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Axiom-4 one small step in orbit, giant leap for spaceflight & discovery: Isro

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Following Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's arrival at the ISS, ISRO emphasizes international collaboration in space exploration, drawing parallels with Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission. The Axiom-4 mission, conceptualized during PM Modi's US visit, will provide crucial data for the Gaganyaan program, focusing on astronaut health and mission safety.
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