New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) NASA astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission are carrying their personal iPhones into deep space for the first time, a shift in how the US space agency equips its crews for human spaceflight beyond Earth’s orbit.The four-member crew — Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen of the space agency — lifted off aboard the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Cen…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 (IANS) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday urged the youth to take the lead in building a strong and developed India. He was speaking at an interactive session held at Lok Bhavan. The event featured a talk by Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Space Research Organisation, titled “India in Space, India in Strength: The Youth Roadmap to Viksit Bharat.”The Governor said every Indian must work hard to make the vision of a better nation a reality.Refe…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared his experience related to his stay at the International Space Station with cadets of the National Defence Academy, an official said on Thursday.“An informative, motivating and inspiring talk by Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla was held for the cadets of National Defence Academy, #NDA,” said a post by the Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff.“During the interactive session, the #IAF fighter pilot and recipie…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) US lawmakers and officials have warned of risks in the transition from the International Space Station (ISS) to commercial space platforms, as China expands its presence in low Earth orbit.House Science Committee Chairman Brian Babin on Wednesday (local time) said, “The International Space Station… is a remarkable accomplishment that demonstrates the ingenuity of the American space program.”He stated the ISS has supported human spaceflight and research for more …
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry honour, by President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.Shukla travelled to the International Space Station under the Axiom-4 mission and undertook his space flight in 2025. After Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, he became the second Indian astronaut to travel to space.He has been honoured for displ…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Government on Sunday announced that Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be conferred the Ashok Chakra, while Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will receive the Kirti Chakra.Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of gallantry awards on 70 Armed Forces personnel for displaying exceptional courage, devotion to duty and sacrifice in the defence of the nation. Six of these awards will be given posthumo…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of human spaceflight, has retired from the American space agency NASA after an extraordinary 27-year career. Her retirement follows a historic and unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking the conclusion of a journey defined by endurance, leadership, and scientific excellence. According to a statement by NASA, Sunita Williams retired from the agency, effectiv…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) US space agency NASA on Thursday postponed its scheduled spacewalk over a ‘medical concern’ with an astronaut.Two Expedition 74 NASA astronauts — Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman — were slated for the first spacewalk of 2026. They had planned to exit an airlock aboard the International Space Station for the power upgrade work.The space agency, however, has not provided details about the medical issue or the name of the astronaut involved.“NASA is postponing the Thursd…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the major and historic events that occurred in the country in 2025 and said that this year gave India “even greater self-confidence”, while adding that now the nation is ready to move forward in 2026 with new hopes and new resolutions.Addressing his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “In just a few days, the year 2026 will knock on our door soon, and today, as I speak to you, memories of the entire year a…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) From Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) to the country getting the first private earth imaging satellite constellation, the Indian space sector added many firsts in 2025. The year 2026 will be marked by critical milestones beginning with the first uncrewed Ganganyaan mission.The space missions in 2025 were spearheaded by both government-led ISRO and private companies, which together bolstered the space…