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‘Proud that one of my missions generated such excitement’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gets rousing welcome in Lucknow
August 26, 2025 3:28 am
Later in the day, the 39-year-old called on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence. A roadshow was also organised in his honour
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on spacecraft splashdown and renewable energy (Week 114)
August 12, 2025 10:36 am
UPSC Mains GS 3: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025-2026? Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions on spacecraft splashdown and renewable energy. Thought process and answer structure included. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
Delhi Confidential: Space In Textbook
July 18, 2025 4:06 am
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey to the International Space Station (ISS) has already found a place in a new NCERT textbook for Class 5 released this month.
Knowledge Nugget | Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth: 10 key points for your UPSC prep
July 19, 2025 10:36 am
Only the second Indian to travel to space Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth on Tuesday. Here are the key points that you need to know for your UPSC Science and Technology current affairs. In 'Beyond the Nugget', learn about the SpaDeX Mission.
India welcomes return of Axiom-4 Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla after historic ISS mission
July 17, 2025 8:54 am
After spending 18 days on the International Space Station (ISS), during which he went around the Earth 288 times, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his colleagues on the Axiom-4 mission began their 22-hour return journey to Earth on Monday afternoon.
What Shubhanshu Shukla came back to Earth with: A beautiful view and knowledge to boost India’s space mission
July 16, 2025 8:50 pm
His insights can help refine mission planning for Gaganyaan. ISS operations will also serve as a template for India’s space station plans. The experience gained will suggest strategies for future Moon and deep space exploration missions
Simpler, safer: Why spacecraft prefer splashdowns over landing on ground
July 18, 2025 2:14 pm
Landing in the ocean is the preferred way to bring back astronauts from space, though some spacecraft also make a landing on a runway like an aircraft. But the latter has special requirements, needs more sophisticated systems, and is usually costlier.
What Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 mission will mean for India's space ambitions
July 16, 2025 11:43 am
The participation of one of its astronaut candidates in Axiom 4 will enrich Gaganyaan in terms of planning and execution. In this regard, it is pertinent to remember that Shubhanshu Shukla was extensively trained in many US facilities, including at NASA, for about eight months. Fairly detailed knowledge of such facilities as well as the training procedures would not have been available to us without the participation in a human spaceflight mission.
Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after 20 days in space
July 16, 2025 2:41 am
The spacecraft carrying the Axiom-4 crew separated from the International Space Station — the only orbiting laboratory — Monday evening at around 4:45 pm.
Axiom-4 mission return to Earth: Undocking from ISS, splashdown off California coast -- full schedule here
July 15, 2025 10:04 am
Axiom-4 mission return: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned the expected time of splashdown and said the timings are subject to weather conditions with a margin window of approximately one hour.
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