Gaganyaan mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla: India's First Astronaut to ISS Inspires Next Generation of Space Explorers
Dec 06, 2025 10:28 pm CST
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station, highlights India's rapid advancement in science and technology during the India International Science Festival. Following his 18-day Axiom-4 mission, Shukla shares his space experiences and encourages students to pursue careers in space research, emphasizing that the nation's progress toward Viksit Bharat 2047 depends on youth development and scientific innovation.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reveals Bengaluru as the Brightest City Visible from the International Space Station
Nov 26, 2025 01:35 am CST
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shares his experience from the International Space Station, highlighting Bengaluru as the brightest and most beautiful city visible during night passes over India. The astronaut presented spectacular space footage and discussed India's growing space capabilities while inspiring students to pursue careers in space science.
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.
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.
ISRO Set to Launch India's Heaviest Naval Communications Satellite Using Bahubali Rocket
Nov 01, 2025 06:34 pm CST
ISRO prepares to launch its heavyweight Bahubali rocket carrying the 4,400 kg CMS-03 satellite to enhance Indian Navy's communication capabilities. The LVM-3 rocket with 100% success record will deploy this critical defense asset designed to provide secure maritime communications within 2,000 km of India's coastline, replacing the decade-old GSAT-7 Rukmini satellite.
Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Describes His Historic ISS Journey as "Unforgettable" and Highlights India's 2040 Moon Mission Goals
Oct 30, 2025 08:08 am CST
India's first astronaut to visit the International Space Station, Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, shares his transformative space experience and discusses India's ambitious space policy including plans to reach the Moon by 2040. Returning from Axiom Mission-4 in July, he now aims to inspire the next generation of Indian space explorers.
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.
ISRO To Launch Half-Humanoid Vyommitra On Gaganyaan Mission In December
Sep 19, 2025 04:28 pm CST
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief V. Narayanan, interacting with the media on Thursday in Coimbatore, mentioned that a half-humanoid called Vyommitra, instead of a human being, will be sent this December.
NDTV Exclusive: Axiom-4 Launch Delays Unusual? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains
Jun 12, 2025 06:10 am CST
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members to the International Space Station as part of the Axion-4 mission, was delayed again on Wednesday - for the fourth time since May 29.