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'Holding Them Felt Like Home': Shubhanshu Shukla Meets Family After 18 Days In Space
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- India News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his wife, Kamna Shukla and six-year-old son Kiash Shukla after his 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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India's $70 Million Ticket To Space Redefines A Global Collaboration
- Sunday July 6, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
With India's nearly $70 million investment leap, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission ignites global space commerce.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Mission Unlocks Commercial Horizons
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
India has entered a transformative phase in its space journey.
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Rocket Lab Sets Record with 'Symphony in the Stars' Launch for Confidential Client
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab, a leader in small satellite launches, has completed its 68th Electron mission, “Symphony in the Stars,” successfully deploying a confidential satellite into orbit. The June 28, 2025 launch not only reinforces Rocket Lab’s operational efficiency but also sets a company record with two launches from the same site in under 48 hours.
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Blue Origin Sends 750th Human to Space in Landmark Suborbital Flight from Texas
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Blue Origin launched six tourists on its NS-33 mission, sending them past the Kármán Line and marking the 750th human in space. The 10-minute suborbital flight reached 105.2 km before landing safely in West Texas. The crew, dubbed “The Solstice 33,” experienced weightlessness and carried student postcards as part of Blue Origin’s educationa...
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SpaceX Crew Dragon Carrying Shubhanshu Shukla To Dock At Space Station Soon
- Thursday June 26, 2025
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla along with three other private astronauts from Poland, the United States and Hungary, is set to dock at the International Space Station (ISS) at 4.30 pm on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
- Tuesday June 10, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan’s Resilience Lander to Touch Down on the Moon on June 5: What You Need to Know
- Tuesday June 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ispace's Resilience lander is on the brink of touching down on the Moon’s Mare Frigoris region. If successful, this June 5 landing will mark a major milestone for Japan’s private space sector and the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Mission 2. The mission could mark a significant achievement for private space exploration in Japan.
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Delighted": Parents Overjoyed As Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares For Space Mission
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
A wave of joy has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8.
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www.ndtv.com
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Axiom’s Ax-4 Private Space Mission to ISS Cleared for June 8 Launch via SpaceX
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station
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www.gadgets360.com
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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Fly To Space From Same Launch Complex As Neil Armstrong
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to pilot the Axiom Mission 4, a private astronaut mission that will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule on a Falcon 9 rocket.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX Sends Europe’s First Reentry Capsule into Orbit on Bandwagon-3 Rideshare Mission
- Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and com...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO-NASA-European Space Agency Partnership For Experiments On Axiom-4
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Axiom-4 is a private commercial space flight where India is paying between $60-70 million for the mission.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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www.gadgets360.com
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'Holding Them Felt Like Home': Shubhanshu Shukla Meets Family After 18 Days In Space
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- India News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his wife, Kamna Shukla and six-year-old son Kiash Shukla after his 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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www.ndtv.com
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India's $70 Million Ticket To Space Redefines A Global Collaboration
- Sunday July 6, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
With India's nearly $70 million investment leap, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission ignites global space commerce.
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www.ndtv.com
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Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Mission Unlocks Commercial Horizons
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
India has entered a transformative phase in its space journey.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rocket Lab Sets Record with 'Symphony in the Stars' Launch for Confidential Client
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab, a leader in small satellite launches, has completed its 68th Electron mission, “Symphony in the Stars,” successfully deploying a confidential satellite into orbit. The June 28, 2025 launch not only reinforces Rocket Lab’s operational efficiency but also sets a company record with two launches from the same site in under 48 hours.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Blue Origin Sends 750th Human to Space in Landmark Suborbital Flight from Texas
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Blue Origin launched six tourists on its NS-33 mission, sending them past the Kármán Line and marking the 750th human in space. The 10-minute suborbital flight reached 105.2 km before landing safely in West Texas. The crew, dubbed “The Solstice 33,” experienced weightlessness and carried student postcards as part of Blue Origin’s educationa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Crew Dragon Carrying Shubhanshu Shukla To Dock At Space Station Soon
- Thursday June 26, 2025
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla along with three other private astronauts from Poland, the United States and Hungary, is set to dock at the International Space Station (ISS) at 4.30 pm on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
- Tuesday June 10, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan’s Resilience Lander to Touch Down on the Moon on June 5: What You Need to Know
- Tuesday June 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ispace's Resilience lander is on the brink of touching down on the Moon’s Mare Frigoris region. If successful, this June 5 landing will mark a major milestone for Japan’s private space sector and the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Mission 2. The mission could mark a significant achievement for private space exploration in Japan.
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Delighted": Parents Overjoyed As Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares For Space Mission
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
A wave of joy has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8.
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www.ndtv.com
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Axiom’s Ax-4 Private Space Mission to ISS Cleared for June 8 Launch via SpaceX
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station
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www.gadgets360.com
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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Fly To Space From Same Launch Complex As Neil Armstrong
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to pilot the Axiom Mission 4, a private astronaut mission that will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule on a Falcon 9 rocket.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX Sends Europe’s First Reentry Capsule into Orbit on Bandwagon-3 Rideshare Mission
- Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and com...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO-NASA-European Space Agency Partnership For Experiments On Axiom-4
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Axiom-4 is a private commercial space flight where India is paying between $60-70 million for the mission.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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www.gadgets360.com