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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with school students at NESAC on Tuesday
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to interact with school students at ISRO 's North East Space Application Centre (NESAC) from his orbital post on the International Space Station via ham radio on Tuesday interaction is planned via a telebridge set up NESAC in Shillong, said the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS), which facilitates interaction of school students with astronauts on the orbital is on a 14-day scientific expedition on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission , along with three other ARISS programme inspires students worldwide to pursue their interests and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through amateur radio communication opportunities with the ISS on-orbit crew."Axiom_Space #Ax4 crew member Shubhanshu Shukla, VU2TNI, will talk with students at NESAC in Meghalaya via ham radio," ARISS said in a post on X about Tuesday's Friday, Shukla interacted with students at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. Ham radio enthusiasts tuned in to the designated frequency to listen in to the radio, also known as amateur radio, is a non-commercial radio communication service operated by licensed enthusiasts and is considered a reliable mode of communication during disasters, when conventional modes of communication are not available. PTI
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Ax-4: Students go orbital with Shux in live chat
1 2 Lucknow: From floating dinners to ceiling-less sleep, students at City Montessori School, Lucknow — alma mater of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla — were treated to a rare window into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during a live interaction on Thursday. Speaking from orbit as part of Isro's Vidyarthi Samvad programme, Shukla — the first Indian aboard the ISS — shared anecdotes from his Axiom-4 mission journey. "The launch was powerful and unforgettable," he said, before delving into everyday life in microgravity. "There's no up or down here. We sleep secured inside sleeping bags. Otherwise, we might drift into another module! Meals, too, are tailored for space, with astronauts pre-selecting dishes they enjoy. We test different foods before launch — whatever we like, gets packed," Shukla said. Curious minds also asked about health in orbit. "We carry a medical kit and are trained to handle small issues," Shukla assured. Addressing the physical toll of space, he said: "In weightlessness, muscles weaken fast. So, we work out daily — cycling while floating and using resistance machines." Shukla's description of Earth from above drew audible gasps from the audience. "It's beautiful," he said. Also present was Gaganyaan astronaut-designate Group Captain Angad Pratap, who urged students to chase careers in science and space. "India's space future is bright. You could be the next to launch," he said, inspiring wide-eyed applause. In a separate 10-minute communication, a group of 70 students got lucky on Friday as they tuned into a HAM radio session with Shukla, who spoke to them from the ISS. At the Isro's UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, Shukla spoke to them about life on the ISS, the travel there, and how excited he was about his scientific experiments. He also told them that he was excited about his research work, especially those involving stem cells. The URSC communication was facilitated through the global Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) initiative. Though 20 questions were shortlisted for Shukla, only a handful could be asked owing to time constraints. Isro did not broadcast the interaction live, but several amateur (HAM) radio operators worldwide managed to capture parts of the downlink, albeit with patchy audio. In one audible section, Shukla described the docking: "...The entire process of how the capsule approaches the station and then positions itself right in line with the docking port, and thereafter goes ahead and docks into the port... It was a very, very exciting moment for me." While details of all 70 students were not made available publicly, Mysuru-based Excel Public School said six of their licenced student HAM operators — Bhuvan PM (call sign: VU2NQH), Namasyu A (VU3IHV), Tanish Tejaswi MS (VU2ITM), Pranav CN (VU3IIC), Vishruth R (VU3IIB), and Sanat Raj G (VU3IHU) — established radio contact using ARISS ground station infrastructure. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply what we've learnt in real time," said a statement from the students, who were in Bengaluru for the interaction. The school's HAM club (VU2TQA), active since 2023, does satellite tracking, antenna building and ISS signal decoding. Recognised as an Isro Space Tutor, Excel regularly conducts astronomy outreach. "It's a proud moment for our students and for India," said Mathew KG, the principal.
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Sleeping is difficult on ISS, but you don't want to waste time on resting: Shux talks to Bengaluru students
BENGALURU: Six days after interacting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Group Captain and now astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (call sign Shux) interacted with with an inquisitive bunch of students from Bengaluru aboard the International Space Station (ISS) While answering some concerning and some technical questions, Shux said, 'The most difficult task on the ISS is to sleep. While you can sleep anywhere, you do not want to sleep as it you are here for a very short time.' He said there is so much of excitement and there are so many activities lined up. But rest is also very important for all the works ahead. He was replying to the query- What is the most difficult task in your daily schedule, raised by Kavitha N, a Grade-10 student. Shux had a 12 minute long interaction with students through HAM Radio organised by Ameteur Radio on the ISS (ARISS) and AMSET on Friday. The team from Bengaluru established a contact through Telebridge with the satellite station through Maryland in the US. Ten handpicked students from Karnataka Public School Domlur and Jeevan Bheema Nagar, by ISRO asked 13 pre- approved questions to Shux. He said, compared to the capsule where he had spent a lot of his time sleeping in the small space, the space in the ISS was big and one can move around easily, that is nice and also a concern. 'It feels very light here. Since there is no weight, it is like you are swimming in air. The body takes time to get used to it as we are used to being in gravity. It is important to understand this. The orientation is different. You are going up and down and you can lift very objects very easily as they all floating.' he said. Replying to the question raised by Aryan, Grade-9 student, kene to know his experience during the rocket launch and docking, Shux said, the experience was exhilarating. 'The rocket launched very fast as you go higher you go faster. The velocity was 8km/sec. The first stage launch was fast and the second stage was even faster. We were floating in free flight for the first one and half days,' he said, adding that the entire docking exercise was very exciting, for the way the ISS was stationed and how the capsule entered and locked into it.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Gp Capt. Shukla shares experience of life aboard ISS with students
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is aboard the International Space Station (ISS) had a brief interaction with students who had gathered at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) here on Friday. He interacted with the student community via ham radio which lasted about 10 minutes. The interaction overseen by the Amateur Radio on the ISS (ARISS) saw the participation of approximately 70 students who posed questions on the Indian astronauts journey to the space station and daily routine in the orbiting laboratory. 'One-and-a-half days (journey to the ISS) and thereafter you get to see the ISS... It was very exciting to see and the entire process of how the capsule approaches the station and then positions itself right in line with the docking port and thereafter goes ahead and docks into the port. It was a very, very exciting moment for me,' Gp Capt. Shukla said replying to a question. His Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS) was launched on June 25, 2025, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After a 28-and-a-half-hour journey on the ISS Dragon spacecraft, Gp Capt. Shukla and other crew members reached ISS. He also spoke about the complex docking process. 'So when we landed in the space station, there were two crew members who were able to reach the docking port. And thereafter you get to see the International Space Station, which is going to be your home for the next 14 days,' he said. The Gp Capt. also spoke about the experiments he has been conducting in the space station and how sleeping is a challenge there. 'We have to tie our sleeping bags,' he said.
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Mysuru school students to connect with astronaut shukla today
MYSURU: Six school students from Mysuru will participate in a live interaction with astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla,currently stationed aboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, at 4 pm IST on Friday. The students, namely Bhuvan PM, Namasyu A, Tanish Tejaswi MS, Pranav CN, Vishruth R, and Sanat Raj G, of Excel Public School will represent their institution in the ISS interaction, guided by their mentor and amateur radio club custodian, Mahesh MB. This is a rare and prestigious opportunity that allows students to establish direct communication with the ISS using amateur radio frequencies and will take place through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) initiative in coordination with the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru. The contact will be made using amateur radio transceivers configured to uplink and downlink signals through the ARISS ground station infrastructure, allowing students to engage in Q&A from Earth to space, via RF transmissions. The interaction will occur as part of a global network of scheduled ARISS school contacts that introduce young learners to space science, communications technology, and orbital research.
