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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

Dec 2018

Feb 01, 2025

Shubhanshu Shukla: India's First Astronaut to Pilot Axiom-4 to ISS

India's space exploration just reached a new milestone with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla set to become the first Indian astronaut to pilot a space mission to the International Space Station (ISS). He was chosen as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), a private spaceflight scheduled for launch in the spring of 2025. This marks a significant moment in India's space history, continuing the journey that started 40 years ago with Rakesh Sharma's iconic spaceflight.
Axiom Mission 4, or Ax-4, is a private spaceflight organized by Axiom Space in collaboration with NASA. The mission will see astronauts travel to the International Space Station for a stay of up to 14 days. The astronauts will conduct scientific research, engage in educational outreach, and take part in various commercial activities while in a microgravity environment.
The crew of Ax-4 consists of four astronauts, each bringing unique experience and expertise to the mission:
Peggy Whitson: Former NASA astronaut, serving as the mission commander.
Shubhanshu Shukla: Indian Air Force pilot and mission pilot, making history as India's first astronaut to pilot a mission to the ISS.
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski: Polish astronaut and mission specialist.
Tibor Kapu: Hungarian astronaut and mission specialist.

Jan 31, 2025

Sunita Williams Breaks Spacewalking Record during 92nd US Spacewalk

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is stuck in space since months, broke the record for total spacewalking time held by former astronaut Peggy Whitson, according to the International Space Station (ISS).
The NASA astronaut surpassed former astronaut Peggy Whitson's total spacewalking time of 60 hours and 21 minutes.
This was Williams' ninth spacewalk and the 92nd spacewalk by a US astronaut.

Jan 29, 2025

ISRO's 100th Mission

A GSLV rocket carrying navigation satellite NVS-02 lifted off, marking ISRO's 100th mission. The mission was also the first for the space agency's Chairman V. Narayanan, who assumed office. It is ISRO's maiden venture this year.
The key applications of the satellite would be terrestrial, aerial and maritime navigation, precision agriculture, fleet management, location based services in mobile devices, orbit determination for satellites, Internet-of-Things (IoT) based applications, emergency and timing services

Jan 28, 2025

M. Mohan New Director of ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre

M. Mohan was appointed as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He succeeded V. Narayanan, who assumed the role of Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) earlier in January 2025.
M. Mohan has been an integral part of ISRO's propulsion initiatives, contributing significantly to various projects over the years. His expertise in liquid propulsion systems has been pivotal in advancing India's space capabilities.

Jan 24, 2025

Trump's Ambitious Stargate AI Project

The Stargate AI Project, announced by US President Donald Trump at the White House, marks a monumental step in the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). Touted as the largest AI infrastructure initiative in history, this ambitious project has garnered support from some of the world's biggest tech and business names. With an investment of $500 billion over the next four years, the Stargate AI Project aims to develop world-class AI infrastructure, create jobs, and boost the US economy.
The Stargate AI Project is a collaborative effort led by some of the most influential entities in technology and business. Each organisation plays a crucial role in ensuring the project's success.
SoftBank, under the leadership of Masayoshi Son, is managing the financial aspects of the project. As the project's chairman, Son's extensive experience in large-scale investments positions SoftBank as a critical player in Stargate's funding and strategic direction.
OpenAI, helmed by Sam Altman, is tasked with overseeing the technical operations of Stargate.

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