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Shubhanshu Shukla & Axiom Mission 4

India is celebrating its first crewed space journey in over four decades as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla leads the nation's participation in Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the ISS.

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From a seasoned IAF pilot to an astronaut

Shubhanshu Shukla, a highly experienced Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, was chosen for Ax-4 due to his exceptional flight credentials and technical expertise.

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Gaganyaan program connect

Having logged thousands of flying hours, he was among the top candidates trained for India’s indigenous Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.

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Axiom mission 4: India's return to human spaceflight

Launched from Kennedy Space Centre, Axiom-4 is a private mission marking India’s triumphant return to human spaceflight since Rakesh Sharma's 1984 voyage.

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Scientific Experiments & Collaboration

Aboard Ax-4, Shubhanshu Shukla will participate in scientific experiments, showcasing India's capabilities in global space efforts.

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Halwa and Cultural Symbolism

Shubhanshu Shukla carried unique Indian items, including traditional halwa, adding emotional and cultural symbolism to his high-tech journey.

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Reshaping perceptions & inspiring a new generation

His journey from fighter pilot to astronaut is changing public perception of Indian defense personnel, inspiring many.

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Gaganyaan Readiness

The Ax-4 voyage serves as a crucial testbed for astronaut readiness and international cooperation, especially for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.

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A new India, reaching for the stars

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla embodies the aspirations of a technologically empowered, globally connected, and future-ready New India in space.

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India watches with pride, the tricolour in spirit

As Ax-4 unfolds, 1.4 billion Indians watch proudly, knowing one of their own is among the stars, carrying the tricolour in spirit and legacy.

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