India's Stellar Leap: A New Era in Space Exploration with Group Captain Shukla
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's journey to the ISS marks a significant milestone in India's space ambitions, showcasing the nation's shift from a follower to an equal partner in global space exploration. The Axiom-4 mission lays the groundwork for future endeavors, including the Gaganyaan mission and a human Moon landing.
- Country:
- India
On Wednesday, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla launched on an unprecedented mission to the International Space Station, earning accolades from policymakers and industry leaders.
As part of the Axiom-4 mission aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, Shukla's journey marks India's commitment to sustainable human space exploration. Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized India's partnership role on the global stage.
This mission preludes India's ambitious space targets, including the 2027 Gaganyaan mission and a planned Moon landing by 2040. Space experts and officials heralded Shukla's voyage as a herald of India's ascent in international space innovation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- India
- space
- exploration
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- astronaut
- ISS
- Gaganyaan
- mission
- SpaceX
- innovation
Advertisement
ALSO READ
UPDATE 4-At least 13 dead in Texas flash flooding; 20-plus young campers missing
Swimming-Canada's Oleksiak withdraws from worlds over whereabouts issue
CORRECTED-UPDATE 4-At least 13 dead in Texas flash flooding; 20-plus young campers missing
UPDATE 5-At least 13 dead in Texas flash flooding; 20-plus young campers missing
24 dead in Texas floods, more than 20 children missing from girls summer camp
Google News