Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:09pm on 29 Apr 2025,Tuesday Science
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) as he launches aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft on May 29. Serving as pilot for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Shukla joins an international crew led by NASA veteran Peggy Whitson, alongside astronauts from Poland and Hungary. A decorated test pilot with over 2,000 flying hours, Shukla trained in Russia, India, and the US. He will conduct scientific experiments during his 14-day stay, including tests crucial for India’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission. This marks India’s return to human spaceflight after four decades. (PC: Axiom Space)
