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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - February 2025

Feb 2025

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.
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