IAF's Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla picked as 'Prime Astronaut' for Indo-US Mission to Space Station

Aug 03, 2024

A National Mission Assignment Board has recommended two Gaganyatris as prime and backup Mission Pilot for this mission. These include Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime)...

"What we are doing now is a prelude to the Gaganyan project": Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan on Axiom-4 mission

Jun 10, 2025

As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to travel to space, former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan called the Axiom-4...

ISRO's Gaganyatri to carry out microgravity research experiments during upcoming Axiom-4 mission

May 31, 2025

Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is to carry out shortlisted microgravity research experiments onboard the International Space Station (ISS)...

"We are delighted": Parents express joy as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gears up for Space mission

May 29, 2025

A wave of joy has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth...

"Axiom-4 Space sets 22 June as tentative launch date after assessing key parameters": Minister Jitendra Singh

Jun 18, 2025

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that Axiom Mission 04, which will send Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space...

Axiom-4 Mission is part of ISRO's astronaut training program ahead of Gaganyaan mission: Indian scientist Tapan Mishra

Jun 10, 2025

As Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to head to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 Mission,...