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Axiom-4 mission: Halwa, and a surprise; what astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is taking on historic mission

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as he embarks on the Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS, marking India's return to space after 41 years. Carrying scientific instruments and personal mementos, including Indian sweets to share with his crewmates, Shukla also holds a secret souvenir for his mentor, Rakesh Sharma.
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla smiled and waved after completing an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. His safe splashdown off California marks India’s first-ever astronaut visit to the ISS, a proud milestone for the nation’s space exploration journey. Shukla, piloting the Dragon spacecraft alongside NASA’s Peggy Whitson, conducted over 60 microgravity experiments spanning agriculture, medicine, and water research. The mission, part of Axiom’s private astronaut program, highlights India’s growing role in the global space age. #ShubhanshuShukla #ISSMission #IndiaInSpace #SpaceExploration #AxiomMission #SpaceX #DragonSpacecraft #NASA #PeggyWhitson #IndianAstronaut #ProudMoment #Splashdown #MicrogravityResearch #SpaceScience #GlobalSpaceAge #HistoricMission #SpaceInnovation #IndiaISS #AstronautLife #ISSHistoric #SpaceNews #SpaceTech #PrivateAstronautProgram #FutureOfSpace #ISS ~HT.178~ED.194~

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Indian astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla, piloting Axiom Mission 4, greeted the world with a heartfelt "Namaskar from space!" as he shared his excitement about reaching orbit. In a symbolic gesture, he carried a soft toy Swan—representing wisdom in Indian culture—floating beside him aboard the spacecraft. His message highlighted not only the pride of the mission but also India's cultural presence in space. The video marks a historic moment for India’s space collaboration and showcases the blend of tradition and technology aboard a cutting-edge international mission. #AxiomMission4 #SubhanshuInSpace #IndianAstronaut #NamaskarFromSpace #IndiaInSpace #SpaceMission #SwanInSpace #WisdomInOrbit #IndianAirForce #ISRO #SpaceExploration #AstronautLife #ProudMomentForIndia #SpaceCulture #ZeroGravity #AxiomSpace #InternationalMission #SpaceNews #ScienceAndCulture #IndiansInSpace #OneIndia

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SpaceX delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch The four person crew which arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday consists of two NASA astronauts, one from Russia and one from Japan. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/02/spacex-delivers-four-astronauts-to-the-international-space-station-just-15-hours-after-lau Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future

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