India space program
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.
ISRO's Ambitious Space Timeline: Chandrayaan-4 in 2028, Space Station by 2035, and Lunar Astronauts by 2040
Nov 16, 2025 03:16 pm CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan outlines India's ambitious space roadmap including seven upcoming launches, the Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample-return mission targeted for 2028, a space station by 2035, and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission scheduled for 2027. With private sector participation growing exponentially, India aims to increase its global space economy share from 2% to 8% by 2030, with projections to reach USD 44 billion by 2033.
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.