ISRO's Astute Intervention Averts Space Catastrophe: Subhanshu Shukla's ISS Mission Saved
ISRO scientists detected a critical fault in the rocket's main feed line before the Axiom-4 mission carrying Subhanshu Shukla to the ISS, leading to the launch being postponed. A potential 'catastrophic failure' was averted by swift intervention and scrutiny, ensuring a successful and safe mission completion.
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ISRO scientists played a vital role in ensuring the success of Axiom-4's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by identifying a crucial crack in the rocket's main feed line. The discovery prompted a delay in the launch, initially set for June 11, avoiding potential disaster.
During a convocation address at Osmania University, ISRO chief V Narayanan detailed the account of the mission's critical moments. Positioned at Kennedy Space Centre in the US, the team insisted on a comprehensive investigation after a flaw was detected on June 10, demanding answers to 14 pressing questions about the leak's source.
After ensuring safety protocols were followed and the fault corrected, the mission proceeded successfully. Subhanshu Shukla, along with three international astronauts, completed their journey, conducting numerous experiments before their return on July 15.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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