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India Gazette
2 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Group Captain Shukla to interact with URSC via ham radio from ISS on July 4
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is part of a four-member crew of Axiom Space's Ax4 mission, will be interacting with the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Karnataka through a ham radio conversation from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 4. In a post on X on Monday, the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) announced the upcoming contact with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, with the callsign VU2TNI, scheduled for Friday, July 4 at 10:17 UTC (3:47 PM IST), via the K6DUE telebridge. 'Contact upcoming with India! Axiom Space's Ax4 crew member Shubhanshu Shukla, VU2TNI, will talk to the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Karnataka via ham radio from the Space Station,' the ARISS posted. 'Scheduled Fri. July 4 at 10:17 UTC | 6:17 AM ET | 3:47 PM ISS via K6DUE telebridge,' the post added. This interaction marks a significant moment in India's space journey, as Group Captain Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma, continues to represent the nation aboard the ISS as the first Indian at the space station. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of Axiom Mission 4, launched on June 25 from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 3:21 am ET on Wednesday, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. Group Captain Shukla is serving as Mission Pilot on the four-member Axiom Mission 4 and piloted the Dragon spacecraft, which successfully docked with the ISS on June 26, ahead of schedule, autonomously docking at 4:05 pm (IST) to the space-facing port of the space station's Harmony module. The Ax-4 crew was welcomed by the seven-member Expedition 73 team at the ISS and took part in a safety briefing Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, ESA (European Space Agency) astronauts Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary are part of the crew for the Axiom 4 mission. The Ax-4 crew is expected to stay aboard the space station for up to 14 days. Earlier on Saturday, Group Captain Shukla said that India looks 'very big and grand' from Space. 'Jab pehli baar Bharat ko dekha, Bharat sach mein bohat bhavya dikta hain, jitna ham map pe dekhte hain, usse kahin jyada bada (When we saw India for the first time, we saw that India looks very grand, very big, much bigger than what we see on the map),' Group Captain Shukla said during his interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
Time of India
4 hours ago
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- Time of India
Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with school students, ISRO engineers on Friday
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to interact with school students and scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) from his orbital post on the International Space Station via ham radio on Friday evening. The interaction is planned via a telebridge set up at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, said the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS), which facilitates interaction of school students with astronauts on the orbital laboratory. Shukla is on a 14-day scientific expedition on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission , along with three other astronauts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Car Novels Undo The ARISS programme inspires students worldwide to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through amateur radio-communication opportunities with the ISS on-orbit crew. "Contact upcoming with India! @Axiom_Space #Ax4 crew member Shubhanshu Shukla, VU2TNI, will talk to the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Karnataka via ham radio from the Space Station. Scheduled Fri. July 4 at 10:17 UTC, 6:17 AM ET, 3:47 PM ISS via K6DUE telebridge," the ARISS said in a post on X. Live Events — ARISS_Intl (@ARISS_Intl) Ham radio, officially 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. Meanwhile, Shukla was busy conducting the space microalgae experiment on Sunday. He deployed sample bags and captured images of the algae strains in his orbital post on the ISS. "These tiny organisms could play a big role in the future of space exploration , offering a sustainable, nutrient-rich food source for long-duration missions," Axiom Space said. The Axiom-4 crew also collected data for the Neuro Motion VR project , where astronauts don VR headsets and perform attention-based tasks, while their brain activity is monitored using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). "This research explores how microgravity affects cognitive and motor functions, which could provide valuable insight for future deep-space missions," Axiom Space said. Data was also gathered for the Telemetric Health AI study , which integrates biometric data with mission analytics to better understand how spaceflight impacts cardiovascular and balance systems. By applying advanced data-science techniques, the project could lead to smarter, real-time health monitoring -- both on orbit and on Earth.
News18
5 hours ago
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- News18
Shubhanshu Shukla To Interact With Karnataka Students, ISRO Engineers In Live Space Chat
Last Updated: Shukla is currently on a 14-day scientific mission on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 expedition, alongside three other astronauts Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to speak with school students and scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from his post on the International Space Station (ISS) on June 4 (Friday). The live interaction will take place via ham radio, using a telebridge set up at the UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This was confirmed by the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS) programme, which helps students connect with astronauts aboard the ISS. Shukla is currently on a 14-day scientific mission on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 expedition, alongside three other astronauts. The ARISS programme aims to inspire young people worldwide to explore science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by providing them with the chance to communicate directly with astronauts using amateur radio. ARISS shared the details of the upcoming contact on X, saying: 'Contact upcoming with India! @Axiom_Space #Ax4 crew member Shubhanshu Shukla, VU2TNI, will talk to the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Karnataka via ham radio from the Space Station. Scheduled Fri. July 4 at 10:17 UTC | 6:17 AM ET | 3:47 PM ISS via K6DUE telebridge." Ham radio, also known as amateur radio, is a non-commercial radio system run by licensed operators. It is often used in emergencies when other communication systems fail. Meanwhile, Shukla has been busy conducting experiments on the ISS. On Sunday, he worked on a space microalgae experiment, deploying sample bags and taking images of the algae strains. The Axiom-4 crew also took part in the Neuro Motion VR project. This research uses virtual reality headsets and brain monitoring technology to study how microgravity affects cognitive and motor skills. The findings may help improve future deep-space missions. Additionally, data was collected for the Telemetric Health AI study, which combines biometric data and mission analytics to understand how spaceflight affects heart and balance functions. This work could lead to better, real-time health monitoring in space and on Earth.
India.com
5 hours ago
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- India.com
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with school students, ISRO engineers soon
Shubhanshu Shukla- File image Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to interact with school students and scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from his orbital post on the International Space Station via ham radio on Friday evening. The interaction is planned via a telebridge set up at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, said the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS), which facilitates interaction of school students with astronauts on the orbital laboratory. Shukla is on a 14-day scientific expedition on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, along with three other astronauts. The ARISS programme inspires students worldwide to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through amateur radio-communication opportunities with the ISS on-orbit crew. 'Contact upcoming with India! @Axiom_Space #Ax4 crew member Shubhanshu Shukla, VU2TNI, will talk to the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Karnataka via ham radio from the Space Station. Scheduled Fri. July 4 at 10:17 UTC, 6:17 AM ET, 3:47 PM ISS via K6DUE telebridge,' the ARISS said in a post on X. Ham radio, officially 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. Meanwhile, Shukla was busy conducting the space microalgae experiment on Sunday. He deployed sample bags and captured images of the algae strains in his orbital post on the ISS. 'These tiny organisms could play a big role in the future of space exploration, offering a sustainable, nutrient-rich food source for long-duration missions,' Axiom Space said. The Axiom-4 crew also collected data for the Neuro Motion VR project, where astronauts don VR headsets and perform attention-based tasks, while their brain activity is monitored using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). 'This research explores how microgravity affects cognitive and motor functions, which could provide valuable insight for future deep-space missions,' Axiom Space said. Data was also gathered for the Telemetric Health AI study, which integrates biometric data with mission analytics to better understand how spaceflight impacts cardiovascular and balance systems. By applying advanced data-science techniques, the project could lead to smarter, real-time health monitoring — both on orbit and on Earth.
News18
2 days ago
- Science
- News18
Our Blue And White Planet: How Earth Looks From Space To Axiom 4 Astronauts
Last Updated: According to Axiom Space, the Axiom crew continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. How Shubhanshu Shukla Sees Earth From Space As He Adjusts To Zero GravityAccording to Axiom Space, the crew members continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. Written by: Pallava Bagla World News Jun 28, 2025 11:14 am IST Published On Jun 28, 2025 11:14 am IST Last Updated On Jun 28, 2025 11:14 am IST Read Time: 3 mins Share TwitterWhatsAppFacebookRedditEmail How Shubhanshu Shukla Sees Earth From Space As He Adjusts To Zero Gravity The Axiom-4 astronauts also began preparing for their research studies. Show Quick ReadSummary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed New Delhi: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is getting the incredible views of Mother Earth as he orbits the planet - seeing 16 sunsets and 16 sunrises. Mr Shukla and his Axiom-4 space mission colleagues are learning more about the safety at the International Space Station and shifting cargo, and essentially setting up their new but temporary home in space. One of the astronauts, Peggy Whitson, posted a picture of Earth on X, saying she has "missed the view". Mr Shukla is feeling well and continues his activities at the space station. For Group Captain Shukla, day two at ISS will begin with setting up experiments. His first day was spent setting up his new home by shifting cargo from the Grace capsule to the space station. Mr Shukla is still learning and integrating with the Space-11 at the ISS. According to Axiom Space, the Axiom crew continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. (X) Petty Whitson, one of the four astronauts who entered the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, shared a beautiful picture of mother earth on her social media platform, with a caption, 'I've missed the view". I've missed this view! #Ax4 — Peggy Whitson (@AstroPeggy) June 27, 2025 Several hours after the Axiom-4 crew entered the ISS and settled in, the seven 'Expedition 73" crew members helped Peggy Whitson, Shubhanshu Shukla, Slawosz Uznanski and Tibor Kapu otp familiarise themselves with orbital lab systems and prepare for their microgravity research. According to Axiom Space, the Axiom crew continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. Together, they completed training on handover protocols and emergency procedures, ensuring seamless coordination. The crew transferred high-priority cargo and emergency equipment between Dragon and the space station. On Friday, Peggy and the team quickly got to work unloading sample-packed hardware and portable science freezers from inside Dragon for installation in station incubators and research refrigerators ahead of upcoming experiments. Station safety hardware was also temporarily transferred inside Dragon as is customary for visiting spacecraft. Post docking, the Axiom-4 crew spent the rest of Thursday setting up their sleeping quarters, with Peggy located in the 'Airlock', Shukla in 'Dragon', Uznanski in 'Columbus', and Tibor in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). The Ax-4 astronauts also began preparing for their research studies. They initiated setup for several experiments and began transferring samples to designated modules. For Group Captain Shukla, day two at ISS will begin with setting up experiments. His first day was spent setting up his new home by shifting cargo from the Grace capsule to the space station. Axiom-4 Mission The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission is the fourth private astronaut expedition to the International Space Station. It launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission is led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, now with Axiom Space, serving as commander. The international crew includes Slawosz Uznanski from Poland (European Space Agency) and Tibor Kapu from Hungary, both serving as mission specialists. Group Captain Shukla joins them as the mission's pilot — a role of high responsibility and precision.
