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Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Live Updates: The Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to land at the Space Station at 4:30 pm IST.
Axiom-4 crew sending their wishes to the people on Earth. (NASA)
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Live Updates: The Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla finally launched on a historic space mission from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Wednesday and will dock at the Space Station at 7 am ET (4:30 pm IST).
Air Force pilot and Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is the pilot of the Axiom-4 mission, making him the second Indian to venture into space after a gap of 40 years since Rakesh Sharma’s legendary spaceflight in 1984. His journey not only symbolizes India’s return to human spaceflight but also reflects the nation’s growing ambitions in global space exploration.
Axiom-4 commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu are accompanying Shukla to the space station. After docking, the Axiom-4 astronauts will greet the seven Expedition 73 crewmates, call down to Earth for welcoming remarks, then participate in a safety briefing with the station residents, NASA said.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Crew Well-Rested, Ready To Dock At Space Station
Axiom-4 space commander Peggy Whitson said the crew was well-rested and ready to dock at the Space Station (ISS) in a few hours.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: 'Tiranga On My Shoulders,' Says Indian Astronaut
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla said he felt “immensely proud” after launching from the very same site where the Apollo 11 mission once took off. “While taking off, I had the Indian tricolour on my shoulders, which reminded me that I was not doing this mission alone.”
“I want each one of you to feel like a part of this mission and feel as proud as I do.It’s not just about technical ambition — it’s about the spirit and purpose behind the entire journey. Over the next 14 days, I aim to complete key tasks and capture my experiences, so I can share them with you all,” he said.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Shukla Thanks Family And Friends
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, showing off the ‘Swan’ plush toy, thanked his family and friends back home. “I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this. This is not a personal accomplishment. Family and friends have supported me,” he said.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: 'Namaskar, Thrilled To Be Here', Says Shukla
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, in yet another message from space, on Thursday, said he was “thrilled” to be there with other astronauts. “What I ride it was. After 30 days of quarantine, I just wanted to go (to the ISS). It was an amazing ride,” he said.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Ax-4 Crew Address In-Flight Event
The Axiom-4 crew addressed their first in-flight event to address the media and send their greetings to people back home at Earth.
