Indian space program
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Insights from Historic ISS Mission and India's Future Space Aspirations
Dec 11, 2025 01:52 am CST
Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station through the Axiom-4 mission, shares his transformative 18-day experience and discusses India's ambitious space program. Shukla highlights the nation's developing astronaut ecosystem, future Gaganyaan mission, plans for an Indian space station, and lunar landing aspirations targeted for 2040, while inspiring the next generation of Indian space explorers.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Challenges Students to Compete for Future Moon Missions
Nov 25, 2025 06:39 pm CST
IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of India's Gaganyaan mission, inspires students at Bengaluru's Nehru Planetarium to pursue careers in space exploration. He highlighted India's ambitious space program including the development of Bharatiya Antariksh Station and plans for an Indian lunar landing by 2040, encouraging young minds to compete with him in becoming the first Indian to walk on the moon.
Indian Astronaut Jokes About Bengaluru Traffic Being More Challenging Than Space Travel at Tech Summit
Nov 21, 2025 10:41 am CST
At the Bengaluru Tech Summit, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla humorously compared his difficult commute from Marathahalli with space travel, highlighting the city's infamous traffic issues. As one of four astronauts training for India's 2027 Gaganyaan mission, his remarks prompted Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge to promise traffic improvements at the well-attended technology event that featured numerous notable speakers.
ISRO Successfully Tests Main Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module: A Critical Milestone in India's Human Spaceflight Program
Nov 12, 2025 01:12 am CST
ISRO has achieved a crucial milestone in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program by successfully conducting the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test in Uttar Pradesh. The test validated the parachute system's ability to safely return astronauts from space under challenging conditions, bringing India one step closer to joining the elite group of nations capable of independent human spaceflight by 2027.
ISRO Successfully Launches India's Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03 Using Indigenous 'Bahubali' Rocket
Nov 02, 2025 09:58 pm CST
ISRO has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching CMS-03, India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,410 kg, using the indigenous LVM3-M5 'Bahubali' rocket. The satellite will provide communication services across a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass for at least 15 years, representing a major advancement in India's self-reliance in space technology.
India's Heaviest Satellite Launch: ISRO Prepares CMS-03 for Historic Mission
Nov 02, 2025 06:48 pm CST
ISRO is set to launch its heaviest satellite from Indian soil, the 4,410 kg CMS-03 communication satellite, aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 "Bahubali" rocket on November 2, 2025. This landmark mission will place the satellite in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and represents a significant achievement for India's indigenous space technology development program.
India's Space Future: 600+ Students Participate in National Model Rocketry and CANSAT Competition with Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Oct 31, 2025 01:20 am CST
Over 600 students participated in India's national model rocketry and CANSAT competition, featuring 67 teams and 37 successful launches. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first visitor to the ISS, inspired participants to pursue their space ambitions, reflecting the nation's growing commitment to nurturing young talent for its future space missions.
India's Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Mission Reaches 90% Completion With 2027 Crewed Launch Target
Oct 23, 2025 11:23 pm CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan reports that India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, has reached 90% completion with significant progress in rocket systems, orbital modules, and safety mechanisms. The program successfully tested its critical parachute-based deceleration system at Sriharikota, marking a key milestone before the planned crewed mission in early 2027, which will be preceded by three uncrewed flights including one featuring the Vyommitra prototype.