Space Flights
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Axiom 4 Mission Crew Settles Down at ISS, Begins Conducting Biomedical Research
Crews aboard the ISS carried out crucial biomedical research focused on immunity and muscle function in space. JAXA’s Takuya Onishi and the Ax-4 astronauts contributed to ongoing health studies, while engineers completed maintenance tasks and offloaded cargo from Progress 92. These activities mark another step forward in preparing humans for long...
-
Ciao Shux! Astrophotographers, Amateurs Capture ISS's Flight Over India
As the ISS flew over New Delhi, astrophotographers and amateurs alike turned their cameras to the skies, possibly mirroring the awe-filled gaze with which Shubhanshu Shukla must have been looking at India from the orbital lab.
-
Anil Menon: NASA Astronaut To Fly To ISS On First Space Mission In 2026
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first space mission by NASA. Mr Menon will serve as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 75.
-
NASA's Anil Menon Chosen For His 1st International Space Station Mission
NASA astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first mission to the International Space Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member, NASA said in its official statement.
-
Blue Origin Sends 750th Human to Space in Landmark Suborbital Flight from Texas
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...
-
'Family Doctor' Tracks Shubhanshu Shukla's Health In Space: European Flight Surgeon
European Space Agency's seasoned flight surgeon Dr Brigitte Godard assured that Shubhanshu Shukla is medically fit for space with dedicated medical oversight.
-
Shubhanshu Shukla Makes History, Becomes First Indian To Enter ISS
The Crew Dragon capsule - with four astronauts, including India's Shubanshu Shukla as part of the Axiom-4 mission - docked at the International Space Station Thursday evening, completing a 28-hour flight from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
-
"Whole Nation Excited, Proud": President Murmu On Subhanshu Shukla's Space Flight
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the whole nation is excited and proud of Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla's journey to the stars, as part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.
-
Tears In Eyes, Hands Folded: How Mother Saw Shubhanshu Shukla Space Flight
Tears in her eyes, prayers on her lips, a distraught Asha Shukla stared unblinkingly at a large screen as the Axiom-4 spacecraft headed to the International Space Station with her son, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (39)
-
How Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Flight Was 60 Seconds Away From Getting Scrapped
With less than 60 seconds remaining before a possible abort, a critical technical issue was resolved this morning, paving the way for the launch of Axiom Mission 4 from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
-
SpaceX Launches Dog's Ashes To Space On Memorial Flight
A dog's ashes were among the remains sent into space this weekend as part of a memorial mission honouring loved ones by carrying them beyond Earth's atmosphere.
-
SpaceX to Launch Over 150 Memorial DNA Capsules into Orbit on Celestis’ Perseverance Flight
SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission on June 23 will carry over 150 capsules of DNA and cremated remains into orbit for Celestis. The flight, in partnership with The Exploration Company, will briefly orbit Earth before reentry. It marks Celestis’ 25th space memorial mission and offers a symbolic journey for participants, including the youngest Europ...
-
"Will Crash Plane": Bengaluru Doctor Warns Crew After Fight Over Bag Space
A 36-year-old female doctor was taken into custody by Bengaluru Police after she allegedly misbehaved with cabin crew aboard an Air India Express flight and even threatened to crash the aircraft, earlier this week.
-
SpaceX's Rocket Explosion Raises Safety Concerns Ahead Of Axiom-4 Mission
Elon Musk's commercial space flight company SpaceX suffered a major setback after its latest reusable rocket that was under development, the massive Starship, exploded on the launch pad, causing a huge fireball.
-
Video: SpaceX Starship Explodes During Routine Static Fire Test
Elon Musk's commercial space flight company SpaceX suffered a loss on Wednesday after its tenth Starship exploded at its testing sites in the United States' Texas, halting preparations for its launch.
-
Axiom 4 Mission Crew Settles Down at ISS, Begins Conducting Biomedical Research
Crews aboard the ISS carried out crucial biomedical research focused on immunity and muscle function in space. JAXA’s Takuya Onishi and the Ax-4 astronauts contributed to ongoing health studies, while engineers completed maintenance tasks and offloaded cargo from Progress 92. These activities mark another step forward in preparing humans for long...
-
Ciao Shux! Astrophotographers, Amateurs Capture ISS's Flight Over India
As the ISS flew over New Delhi, astrophotographers and amateurs alike turned their cameras to the skies, possibly mirroring the awe-filled gaze with which Shubhanshu Shukla must have been looking at India from the orbital lab.
-
Anil Menon: NASA Astronaut To Fly To ISS On First Space Mission In 2026
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first space mission by NASA. Mr Menon will serve as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 75.
-
NASA's Anil Menon Chosen For His 1st International Space Station Mission
NASA astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first mission to the International Space Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member, NASA said in its official statement.
-
Blue Origin Sends 750th Human to Space in Landmark Suborbital Flight from Texas
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...
-
'Family Doctor' Tracks Shubhanshu Shukla's Health In Space: European Flight Surgeon
European Space Agency's seasoned flight surgeon Dr Brigitte Godard assured that Shubhanshu Shukla is medically fit for space with dedicated medical oversight.
-
Shubhanshu Shukla Makes History, Becomes First Indian To Enter ISS
The Crew Dragon capsule - with four astronauts, including India's Shubanshu Shukla as part of the Axiom-4 mission - docked at the International Space Station Thursday evening, completing a 28-hour flight from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
-
"Whole Nation Excited, Proud": President Murmu On Subhanshu Shukla's Space Flight
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the whole nation is excited and proud of Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla's journey to the stars, as part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.
-
Tears In Eyes, Hands Folded: How Mother Saw Shubhanshu Shukla Space Flight
Tears in her eyes, prayers on her lips, a distraught Asha Shukla stared unblinkingly at a large screen as the Axiom-4 spacecraft headed to the International Space Station with her son, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (39)
-
How Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Flight Was 60 Seconds Away From Getting Scrapped
With less than 60 seconds remaining before a possible abort, a critical technical issue was resolved this morning, paving the way for the launch of Axiom Mission 4 from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
-
SpaceX Launches Dog's Ashes To Space On Memorial Flight
A dog's ashes were among the remains sent into space this weekend as part of a memorial mission honouring loved ones by carrying them beyond Earth's atmosphere.
-
SpaceX to Launch Over 150 Memorial DNA Capsules into Orbit on Celestis’ Perseverance Flight
SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission on June 23 will carry over 150 capsules of DNA and cremated remains into orbit for Celestis. The flight, in partnership with The Exploration Company, will briefly orbit Earth before reentry. It marks Celestis’ 25th space memorial mission and offers a symbolic journey for participants, including the youngest Europ...
-
"Will Crash Plane": Bengaluru Doctor Warns Crew After Fight Over Bag Space
A 36-year-old female doctor was taken into custody by Bengaluru Police after she allegedly misbehaved with cabin crew aboard an Air India Express flight and even threatened to crash the aircraft, earlier this week.
-
SpaceX's Rocket Explosion Raises Safety Concerns Ahead Of Axiom-4 Mission
Elon Musk's commercial space flight company SpaceX suffered a major setback after its latest reusable rocket that was under development, the massive Starship, exploded on the launch pad, causing a huge fireball.
-
Video: SpaceX Starship Explodes During Routine Static Fire Test
Elon Musk's commercial space flight company SpaceX suffered a loss on Wednesday after its tenth Starship exploded at its testing sites in the United States' Texas, halting preparations for its launch.
