Indian leads study that could usher in diabetic astronauts
Saturday, 15 March 2025 Research aimed at enabling insulin-dependent diabetic individuals to travel to space is a key task for India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla in the Axiom-4 mission. The project focuses on gathering and assessing accurate blood glucose data in orbit. Another focus is investigating microgravity effects and testing crop seeds' viability for future space missions.
After a gap of 41 years since Rakesh Sharma made history, India returns to space in a big way. Meet Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to head to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). This landmark journey marks India’s next leap in space diplomacy and private space collaboration. What does this mean for India's space future? Why is this mission historic? Here's everything you need to know.
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