Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first on the ISS, experienced 'white nights' during the Axiom-4 mission, where the sun never fully set. This phenomenon, caused by the station's beta angle, challenged the crew's sense of time and routine. Besides the awe, persistent sunlight posed operational hurdles, affecting cooling and solar array stress.
India's first astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, shared insights on the challenges of eating and drinking in space, emphasizing the need for slow, deliberate movements due to microgravity. He highlighted the use of special packaging and techniques to manage food and liquids, while also clarifying that digestion functions normally in space through peristalsis.
Sunita Williams, globally recognized for her space missions, initially aspired to be a veterinarian. Inspired by her brother's Naval Academy experience and the movie 'Top Gun,' she joined the US Navy and became a helicopter pilot. Later, NASA selected her as an astronaut.
Hurricane Erin is a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic. It churns away from the US East Coast. The storm generates rip currents and coastal flooding. Astronauts on the International Space Station captured the storm. Warnings are issued from North Carolina to New York. The storm will bring rain and winds to Canada.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a stunning timelapse video of India from the ISS, showcasing thunderstorms, the Himalayas, and a sunrise. He emphasized the mission's significance for India, expressing gratitude to all involved. ISRO highlighted the mission as a milestone, reflecting India's rapid advancements and global collaboration in space technology.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla received a grand welcome in Delhi after his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. He was greeted by ministers, ISRO chairman, and space enthusiasts. Shukla is scheduled to meet PM Modi and participate in National Space Day celebrations, with Parliament set to discuss his mission and India's space program.
Axiom Mission is set to launch carrying astronauts, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a two-week research mission. Docking is scheduled for Thursday, initiating an extensive scientific program with studies from 31 nations. The crew will conduct experiments in microgravity, focusing on areas like cancer research, 3D printing, and DNA repair, contributing to global scientific advancement.
Nasa has confirmed that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station is now scheduled for launch on June 25, following earlier delays. Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, representing Isro, will be the mission pilot, making him the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma. He will be accompanied by astronauts from Poland and Hungary.
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the pilot of the Axiom Mission 4, shared his favourite song ahead of the launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Unveiling his launch day playlist, the Indian pilot revealed that he loves to listen to Shah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' movie song 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal'.
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