Shubhanshu Shukla to Make India Proud with Axiom-4 ISS Mission

India is on the brink of a historic moment as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to launch into space as the pilot of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 10. This marks the first time in 41 years that an Indian will travel to space, following Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 mission.

 

Key Highlights:

Shukla’s mission is a strategic leap for India’s human spaceflight program, providing valuable experience ahead of ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission and future plans for an Indian space station.

He will conduct seven experiments designed by ISRO and the Department of Biotechnology, focusing on food and nutrition in microgravity, including sprouting Indian seeds like methi and moong.

 

The mission is a collaboration between Axiom Space, NASA, ISRO, and other international partners, highlighting India’s growing role in global space exploration.

Shukla has called on all Indians to support the mission, saying he carries the hopes and dreams of a billion people as he heads to space.

 

Source: Hindustan Times