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India is making significant strides in space exploration with its groundbreaking ISRO-NASA mission. The historic flight features Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla as the first ISRO astronaut aboard the International Space Station. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh celebrated this achievement as a testament to India's growing space capabilities. The mission represents a proud moment for the nation, highlighting the transformative space reforms initiated under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Key Points: ISRO-NASA Mission Marks India's Historic Space Milestone

  • - First ISRO astronaut Subhanshu Shukla joins international space mission
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Proud global acknowledgement of India's Space capabilities: Jitendra Singh lauds ISRO-NASA Mission to ISS

India's first ISRO astronaut joins ISS mission, celebrating space capabilities and national pride under Modi's leadership

"A proud global acknowledgement of India's Space capabilities - Dr. Jitendra Singh"

New Delhi, June 9

Union Minister for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday lauded the upcoming launch of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)-National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) collaborative mission to send the first ISRO astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS).

In a post on X, Singh described the mission as a "proud global acknowledgement of India's Space capabilities", paying tribute to the founding fathers of India's space programme, Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan.

He also expressed pride in India's growing space capabilities, noting the presence of Indian astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shuklam, who will be the first ISRO astronaut at the station, along with the other three crew members part of the mission.

The minister further credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the transformative space reforms.

"ISRO-NASA Mission to ISS. India heads to the International Space Station! As Subhanshu Shukla joins other 3 crew members to take off tomorrow at 5.52 PM IST. A proud global acknowledgement of India's Space capabilities... a befitting tribute to the founding fathers Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan. The miracle of reoriented Space reforms brought in by the government have lend a reinforced confidence to India's Space flight... Thanks PM Narendra Modi," the Union Minister stated.

According to Axiom Space, the Axiom Mission 4 will "realise the return" to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, marking each nation's first government-sponsored flight in more than 40 years. While this is the second human spaceflight mission in history for these countries, it will be the first time all three will execute a mission aboard the International Space Station.

This historic mission highlights how Axiom Space is redefining access to low-Earth orbit and elevating national space programmes globally.

The Ax-4 crew includes members from India, Poland, and Hungary, marking each nation's first mission to the space station in history and the second government-sponsored human spaceflight mission in over 40 years, according to Axiom Space.

Shubhanshu Shukla will be India's second national astronaut to go to space since 1984.

Slawosz Uznanski, European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut, will be the second Polish astronaut since 1978. Tibor Kapu will be the second national Hungarian astronaut since 1980.

Peggy Whitson will command her second commercial human spaceflight mission, adding to her standing record for the longest cumulative time in space by an American astronaut.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a proud moment for India! 🇮🇳 ISRO has come a long way from launching satellites to now sending our astronaut to ISS. This collaboration with NASA shows how much the world trusts our space capabilities. Jai Hind!
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Priya M.
While this is indeed an achievement, I hope the government also focuses on basic science education in rural areas. Space missions are great, but we need strong foundations too. Still, congratulations to ISRO and Group Captain Shukla!
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Arjun S.
Remember when people laughed at India's space program? Look at us now! From Aryabhata to Mangalyaan to this ISS mission - our scientists have made the nation proud. The next step should be our own space station!
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Sunita P.
My children are so excited about this mission! They've been making paper rockets all day. It's wonderful to see Indian youth getting inspired by our space achievements. More power to ISRO and our astronauts! ✨
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Vikram D.
The mention of Vikram Sarabhai brought tears to my eyes. These visionaries planted the seeds that are now bearing fruit. Hope this mission inspires more students to take up aerospace engineering!
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Neha R.
While celebrating this achievement, let's not forget the thousands of ISRO scientists working behind the scenes. They're the real heroes making India proud on the global stage. Salute to their dedication! 🙏

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