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Artemis II Update: "Under Pressure" and Homeward Bound. After traveling further from Earth than any humans in history, the Artemis II crew prepares for splashdown. Get the latest on radiation tests, manual piloting, and the homeward leg. The four astronauts of NASA’s historic Artemis II mission have officially entered the "home stretch" of their 10-day journey. Following a record-breaking loop around the far side of the Moon, the crew began Flight Day 8 yesterday with a high-energy wake-up call and a shift in focus from lunar exploration to the critical procedures required for a safe return to Earth. A Musical Start to the Return Leg At 11:35 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Mission Control in Houston jolted the crew awake with the iconic bassline of "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie. The choice was a fitting nod to the intense physics of the upcoming reentry, but it was followed by a heartwarming moment: a personalized message from the Canadian Space Agency...

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla: From Fighter Pilot to India's Next Star-Gazer. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – June 25, 2025 – Today, as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to pilot the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS), he embarks on a journey that culminates years of rigorous training, unwavering dedication, and a lifelong dream. Shukla, an accomplished Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter pilot, is not just a participant in this global space endeavor; he represents India's renewed ambition in human spaceflight, poised to become only the second Indian to venture beyond Earth's atmosphere. Born on October 10, 1985, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Shubhanshu Shukla's trajectory towards the cosmos began with a profound inspiration. The 1999 Kargil War, when he was just 14, ignited a fierce desire to serve his nation, steering him towards a career in the armed forces. A studious and introspective child, he pursued his early education at City Montessori S...

The Ax-4 mission will launch with astronauts from four countries, including India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who begins his maiden space journey. Bengaluru, India – June 25, 2025 – As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to make history as the second Indian to journey to space, he does so alongside an accomplished international crew for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS). This diverse team represents a significant step in global collaboration for human spaceflight, bringing together seasoned expertise and national aspirations. Also Read: Shubhanshu Shukla to Soar into Space Today, India Eyes ... Who is Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain Ax-4 : From Fighter Pilot to... The four-member Ax-4 crew, set to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, will spend approximately two weeks on the ISS, conducting a wide range of scientific experiments and outreach activities. Let's meet the individuals who will share this remarkable jo...

Shubhanshu Shukla to Soar into Space Today, India Eyes Historic Milestone June 25, 2025 – In a momentous day for India's burgeoning space ambitions, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to launch into space today as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS). This historic flight marks a significant step for India, as Shukla will become only the second Indian to journey to space, four decades after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's pioneering flight in 1984. Also Read: Meet the Elite Crew of Axiom Mission 4, Blazing With India's Shubhanshu Who is Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain Ax-4 : From Fighter Pilot to... The Axiom-4 mission, a private astronaut mission to the ISS, is scheduled to lift off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force fighter pilot and one of ISRO's astronaut designates for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission, will serve as the pilot for this crucial flig...

NASA and SpaceX postponed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, delaying the long-awaited return of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams. The Crew-10 mission, set to launch from Florida aboard a SpaceX rocket, was intended to replace the current crew on the ISS and facilitate the return of Wilmore and Williams, who have been stranded in space for nine months following their trip on Boeing’s faulty Starliner spacecraft. NASA announced that the launch was called off due to a hydraulic system issue with the  Falcon 9 rocket 's ground support clamp arm. The space agency said that launch teams are working to resolve the issue before setting a new launch date. When will Sunita Williams return to Earth now? NASA has announced a revised launch target for no earlier than 7.03 pm EDT (2303 GMT) on Friday (4.33 am IST on Saturday) after postponing Wednesday’s attempt due to high winds and rain forecast along ...