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Nasa astronaut Anil Menon is preparing for his first spaceflight, an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. (Image: Nasa)

From doctor to astronaut: Indian-American Anil Menon set for mission aboard ISS

June 19, 2026 10:12 am

Nasa astronaut Anil Menon will leave for the International Space Station in July, bringing together expertise in medicine, engineering, aviation, and human spaceflight.

Why the internet is obsessed with the 'zero gravity' sleep posture

June 03, 2026 6:59 pm

The zero gravity sleep position involves lying with your head and legs slightly elevated and knees bent, mimicking the posture astronauts use in space to reduce pressure on the spine.

No dentists in space: why astronauts get wisdom teeth removed

January 05, 2026 1:13 pm

In space, there are no emergency rooms—only preventive medicine designed to eliminate risks before launch.

Shubhanshu Shukla with his parents in Lucknow Monday.

Future looks extremely bright, perseverance key to success: Shubhanshu Shukla to students

August 25, 2025 1:39 pm

Shubhanshu Shukla reached his hometown Monday for the first time since his historic AXIOM 4 space mission.

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97

August 09, 2025 2:09 pm

Lovell was part of NASA's second astronaut class, known as the "New Nine," and became the first person to fly four space missions.

Shubhanshu Shukla on how he feels aboard the International Space Station: 'Thoda sa sarr bhaari hai...'

July 01, 2025 1:30 pm

Shubhanshu Shukla also opened up about not feeling well in his first call from space, "I was not feeling well, and I was very sleepy when we were launched into the vacuum."

Axiom 4 ISS space mission: Why Shubhanshu Shukla is carrying a white baby swan soft toy named 'Joy'

June 26, 2025 5:21 pm

While plush toys might appear whimsical in space missions, their presence is far more purposeful than one might assume

Shubhanshu Shukla expected to carry 'aamras,' 'halwa' to space as part of Axiom Mission 4; sister refutes claim dishes are homemade: 'It is just impossible'

June 11, 2025 12:47 pm

While multiple reports mention that the delicacies have been prepared by his family in Lucknow, his sister Suchi Shukla refuted the claims in an exclusive interaction with indianexpress.com

PM Modi reveals names of 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan mission

What is Gaganyaatri Angad Pratap's astronaut training like? IAF officer answers

April 21, 2025 2:17 am

Angad Pratap's schedule, he said, includes long hours of study, as well as rigorous aerobatic, physical, and psychological training.

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore spent 9 months in space instead of 1 week -- here’s how it may affect their health

March 19, 2025 10:12 am

Accompanied by another Nasa astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft soon.