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Tejpaul Bhatia Named CEO of Axiom Mission 4 Ahead of Historic ISS Flight

Amit GuptaBy Amit GuptaMay 7, 2025Updated:May 7, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
Tejpaul Bhatia Named CEO of Axiom Mission 4 Ahead of Historic ISS Flight
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Leading a Global Mission with Indian Roots

Tejpaul Bhatia, an Indian-origin technology executive, has taken charge as CEO of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), marking a major step for India’s expanding footprint in space. With this leadership shift, the mission gains fresh momentum as it prepares to send Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) in early 2025.

Bhatia’s appointment is being hailed as a strategic boost to India’s collaboration with global space powers, reflecting the growing influence of Indian talent in international aerospace leadership.

Shubhanshu Shukla: India’s Space Trailblazer

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become only the second Indian to fly to space, after Rakesh Sharma’s historic journey in 1984. Born in Lucknow in 1985, Shukla has an impressive resume: over 2,000 flying hours across high-performance aircraft including the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and MiG-29.

His selection for the Ax-4 mission marks a significant milestone for India’s human spaceflight ambitions, blending advanced pilot training with a passion for scientific exploration and cultural representation.

India’s Culture in Orbit

Shukla’s mission goes beyond technical and scientific goals—it’s also a cultural odyssey. He plans to take symbolic items representing India’s vast heritage into space, sourced from various states and crafted in collaboration with Indian universities and institutions.

Among his unique plans: demonstrating yoga in microgravity, sharing traditional Indian meals with the international crew, and offering live interactions with students back home. These efforts aim to humanize space exploration and showcase India’s rich identity on a global platform.

Intensive Training for a Stellar Mission

As the primary astronaut for Ax-4, Shukla is undergoing comprehensive training in Houston, Texas, alongside his backup, Group Captain Prashanth Nair. The program includes simulations in spacecraft operation, emergency protocols, ISS systems, and scientific research in microgravity.

This training is part of a larger vision: India’s upcoming Gaganyaan program, which will eventually carry Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit aboard an Indian spacecraft. The Ax-4 mission serves as a key stepping stone in preparing India’s astronauts for future independent missions.

Axiom Mission 4: A Symbol of Global Partnership

Axiom Mission 4 is more than just a spaceflight—it’s a symbol of global collaboration, innovation, and cultural unity. With Tejpaul Bhatia leading the mission and Shubhanshu Shukla representing India’s aspirations, this journey captures the essence of international cooperation in the new era of space exploration.

Axiom-4 Mission Crew

As countdowns begin for the 2025 launch, all eyes are on this landmark mission that bridges continents, cultures, and cutting-edge science.

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Amit Gupta, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Indian.Community, is based in Atlanta, USA. Passionate about connecting and uplifting the Indian diaspora, he balances his time between family, community initiatives, and storytelling.Reach out to him at press@indian.community.

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