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New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares stunning photographs of space
BENGALURU: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who returned from the International Space Station (ISS) recently after completing the Axiom-4 mission with three other astronauts, shared some of his stunning pictures of M42 (aka Orion Nebula), which he had taken from the Bengaluru sky. The Orion Nebula is an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that is located in the Orion constellation. Shux on X said as the photographs clicked on the ISS will take some time to be received, verified and cleared because of the multiple space agencies' involvement, he wanted to share his astrophotography story. 'I started into astrophotography upon returning to India after my first leg of training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre (GCTC) in Russia. The pictures in sequence are of the same interstellar object M42 (M Stands for Messier- Name of the catalogue that maintains all night sky objects),' Shux posted. He added that over time, it has gotten better, and it is evident from the last photograph. 'All the pictures were clicked from the night sky of Bengaluru,' he posted on X. Shux, who has turned into an inspiration for students and the youth keen on the space fraternity, posted an encouraging message, 'Slow or fast, if you keep moving, progress is guaranteed.'
NDTV
5 days ago
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- NDTV
Shubhanshu Shukla Shares His Astrophotography Journey: "Over Time We Got Better"
Shubhanshu Shukla, one of the four Indian Gaganyatris who recently returned from the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom 4 mission, has shared impressive images of the Orion Nebula. Posted on his newly created X (formerly Twitter) account, the photographs were captured from his rooftop in Bengaluru. The images show close-up views of the Orion Nebula, with the Horsehead Nebula clearly visible in the centre. The photographs clicked on the station take some time to received, verified and cleared because of the multiple space agencies involved. While I wait for them I wanted to share an astrophotography story. I started into astrophotography upon returning to India after my first leg… — Shubhanshu Shukla (@gagan_shux) July 24, 2025 Shukla, who is currently undergoing medical evaluations and post-mission recovery, began astrophotography after returning from training in Star City, Russia. He revealed that he often spent free time in the Cupola (a panoramic viewing module on the ISS) capturing views of Earth and outer space. He has promised to release more images and videos taken during his stay in space. These include footage of scientific experiments conducted in microgravity, which ISRO plans to use for educational outreach. The Axiom 4 mission, which included international participation, is seen as a key milestone for ISRO's human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. The experience gained will support future missions and help ISRO refine its procedures. ISRO is currently preparing for its first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight, expected by the end of 2025, followed by its first crewed mission in 2027.
News18
5 days ago
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- News18
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Captures A Slice Of The Cosmos From His Bengaluru Home
Last Updated: Shukla, who returned from space earlier this year, continues to share his love for astronomy through striking night sky photographs shot from his rooftop. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the only Indian aboard the Axiom 4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), has shared detailed images of the Orion Nebula taken from the rooftop of his home in Bengaluru. Shukla, who returned from the International Space Station with commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (Poland) and Tibor Kapu (Hungary), posted close-up photos on his X account. The images feature the Orion Nebula in sharp detail, with the Horsehead Nebula clearly visible at its center. Shukla, who is undergoing post-mission medical checks and recovery, took up astrophotography after returning from training at Star City, Russia. He shared that aboard the ISS, he frequently spent time in the Cupola, which is the station's panoramic viewing module, and capturing Earth and celestial views. In the X post, he wrote, 'I started into astrophotography upon returning to India after my first leg of training at GCTC, Russia. The pictures in sequence are of the same interstellar object M42 (M stands for Messier- Name of the catalogue that maintains all night sky objects) also known as the Orion Nebula. Over time we got better that is evident from the last photo. All the pictures were clicked from the night sky of Bengaluru. Slow or fast, if you keep moving progress is guaranteed". After completing the mission, Shukla spoke of how impossible it is to see any borders from space. During a live video interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, 'After seeing Earth from outside, the first thought that came to mind was that Earth looks completely one; no border is visible from outside…We all are part of humanity, and the Earth is our one home". On his exchange with PM Modi aboard the ISS, Shukla said, 'The sky has never been the limit. Not for me, not for India." He added that India's flag now flies aboard the space station for the first time in history. According to a report by Moneycontrol, Shubhanshu Shukla's mission research highlights included seven experiments led by Shukla, including stem‑cell studies aimed at preventing muscle loss in microgravity, work that has potential terrestrial applications for ageing populations. He described absorbing these lessons 'like a sponge" and expressed confidence they would prove 'highly valuable" for India's Gaganyaan programme During that same exchange, Shukla described India as 'truly grand" from space, saying it appears 'bigger than it does on the map." Modi praised him for 'hoisting the flag of India in space" and said his journey was 'the shubh‑aarambh (auspicious beginning) of a new era". view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 18:27 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.
BBC News
17-07-2025
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- BBC News
HOPS-315: Scientists spot birth of a new solar system for first time
Astronomers say they have observed the moment when planets start forming around a distant star for the first the earliest stage of planet formation ever seen by new planetary system is taking shape around HOPS-315, a baby star which is located 1,300 light years from Earth in the Orion say that the discovery could help better understand the beginnings of our own Solar System. What have scientists discovered? HOPS-315 is a baby star, which looks like our own Sun in its youth, and is located 1,300 light years from Earth in the Orion Nebula.A team of international researchers used the ALMA telescope in the Chilean desert along with the James Webb Space Telescope in order to witness the moment when planets began to form around HOPS-315. Experts say that they saw the creation of the first specks of planet-forming material around HOPS-315 - hot minerals which are just beginning to minerals were first spotted by the James Webb Space team then used the European Southern Observatory's ALMA telescope to find out exactly where the chemical signals were coming discovered that these minerals were found in a small portion of the disc which is similar to the asteroid belt that surrounds our say that this discovery could allow them to see what the formation of our own Solar System may have been like billions of years ago."We're seeing a system that looks like what our Solar System looked like when it was just beginning to form," study co-author Merel van 't Hoff from Purdue University in America author, Melissa McClure of Leiden University in the Netherlands, added: "For the first time, we have identified the earliest moment when planet formation is initiated around a star other than our Sun."
CNA
16-07-2025
- Science
- CNA
Astronomers witness birth of solar system for first time
PARIS: Astronomers have, for the first time, observed the earliest stage of planet formation around a distant star, offering fresh insight into how our own solar system may have begun. (Wednesday, July 16) The planetary system is taking shape around HOPS 315, a young star located some 1,300 light years from Earth in the Orion Nebula. HOPS 315 is believed to resemble the Sun in its infancy. PLANETS BORN FROM GAS AND DUST Young stars are typically surrounded by vast rings of gas and dust known as protoplanetary discs, the breeding grounds for new planets. Within these discs, crystalline minerals containing silicon monoxide can clump together, eventually snowballing into kilometre-sized planetesimals. These can go on to become full-fledged planets. In our own solar system, such minerals, the "starter dough" for planets like Earth and Jupiter, are believed to have been trapped inside ancient meteorites. Now, researchers have found similar signs of early planet formation in the disc surrounding HOPS 315. The findings were published in the journal Nature. MINERALS IDENTIFIED BY SPACE AND GROUND TELESCOPES "For the first time, we have identified the earliest moment when planet formation is initiated around a star other than our Sun," said lead study author Melissa McClure of Leiden University in the Netherlands. The James Webb Space Telescope first detected the presence of the minerals. Astronomers then used the European Southern Observatory's ALMA telescope in Chile to pinpoint their location. They found the crystalline minerals clustered in a narrow region of the disc, which bears similarities to the asteroid belt in our own solar system. This discovery could allow scientists to monitor a process that once shaped Earth and its neighbouring planets. "We are seeing a system that looks like what our solar system looked like when it was just beginning to form," said study co-author Merel van 't Hoff of Purdue University in the United States.
