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Shux 1st Indian to hold experiment on ISS, kicks off with muscle loss study

IndiaTimes Sunday, 29 June 2025 ()
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has initiated groundbreaking experiments on the ISS, marking India's advancement in space research. His Myogenesis study addresses muscle breakdown in microgravity, crucial for future space missions and Earth-based treatments. Alongside Shukla, the Ax-4 crew, including Commander Peggy Whitson, is conducting cancer research, potentially revealing insights into drug resistance and tumor behavior.
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International Space Station International Space Station Inhabited space station in low Earth orbit

PM Modi, who laid foundation of ISS mission during his US visit, says ‘Shukla has inspired a billion dreams’

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‘India’s Space Hero Returns’: Shubhanshu Shukla SMILES as Historic AXIOM-4 Lands | Family Reacts [Video]

‘India’s Space Hero Returns’: Shubhanshu Shukla SMILES as Historic AXIOM-4 Lands | Family Reacts

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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Axiom Mission 4 Axiom Mission 4 Private crewed spaceflight to the International Space Station in 2025

Axiom-4 Dragon spacecraft lands safely on Earth, PM Modi welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla

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Axiom-4 to undock from ISS today, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set to return from space on...

As per a release by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the departure operations will begin with hatch closing at 4:30 am EDT or 2:00 PM..
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Indian Astronaut Subhanshu First Message from Axiom-4 Mission | Swan Symbol of Wisdom Goes Orbital [Video]

Indian Astronaut Subhanshu First Message from Axiom-4 Mission | Swan Symbol of Wisdom Goes Orbital

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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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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