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India's Astronaut Races Across the Sky — Can You Catch Shukla at 28,000 km/h?


Updated: July 10, 2025 09:46

Image Source: Times of India
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is currently orbiting Earth as part of the Axiom4 mission. For Indians, this week offers a rare chance to witness the ISS fly overhead—visible to the naked eye.
 
Key viewing details:
  • The ISS appears as a bright, fastmoving dot during twilight hours
  • No telescope needed—just a clear sky and unobstructed horizon
  • Best visibility dates: July 10 (3:22 am, 4:58 am, 7:59 pm), July 11 (2:34 am, 4:09 am), July 12 (7:59 pm)
  • Use apps like NASA’s Spot the Station or ISS Detector for realtime tracking
Why this matters:
  • Shukla is conducting microgravity experiments for ISRO, including studies on muscle loss, algae growth, and cognitive interaction
  • His mission marks India’s return to human spaceflight after 41 years
  • The ISS, a symbol of global cooperation, travels at 28,000 km/h and completes 16 Earth orbits daily
Tips for skywatchers:
  • Choose open spaces away from city lights
  • Arrive 5 minutes early—the ISS moves swiftly
  • Use AR features in apps to locate the station in real time
  • If skies are cloudy, the ISS will be visible again between July 24 and August 1
This celestial moment is more than a spectacle—it’s a celebration of India’s growing space legacy.
 
Sources: Times of India, India Today, News18, NDTV, Firstpost, Mathrubhumi, Moneycontrol, MSN, India TV News, iStart, Forbes

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