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Shux, crew, study microalgae, cancer, cognition & more

IndiaTimes Monday, 30 June 2025 ()
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 crew, is actively involved in groundbreaking research aboard the ISS, focusing on microalgae's potential for long-duration space missions and studying the impact of spaceflight on cognitive functions. Commander Peggy Whitson is leading cancer research in low-Earth orbit, potentially revealing insights for tackling aggressive cancers.
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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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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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