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News18
15-07-2025
- Science
- News18
'Great To Be In Space': Subhanshu Shukla Shares Insights Of His Journey As He Heads Home
Last Updated: Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla is en route home and is expected to splash down near the coast of California on Tuesday at 3.01 pm IST. Indian astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth after spending nearly three weeks in space. The hatch has closed, and the astronauts now wait to undock from the space station and begin their journey home. As the Indian astronaut is en route home and is expected to splash down near the coast of California on Tuesday at 3.01 pm IST, Shukla, in an interview with CNN, talked about how it feels like to be in space. 'I'm Shubanha Shukla. I'm the mission pilot for the Axiom-4 mission. I think it is great to be in space. It was kind of a cycle. I would say initially, one or two days were not so good as you kind of adjust to microgravity, but after that, as it grows on you every day, and the longer you stay, the more you like it," the Indian astronaut said. 'It is so much fun being here. Looking back at the Earth and just enjoying all the different settings and environments of space," he added. Subhanshu Shukla On India's Gaganyaan Mission Responding to how Axiom-4 mission will help contribute to India's goals towards its ambitious Gaganyaan programme, the country's first planned crewed mission set for 2027, Shukla said that he has taken several lessons that he will take back and apply directly to India's spaceflight efforts. Further speaking on updates regarding Ganganyaan, the Indian astronaut added he does not have the latest updates on the timeline of the Indian mission, since he was away. 'But I can confidently say that this mission — from launch to recovery — offers invaluable insights. These are lessons I will take back and apply directly to India's spaceflight efforts," he added. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 08:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Shubhanshu Shukla has a phone call with the ISRO chief while in outer space, updates him on Axiom-4's scientific experiments
Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian astronaut to go on a mission to outer space as part of Axiom-4, gave an update to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chairman V Narayanan on Sunday, July 6. In a phone call with the ISRO chief, which was first reported on by the Press Trust of India (PTI), Shubhanshu expressed his gratitude for the efforts of ISRO in ensuring Axiom-4's success, while also updating him on the particulars of how the mission was progressing. Shubhanshu Shukla's work with Axiom-4 includes scientific studies on bone health and radiation exposure. During the call, ISRO chairman Narayanan expressed his eagerness to discuss the Axiom-4 mission after Shubhanshu's return to Earth, as it would help with developing India's own Ganganyaan program. Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission is conducting experiments Private Astronaut Missions are redefining access to space for the larger global community. We are at the forefront of the commercial space revolution, presenting unparalleled opportunities for countries like India to #ExperienceSpace. #Ax4 — Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) June 28, 2025 Axiom-4 is taking advantage of its time in outer space to conduct missions studying bone health and radiation exposure. The bone health studies involve analyzing how bones change their behavior under microgravity conditions. This analysis could go on to further research into combating osteoporosis, among other bone diseases. The radiation exposure studies, on the other hand, are geared towards improving the safety conditions at the International Space Station (ISS), allowing for longer-term space missions to be safely planned out and executed. Aside from Shubhanshu, the Axiom-4 mission crew also includes Poland's Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, Hungary's Tibor Kapu, and the United States's Peggy Whitson. To Peggy, Shux, Sławosz, and Tibor, here are some loving words to commemorate this historic moment. #Ax4 — Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) June 25, 2025 Shubhanshu's own callsign is 'Shux', which is reflected in some of the updates given by Axiom Space about the mission's experiments, such as one about micro-algae, which said: "Shux deployed samples for the Space Micro Algae investigation. These tiny organisms might one day help sustain life in space, providing food, fuel, and even breathable air. But first, we need to understand how they grow and adapt in microgravity." ISRO plans to leverage Axiom-4 findings for the Ganganyaan program First Indian Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla was received in the International Space Station on June 26, 2025. Today is the historical day when he had interaction with Hon'ble PM of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji. This interaction of Prime Minister inspires and motivates 140 crore… — ISRO (@isro) June 28, 2025 Upon Shubhanshu Shukla's return to the Earth, ISRO will leverage his experiences on the Axiom-4 mission to further India's Ganganyaan program. This program is intended to demonstrate India's own capacity to launch manned spaceflight missions into low orbit above the Earth, so it will have a lot to learn from Axiom Space's missions.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
Why India is spending ₹500 cr on Axiom-4
India's ₹500 crore investment in the Axiom-4 mission covers not just one, but two astronauts. The experience gained by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to play a key role in shaping India's upcoming Gaganyaan mission. India Today's Sibu Tripathi breaks it down—tune in. #Axiom4 #IndiaNews #ShubhanshuShukla #Ganganyaan #Space #Science
