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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Science
- Business Standard
Astronaut 634 Shubhanshu Shukla: Shux blends science, sweets and space
Shubhanshu Shukla'S first seven days on the Ax-4 have combined science, ceremony, and moments of levity Shine Jacob Chennai Listen to This Article The name 'Shux'. Orbital flight number 634. Sleeping quarters: Dragon. And on the menu: Gajar ka halwa, moong dal halwa, and aam ras. These personal details, both technical and cultural, could soon take their place in history books as symbols of India's return to human spaceflight, after a 41-year break. Orbiting some 400 kilometres above Earth's surface at a speed of 8 kilometres per second, completing 16 orbits a day, Shubhanshu Shukla — 'Shux' to his crewmates — is now firmly embedded in the rhythms of life aboard the International Space Station (ISS). His first seven days on the Axiom
India Today
19 hours ago
- Health
- India Today
Shubhanshu Shukla to speak with students, explain how digestion system adapts to space
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), has been actively engaging in pioneering scientific research and educational Shukla filmed an educational video aimed at young Indian students explaining how the human digestive system adapts to the unique environment of microgravity, the absence of Earth's gravitational pull significantly affects the gastrointestinal system. Normally, gravity aids the movement of food through the digestive tract via peristalsis. In space, this process slows down, causing reduced motility and altered Mission Update | Peggy Whitson & Tibor Kapu Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) July 1, 2025advertisement Fluid shifts toward the upper body also impact digestive function, sometimes causing discomfort and changes in nutrient microgravity can alter the gut microbiome, affecting how nutrients are broken down and absorbed, which may lead to nutritional deficiencies if not carefully this educational initiative, Shukla has been conducting critical muscle health research inside the Kibo laboratory's Life Sciences Glovebox aboard the work focuses on muscle stem cell cultures to understand how microgravity causes muscle degradation and how this loss might be prevented or mitigated. Muscle atrophy is a well-known challenge in spaceflight due to the lack of mechanical loading on muscles. Shukla's experiments aim to identify supplements or treatments that could maintain muscle health during long-duration missions, with potential applications for muscle loss conditions on Earth, such as those related to aging or immobility. advertisementThe Life Sciences Glovebox provides a sterile environment for safely handling biological samples in microgravity, enabling detailed cellular studies. Shukla's research complements parallel studies by other astronauts on the ISS, including investigations into brain-computer interfaces and astronaut mental well-being, supported by both public and private his scientific work and outreach, Shubhanshu Shukla is not only advancing human spaceflight knowledge but also inspiring the next generation of Indian students to engage with space science and biology.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with students, ISRO scientists on Friday
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will interact with school students and scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday. Friday's interaction will be held via ham radio, with a telebridge being set up at Bengaluru's U R Rao Satellite Centre.(@PMOIndia) Shukla, along with three other astronauts, is part of the Axiom-4 space mission, which is a 14-day scientific expedition to the International Space Station. Friday's interaction will be held via ham radio, with a telebridge being set up at Bengaluru's U R Rao Satellite Centre, news agency PTI quoted the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS) as saying. Ham radio is a non-commercial radio-communication service considered to be reliable during disasters, when conventional modes of communication are not accessible. The interaction will be held under the ARISS programme, which facilitates radio communication opportunities between school students and astronauts at the ISS. "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," ARISS posted on X. Axiom-4 crew's scientific experiments onboard ISS During their time at the ISS, the Axiom-4 crew will be carrying out a string of scientific experiments. Shukla on Sunday conducted the space microalgae experiment, wherein he captured images of the algae strains after deploying sample bags at his orbital post. Also Read | 'Sky is never the limit, not for me, you, or India': Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla tells PM Modi Axiom Space said that the time organisms could play an important role in the future of space exploration, and could offer a sustainable and 'nutrient-rich food source' for space missions that last for longer durations. Apart from this, the crew also worked on the Neuro Motion VR project, wherein the astronauts put on VR headsets and carried out attention-based tasks. During this, their brain activity is monitored using functional near-infrared spectroscopy. The crew is also working on gathering data to comprehend how spaceflight missions impact cardiovascular and balance systems, which could help with real-time monitoring of health. -With PTI inputs
NDTV
2 days ago
- Science
- NDTV
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Talk To Students, ISRO Engineers Via Radio
New Delhi: 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. Group Captain 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, Group Captain 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.
India.com
2 days ago
- Science
- 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.
