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News18
an hour 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.
India Gazette
4 hours ago
- Science
- India Gazette
Historic ISS mission launches with crew from 4 different nations
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: In a landmark flight for three nations and a veteran U.S. spacefarer, a four-member astronaut crew launched into orbit early this week aboard a SpaceX rocket, bound for the International Space Station (ISS) on a two-week mission organized by private space company Axiom Space. Lifting off at 2:30 a.m. EDT from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the crew includes astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary, all making their first trip to the ISS. Leading the mission is Peggy Whitson, a retired NASA astronaut and the first woman to command the space station, now flying her fifth space mission. "This is an incredible ride uphill," Whitson said over the radio to SpaceX's mission control in California, as the Crew Dragon capsule separated from the Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage roughly nine minutes after launch. The mission, known as Axiom 4, was arranged by Texas-based Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX. The capsule—nicknamed "Grace" by the crew—marks the fifth addition to SpaceX's fleet of Crew Dragons and was making its debut flight. The launch also comes just weeks after a brief political dust-up, when Elon Musk threatened to pull Crew Dragon out of service following tensions with President Donald Trump over federal contracts. That dispute appears to have had no bearing on the mission itself. Whitson, 65, is joined by Shubhanshu Shukla of India, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland, and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. All three are flying under agreements between Axiom and their respective governments, with national space agencies viewing the mission as a stepping stone toward future independent crewed spaceflight efforts. For India, the flight is seen as a precursor to its first planned human spaceflight under the Gaganyaan program, expected in 2027. The Crew Dragon spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS about 28 hours after launch, orbiting approximately 250 miles (400 km) above Earth. Once aboard, the Axiom 4 crew will join seven current station residents and conduct microgravity research during their 14-day stay. Axiom Space has now flown four such missions since 2022 as part of its commercial strategy to support international astronauts and private clients. The Houston-based company, co-founded by a former NASA ISS program manager, is also developing its commercial space station to succeed the ISS, which NASA plans to retire by 2030. This launch marked SpaceX's 18th human spaceflight, continuing a five-year run since it became the first private company to carry American astronauts to space after the retirement of NASA's shuttle program in 2011. In addition to operating the launch site, NASA assumes responsibility for the astronauts once they reach and dock with the ISS. For Whitson—who has already logged a record-setting 675 days in space—this mission adds yet another chapter to a trailblazing career that helped redefine human spaceflight for future generations.
NDTV
4 hours ago
- Science
- NDTV
How Shubhanshu Shukla Sees Earth From Space As He Adjusts To Zero Gravity
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". I've missed this view! #Ax4 — Peggy Whitson (@AstroPeggy) June 27, 2025 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. 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. This included payloads, essential supplies, and safety gear, all carefully logged and stowed for operations. Dziękuję za Wasze wsparcie. Czuję je cały czas 🇵🇱 Praca nad naszymi eksperymentami w mikrograwitacji rozpoczęta! Thank you for your support. I feel it every step of the way 🇵🇱 The work on our experiments in microgravity has begun! #IGNIS #Ax4 #astro_slawosz 📷 @AstroPeggy … — Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (@astro_slawosz) June 27, 2025 The Ax-4 astronauts also began preparing for their research studies. They initiated setup for several experiments and began transferring samples to designated modules. Looking ahead to tomorrow, the crew will continue finalising the setup for research and technology demonstrations. According to NASA, on Friday, Ax-4 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. The private astronaut quartet later joined the Expedition 73 crew for more safety reviews to learn their roles and responsibilities and communication protocols with mission controllers in the unlikely event of an emergency on the orbital outpost, the space agency said. Meanwhile, Expedition 73 kept up its daily research schedule with a space exercise study, eye exams, and lunar photography. Cargo transfers and life support maintenance rounded out the crew's day. There are eleven astronauts at the space station, hence the Space-11 are right now gelling up to become one weightless family.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket creates nebula-like ring in night sky
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. During the early hours of June 25, 2025, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off into space, headed for the International Space Station. The launch was part of the private Axiom-4 space mission carrying four astronauts on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. The Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket that often carries cargo, Starlink satellites, or crew members in its corresponding Dragon spacecraft. Its reusable system aligns with SpaceX's mission to make spaceflight less costly, and thus more accessible. When the rocket's first stage booster returns to Earth for launch site landings, the stage's boost back burn can sometimes create these plumes of exhaust high in the atmosphere. The Falcon 9 rocket launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and is currently headed for the International Space Station. The Ax-4 launch is a mission of "firsts," as it carried the first ever-people from India, Hungary and Poland into space, including pilot Shubhanshu Shukla and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu. Leading the team is former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, currently Axiom's director of human spaceflight. Ax-4 was not easy to get off the ground, however. The mission faced two weeks of delays since its original launch date of June 11, 2025. These delays were caused by high winds as well as leaks on both the launch vehicle and the ISS. But finally, on the morning of June 25, 2025, the Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched, ferrying the crew toward the ISS. Once there, the astronauts will spend two weeks in orbit and conduct over 60 experiments before returning back to Earth. You can read more about the Ax-4 mission and SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as the private spaceflight sector continues to expand into our night skies.
CNN
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Lauren Sanchez departs for wedding ceremony
Lauren Sanchez departs for wedding ceremony Lauren Sanchez blew a kiss to onlookers while boarding a boat in Venice on the way to her anticipated wedding to billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. 00:42 - Source: CNN Twin waterspouts spotted in Florida Twin waterspouts were seen from Bradenton, Florida, just south of Tampa Bay, on June 22. 00:30 - Source: CNN NBA Draft 2025: Here's what you need to know From Cooper Flagg's No. 1 selection and China's rising star Yang Hansen — here's what you need to know about the 2025 NBA Draft. 00:52 - Source: CNN Astronauts launch to space station after delay Axiom Space Mission 4 launched four astronauts from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The flight comes after an extended delay triggered by tests related to leaks plaguing the International Space Station. The group is expected to be in space for two weeks to help carry out about 60 experiments before returning home. 00:32 - Source: CNN New Yorkers, visitors cope with heat wave New York City nearly hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday. The city's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees in June since 1966 – nearly 60 years ago. 00:47 - Source: CNN Why Japan has a rice crisis Rice prices in Japan have nearly doubled in the past year, exacerbating the country's cost of living crisis. CNN's Hanako Montgomery explains how this rice crisis emerged. 01:17 - Source: CNN Brad Pitt gets candid about recovery Brad Pitt opened up about his recovery experience in an interview on 'Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.' The actor talked about getting to know Shepard, who is also in recovery, through an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting they both attended. 00:48 - Source: CNN Helicopter fails landing attempt near waterfront restaurant A helicopter crash-landed near a waterfront restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan. Clay Township police said minor injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. 00:31 - Source: CNN Alligator found in basement after fire Milwaukee firefighters rescued an alligator in the basement while responding to a house fire. No one was inside and no firefighters were hurt, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department. 00:16 - Source: CNN Truck hangs off bridge in China Social media footage captured a truck hanging off a bridge in Guizhou Province in southwest China as heavy rains caused landslides at the start of monsoon season. 00:41 - Source: CNN Rubin Observatory reveals breathtaking views of space The Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first images, showcasing millions of galaxies. The images are also expected to reveal thousands of previously unknown space objects. 01:07 - Source: CNN Iconic taxi may vanish forever Hong Kong's government announced the shift away from the city's iconic red taxis toward multicolored electric and hybrid vehicles. Toronto native Alan Wu has refurbished one to keep the nostalgia alive for himself and others among the city's diaspora. 01:58 - Source: CNN Caves near China's 'Avatar Mountains' found packed with decade-old trash A hidden environmental crisis is unfolding in ancient caves near China's Zhangjiajie Forest Park, famed for its massive quartz-sandstone pillar formations, which are said to have inspired the floating scenery that appears in the 2009 Hollywood blockbuster 'Avatar.' Viral social media videos showing piles of trash in the area, some reportedly dumped over a decade ago, are prompting a mass cleanup of the karst caves. 00:59 - Source: CNN 50 years of 'Jaws' and shark attacks As Steven Spielberg's summer blockbuster 'Jaws' turns 50, CNN's Harry Enten figures out how likely it is to be attacked by a shark and whether we should fear the waters. 01:57 - Source: CNN The NHL Stanley Cup's perfect imperfections The Stanley Cup is one of the most iconic trophies in all of sports, but one of the reasons the NHL's championship trophy is so lionized is its perfect imperfections. CNN's Coy Wire spoke to The Keeper of the Cup Howie Borrow for a tour of some of the trophy's character-building bloopers. 01:02 - Source: CNN Storm chaser captures 'unprecedented' view of monster hailstones falling from sky Storm chaser and research scientist Sean Waugh has documented softball sized (or greater) hailstones in freefall with an ultra-high-tech camera mounted on a retrofitted research vehicle. The goal – to study and better understand what makes gigantic hail form, and how to better detect it and ultimately improve severe weather warnings. Sean speaks with CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam while on the road, capturing imagery of this very impactful and expensive natural phenomenon. (edited) 01:47 - Source: CNN Flash flood destroys apartment building An apartment building in West Virginia partially collapsed as flash floods hit the area. The governor's office said at least five people are dead and four people remain missing following the floods. 00:31 - Source: CNN After talking to hundreds of dads, this podcaster shares his two biggest lessons Dr. John Delony speaks to millions of listeners on his popular podcast about mental health, family and relationships. As a therapist, he's used to offering advice to struggling fathers, but we asked him about the biggest lessons he's learned as a dad. 01:32 - Source: CNN
