Axiom-4 crucial for Gaganyaan mission: ISRO
The Axiom-4 (Ax-04) mission, with Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on board, is helping India gear up for its first human spaceflight—Gaganyaan.
By working on the International Space Station, Shukla and his team are gaining hands-on experience in areas like astronaut health and crew teamwork.
All this will make Gaganyaan's planning and training much stronger.
Insights from Ax-04 will shape Gaganyaan mission
Insights from Ax-04 will shape how Gaganyaan unfolds—think uncrewed test flights in late 2025 and a possible crewed launch in early 2027.
This careful approach puts safety first and sets the stage for even bigger goals, like India's own space station by 2035.
Shukla carries Indian handicrafts to ISS
Shukla isn't just representing India technically—he's also brought along Indian handicrafts designed by students of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
It's a small but meaningful way to share Indian culture with the world from aboard the ISS.