Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:42pm on 25 May 2025,Sunday Science
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has entered pre-launch quarantine with the Ax-4 crew ahead of their scheduled June 8, 2025 mission to the International Space Station. Operated by Axiom Space, Ax-4 is a milestone in commercial spaceflight and India’s growing space ambitions. The quarantine ensures the crew remains infection-free before liftoff. Shukla expressed strong confidence in the mission’s success, which also supports India's upcoming Gaganyaan program. A pre-quarantine send-off ceremony reflected pride and optimism. During their stay at the ISS, the crew will conduct vital scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, marking another leap in global and Indian human spaceflight efforts. (PC: India Today)
