Final Countdown Begins! India’s Space Dreams Edge Closer to Reality

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to join the International Space Station (ISS). His upcoming mission aboard Axiom Space’s Ax-4, launching on June 10, 2025, marks a major milestone in India’s space ambitions, paving the way for the country’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, in 2027.

 

1. Mission Overview and Strategic Importance

2. Training and Preparation

3. India’s Expanding Space Ambitions

4. Future Outlook and Global Collaboration

Sources: Phys.org,, India Today