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Shubhanshu Shukla completes over 100 orbits of Earth, gets much-needed day off

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's lone astronaut aboard the International Space Station, has completed over 100 orbits of the planet since Indian astronaut, who is on his maiden voyage to space, got a much-needed week off on completion of a week in space since launch. He has been working on seven Indian experiments and participating in other joint studies with Nasa and his Axiom-4 an update, Axiom Space said that the crew enjoyed a well-earned off-duty day, giving them a chance to recharge and connect with family and friends back on week, our onboard space family grew from 7 to 11, uniting 11 unique journeys, 6 partner nations, and a shared mission to advance science and human exploration of the cosmos.@AstroAnnimal and @Astro_Ayers worked together to monitor Dragon Grace on its maiden voyage to the Jonny Kim (@JonnyKimUSA) July 1, 2025 The astronauts have completed approximately 113 orbits around Earth, covering over 4.67 million kilometers. To put that into perspective, that's nearly 12 times the distance between Earth and the just one week, the Ax-4 astronauts have already made impressive progress in their science missions. Mission Commander Peggy Whitson is working on cancer research, using microgravity to study how tumour cells behave in space — research that could help identify new treatment options for metastatic said that Shux is carrying out experiments on how space conditions affect the growth and genetics of algae, and how tiny, tough creatures called tardigrades survive and reproduce in space. These studies could offer important insights into how cells stay strong and adapt, with possible benefits for medicine on Earth. Mission specialist Sawosz Uznaski-Winiewski is testing a new wearable device that monitors sound levels on the space station. This technology aims to protect astronauts' hearing and improve spacecraft the same time, Tibor Kapu is tracking radiation levels using a special Hungarian-made device and is also leading an experiment to grow microgreens in space — a key step toward producing fresh food for long-term missions."With more than a hundred sunrises and sunsets witnessed from orbit, the Ax-4 mission is advancing science progress in space and inspiring a new generation of explorers. After a day of rest, the crew will be ready to resume their packed research and outreach agendas," Axiom said.- EndsTune InMust Watch