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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.
Dragon spacecraft seen from Space Station.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission 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 6:30 am ET (4:00 pm IST).
In his second message to Earth from space, Shukla said, “Namaskar from space! I am thrilled to be here with my fellow astronauts. What a ride it was.” He also thanked his family and friends and said it was a proud moment for the country.
Shukla, an Indian Air Force pilot and ISRO astronaut, 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: Dragon Spacecraft Reaches Waypoint 2
Dragon Spacecraft reached Waypoint 2, only 20 metres away from space station.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Dragon Approaching Space Station
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Nearly Seven Minutes Away From Docking
The Axiom-4 spacecraft is only seven minutes from docking.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Dragon Crew Heads To Space-Facing Port
The Axiom-4 spacecraft is now navigating toward the space-facing docking port on the Space Station, a designated entry point located on the side facing away from Earth.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Final Countdown To Docking
Dragon spacecraft is about 12 minutes away from docking with the Space Station (ISS), signaling the mission is in its final approach phase.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Updated Docking Time for Dragon Spacecraft
The Dragon spacecraft is now expected to dock with the Space Station around 6:30 a.m. ET, which is approximately 4:00 p.m. IST.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Updated Docking Time for Axiom Mission 4
The Axiom-4 spacecraft is now expected to dock with the Space Station at approximately 5:18 a.m. EDT, earlier than the 7:00 a.m. which was the inial scheduled docking time.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Dragon Spacecraft To Dock At Space Station Soon
Dragon spacecraft will soon dock at Space Station.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: 30 Minutes To Approach Waypoint 1
Only 30 minutes are left for the Dragon spacecraft to approach Waypoint 1 ahead of docking at the space station.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Latest View Of Space Station From Dragon Spacecraft
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Docking Process Going Smoothly
The docking process of the Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom-4 astronauts is going normally as expected.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Dragon Spacecraft Approaching Waypoint One
The Dragon spacecraft carrying Shubhanshu Shukla is approaching Waypoint 1, as it enters the final stages of the docking process.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Dragon Spacecraft 431 km above Earth
The Dragon spacecraft carrying four Ax-4 astronauts has reached 431 km above Earth at a speed of 26,446 km per hour.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: First Visual Of Dragon Spacecraft From Space Station
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: First View Of Shubhanshu Shukla Steering The Dragon Spacecraft
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: First Visual Of ISS From Dragon Spacecraft
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: One Hour To Go!
The Axiom-4 crew members will arrive at the space station one hour from now.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Mid-course Burn Completed
The mid-course burn process has been completed for the Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’ as it heads towards the Space Station (ISS).
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: A Look At The Docking Process
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Spacecraft 1.9 KM Away From Space Station
The Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’ is now only 1.9 km away from the Space Station.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: A Look At Previous Axiom Missions
This mission is Axiom Space’s fourth mission and a debut for India, Hungary and Poland. The Axiom-1 was the first private space exploration mission, while the second was the first private mission to feature government-sponsored astronauts. The Axiom-3 mission was the first to carry an all European crew.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Where Will The Spacecraft Dock?
The Dragon spacecraft will dock with the space-facing port of the Harmony module of the Space Station at 3:48 pm IST.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Suit Checks Completed
Axiom-4 astronauts have completed suit leak checks for all four astronauts aboard the Dragon spacecraft.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Suit Donning, Inter-Comm Checks Completed
The suit-donning process and audio configuration for the four Axiom-4 astronauts has been completed. The Ax-4 Crew has also officially initiated communication with Expedition 73 on board the ISS.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Docking Time Updated To 3:18 PM
The Dragon spacecraft is set to dock with the Space Station (ISS) at 6:18 am ET (3:48 pm Indian time).
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: First Approach Initiation Burn Complete
The first approach initiation burn has been completed as the Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom-4 astronauts is set to dock at the Space Station (ISS) shortly. SpaceX says it went nominally.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Docking Approach Begins
The Dragon spacecraft has initiated its docking approach, aiming for a soft capture with the Space Station at 4:00 pm Indian time. It is currently orbiting 420 kilometres above Earth, flying at the same speed and maintaining a stable orbit alongside the Space Station.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft To Dock Earlier
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft named ‘Grace’ carrying the Axiom-4 crew members will dock at the Space Station at 6:30 am ET (4 pm Indian time)
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: What Will Astronauts Do On Space Station?
Once aboard the station, Expedition 73 crew members, including NASA astronauts, Nicole Ayers, Anne McClain, and Jonny Kim, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Kirill Peskov, Sergey Ryzhikov, and Alexey Zubritsky will welcome the Axiom-4 astronauts, as per NASA.
The crew is scheduled to remain at the space station, conducting microgravity research, educational outreach, and commercial activities for about two weeks before a return to Earth and splashdown off the coast of California.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Meet Joy, Shukla's Space Friend
Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carried a plush white swan named ‘Joy’ as his companion in space while embarking on a historic flight to the Space Station (ISS). Joy served as the mission’s Zero-G indicator—an object that signals the onset of weightlessness within the spacecraft.
The swan’s presence holds cultural and spiritual resonance, particularly for India. In Hindu mythology, the swan is the vahana (divine mount) of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, learning, and the arts. The bird symbolises purity, transcendence, and the quiet grace of knowledge—an apt companion for a mission rooted in science, exploration, and international collaboration.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: What Are Shukla's Education Qualifications?
Born on October 10, 1985, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, he did his schooling at City Montessori School (CMS), Aliganj Campus, in Lucknow, He had secretly applied for the Union Public Service Commission’s NDA exam, which is passed successfully.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Defence Academy in 2005. He also pursued an MTech in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: 'Learning Like A Baby', Says Shukla
Shubhanshu Shukla, sharing updates about Axiom-4 mission, said, “I am learning many new things here. Learning how to eat, learning how to control yourself, learning everything new…I am learning like a baby.”
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: 'All Because Of His Hard Work,' Says Shukla's Mother
As Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla lifted off into the Space Station (ISS) aboard the Axiom-4 mission, his mother, Asha Shukla, spoke to CNN-News18 and said that it was an emotional and pride moment for the family.
“I am feeling very happy. It’s a proud and emotional moment for us,” said the visibly elated mother.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Which SRK Song Did Shukla Chose For His Space Launch Playlist?
India’s presence in space just reached new heights, quite literally, as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla blasted off on the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the Space Station (ISS).
But while the achievement is monumental, what truly struck a chord with many Indians was his song of choice for the big moment — the soul-stirring Swades track “Yun Hi Chala Chal.” The song featured Shah Rukh Khan and Makarand Deshpande.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Union Cabinet Passes Resolution On Shukla's Historic Spaceflight
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution after Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla scripted history by embarking on a space odyssey along with three others to the Space Station as part of a commercial mission by Axiom Space.
Speaking at the Cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw read out the resolution: “We welcome the successful launch of the space mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. The Indian astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is on the way to become the first Indian to go to the Space Station.”
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: Neil deGrasse Tyson Applauds 'India's Progress'
American astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson hailed Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey into space as a milestone not just for India but for all of humanity.
Speaking to CNN-News18, Neil deGrasse Tyson said, “It is evidence of India’s progress in space. We can think of this as a stepping stone which helps psychologically and emotionally, as it helps pry open opportunities that follow- including India’s own mission to space.”
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: What This Mission Means For India?
In his first message to Earth, Shukla said his space venture represented the beginning of India’s human spaceflight programme. The mission marks a new phase for India’s space programme, where human flights would become as routine as satellite launches.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: What Is The Objective Of This Mission?
Axiom Mission 4 will carry out approximately 60 scientific experiments and outreach activities involving 31 countries, including India, the US, Poland, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Nigeria, UAE, and several European nations. The research will span areas like human health, space agriculture, microgravity physics, and climate technology.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: When Will The Spacecraft Dock At ISS?
The spacecraft carrying four Axiom-4 crew members is scheduled to autonomously dock at approximately 7 am ET (4:30 pm IST) to the space-facing port of the space station’s Harmony module. Live coverage of the docking process will begin at 2:30 pm Indian time.
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Live Updates: What Did PM Modi Say On Shubhanshu Shukla's Historic Spaceflight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the successful launch of the Axiom-4 space mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland, and the United States, calling it a proud moment for the nation.
“The Indian Astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the way to become the first Indian to go to Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes, and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians,” he said on Wednesday.
