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News18
16-07-2025
- Science
- News18
Subhanshu Shukla's Earth Reentry Captured In Stunning Dragon Capsule Video
Last Updated: The capsule's fiery plasma trail appears to streak across the heavens, a slow-motion shooting star descending toward the ocean's surface A stunning video of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Dragon capsule re-entering Earth off the coast of California has been captured and widely shared across social media. The clip, shot from Marin County, California, shows the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft piercing the twilight sky like a glowing comet before splashing into the Pacific Ocean. Shared on X by space enthusiast Scott Manley, the footage was quickly picked up and reposted by Axiom Space official handle. From a distance, the capsule's fiery plasma trail appears to streak across the heavens, a slow-motion shooting star descending toward the ocean's surface. Axiom 4 Reentry from Marin county: — Scott Manley (@DJSnM) July 15, 2025 Manley's caption simply read, 'Axiom 4 Reentry from Marin County." With 1.79 million YouTube subscribers and over half a million X followers, his stunning visuals of the Axiom-4 mission reentry have reached a vast audience. He later shared another version filmed from the International Space Station, writing, 'is this the longest tracking shot in history with the camera moving at 5miles a second?" Shukla and his three fellow astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission concluded an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and embarked on their return journey. The Dragon capsule 'Grace" undocked from the ISS on Monday at 4:45 pm IST (2:15 am PDT), and carried the crew safely back toward Earth. SpaceX had scheduled the de-orbit burn for 2:07 pm IST over the Pacific Ocean, followed by the release of the spacecraft's trunk and heat shield orientation at 2:26 pm IST. Atmospheric entry brought fierce heat—reaching nearly 1,600 °C—before four parachutes deployed in stages: stabilising chutes at about 5.7 km altitude, followed by main parachutes at roughly 2 km, resulting in a dramatic splashdown around 3:01 pm IST (2:31 am PDT). This mission marked a historic milestone for India, Poland, and Hungary, sending astronauts from all three countries to space after several decades. Shukla also became the second Indian to travel to space, following Rakesh Sharma's landmark journey in 1984. (With inputs from agencies) view comments First Published: 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.
Associated Press
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Yuri's Night Los Angeles Will be Held at the California Science Center on April 5, 2025: Apollo-Soyuz, a Legacy of Human Connection
Yuri's Night Los Angeles Returns to the California Science Center on April 5, 2025 Yuri's Night, the annual space-themed celebration, will take place at the California Science Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. The event brings together astronauts, scientists, engineers, artists, and space enthusiasts for an immersive evening of music, science, and art, honoring space exploration and its impact on humanity's future. This year's event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the first human international space mission. The mission, which culminated in a symbolic handshake between American and Soviet astronauts in orbit, laid the foundation for future global cooperation in space exploration. Featured Speakers and Special Guests The event will feature a keynote address by NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, who recently completed a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission. Additional speakers include: Dr. Sian Proctor – Inspiration4 astronaut presenting the Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Award Ken Phillips – Space curator at the California Science Center providing an update on the Space Shuttle pavilion Scott Manley – Science communicator discussing the latest advancements in space exploration Richelle Gribble – Artist exploring the intersection of creativity and space science Ari Eisenstat – Space historian speaking at the historic Apollo-Soyuz capsule display In addition, several Yuri's Night Los Angeles space ambassadors will be in attendance, including astronauts Andy Sadhwani and Christopher Huie, as well as space industry professionals Ryan Robertson, Christine Hsieh, and Jason Achilles. Interactive Exhibits and Experiences The event will feature hands-on exhibits, industry showcases, and immersive experiences, including: Space technology displays from organizations such as ExLabs, L3Harris, Vast, and Turion The Apollo-Soyuz capsule exhibit, which will be on display without protective plexiglass for a limited time An asteroid rock petting zoo, offering an opportunity to examine interstellar materials Virtual reality experiences, allowing attendees to explore lunar and deep-space environments Nonprofit outreach programs, with participation from the Columbia Memorial Space Center, Griffith Observatory Foundation, and Mt. Wilson Observatory Live Entertainment and Performances The evening will also feature live music and performances, including sets from flown Blue Origin astronaut Chris Boshuizen, also known as Dr. Chrispy, as well as astrophysicist DJ Scott Manley and electronic music duo Test Shot Starfish. The event will include a second immersive dance space curated by the RVDIOVCTIVE artist collective, featuring Charles Meyer, DateNite, Devon James, and Naiad. Additional entertainment will include a space-themed game show by Two Bit Circus and appearances from Star Wars and Star Trek fan organizations, including the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and The Fleet. Honoring Space Industry Leaders This year's Spirit of Yuri's Night Award will be presented to astronaut Sarah Gillis in recognition of her contributions to space exploration. Gillis participated in the Polaris Dawn mission, where she completed the first commercial spacewalk and performed a violin solo in orbit as a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As she is unable to attend the event, the award will be accepted on her behalf by senior space operations engineer Arthur Barriault. About Yuri's Night Yuri's Night is an international celebration of human spaceflight, held annually on or around April 12 to commemorate Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 spaceflight and the first space shuttle launch in 1981. The Los Angeles event, produced by The SpaceKind Foundation, serves as the flagship Yuri's Night celebration and is part of a global movement that fosters public engagement with space and science through immersive events and community outreach. For more information and ticket details, visit Yuri's Night Brandon Thonen 502-533-5705
