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First uncrewed Gaganyaan mission launch likely in December: Isro chief

IndiaTimes Thursday, 21 August 2025 ()
Addressing the media in the presence of space minister Jitendra Singh and astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Isro chief lauded Shux for his successful mission to the International Space Station (ISS) — the first ever by an Indian. His experience of piloting the Axiom-4 mission is set to be crucial for the Gaganyaan mission.
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station via Axiom Mission 4, returned home to a hero’s welcome and shared emotional reflections, saying “Bharat aaj bhi saare jahaan se accha lagta hai.” At a press conference with ISRO Chief Dr. V....

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