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41 years before Shubhanshu Shukla, Rakesh Sharma became first Indian to go to Space, he now lives in THIS town, works with...

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Forty-one years before Shubhanshu Shukla's mission took off for space, IAF Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma had scripted history by becoming the first-ever Indian to go to outer space. But over the past couple of decades, Sharma has largely stayed away from the limelight. Read on to know more.
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News video: ‘Jai Hind! Jai Bharat’ | Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts-off to Space | Axiom-4 Mission

‘Jai Hind! Jai Bharat’ | Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts-off to Space | Axiom-4 Mission 03:01

 Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla: India, Poland, and Hungary have launched astronauts into space for the first time in over 40 years, marking a historic return to human spaceflight. The Axiom-4 mission, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is a privately...

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'Instead of Shubhanshu Shukla...': Congress' Udit Raj bats for a Dalit astronaut; says NASA doesn't conduct exam for selection

 Congress leader Udit Raj sparked controversy by suggesting a Dalit astronaut should have been chosen for the Axiom-4 mission instead of Group Captain Shubhanshu..
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Smiling, posing in flight suits: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's poses with crew at space station; see pics

 Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, concluded his 18-day mission with a group photo, celebrating international collaboration. Preparing to..
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India is still 'Sare Jahan Se Accha', says Shubhanshu Shukla in final message from space

 Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, echoing Rakesh Sharma's sentiment from space 41 years prior, declared India "better than the whole world" from the International..
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'India still looks saare jahan se achcha': Shubhanshu Shukla echoes Rakesh Sharma's iconic line from space; calls journey 'magical'

 Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, echoing Rakesh Sharma, declared India looks magnificent from space as he concludes his historic mission on the ISS. Launched via a..
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India’s 1st Astronaut to ISS: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic Mission After 41 Years |Axiom-4 Explained [Video]

India’s 1st Astronaut to ISS: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic Mission After 41 Years |Axiom-4 Explained

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. #IndiaInSpace #ShubhanshuShukla #ISS #Axiom4 #IndianAstronaut #ISRO #NASA #SpaceMission #RakeshSharma #SpaceExploration #AxiomSpace #IndiansInSpace #Ax4Mission #HistoricFlight ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.336~GR.125~

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'Shubhanshu Shukla's mission an inspiration for new generation'

 The Cabinet lauded Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for his triumphant 18-day ISS mission, recognizing it as a pivotal moment for India's space exploration...
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Axiom-4 Mission: After returning to Earth from ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla will forget THESE things, check full list here

 Only the second Indian to travel to space and the first from the country to visit the International Space Station (ISS), Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned..
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Minister Jitendra Singh: India has found a lasting space in world of space; hints at Shubhanshu Shukla's India return

 Space Minister Jitendra Singh celebrated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's safe return from the Axiom-4 mission, calling it a proud moment for India and the..
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PM Modi, who laid foundation of ISS mission during his US visit, says ‘Shukla has inspired a billion dreams’

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla after his 18-day stay at the ISS, hailing him as an inspiration and a milestone for the..
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India likely to get 3 Apache attack choppers from US for its Army on July 21

 The Indian Army is set to receive its first consignment of three Apache attack helicopters from the US on July 21, significantly boosting its combat..
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Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth: How much did ISRO spend for IAF Group Captain's Axiom-4 space mission?

 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after successfully completing the ambitious Axiom-4 mission. Shukla, an IAF Group Captain, made a..
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India gets second GE-404 engine for LCA MK-1A, to receive 12 more by end of current fiscal

 India has received the second GE-404 engine from the US for its LCA Mark 1A fighter jet program, with more deliveries expected this fiscal year. Hindustan..
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DRDO's ASTRA: BVRAAM missile successfully test-fired; IAF conducts trial from Su-30 MKI

 DRDO and IAF successfully tested the ASTRA missile, featuring an indigenous RF seeker, against high-speed aerial targets off the coast of Odisha. The missile..
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NSA Ajit Doval's big statement on Operation Sindoor, says 'we hit 9 terror targets in Pakistan with precision, missed...'

 Addressing the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Ajit Doval talked about Operation Sindoor, where he highlighted the 'biasness' of foreign media. He said that..
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