Inspiring The Next Generation of Indian Explorers (Space People)

Indian Air Force test pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, born in Lucknow in 1985, was selected as a Gaganyaan astronaut and pilot of Axiom Mission 4 Ax-4, marking India’s space resurgence after a 41-year hiatus. Shukla graduated from NDA with a BSc in Computer Science and an M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering. He is married to Dr. Kamna Shubha Shukla, a dentist. She has known Shubhanshu since having been classmates since primary school, maintaining a close friendship that developed into marriage. The couple has a son together. His journey underlines India’s new phase in space ambitions.

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SpaceX Ax-4 launch postponed: propellant leak (Space News)

SpaceX Ax-4 launch postponed due to propellant leak

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Meet Axiom-4 Pilot Shubanshu Shukla (Space People)

Axiom Space is set to launch the first Indian astronaut to orbit since 1984, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, on the Ax-4 mission. The four-person mission will conduct research and tech demonstrations aboard the ISS for 14 days, with contributions from over 30 countries.

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Astronauts Making Pizza on the ISS (Space People)

Pizza-making on the International Space Station (ISS) has become a unique culinary experience, with astronauts gathering to prepare and share their personal pizzas. The process involves securing ingredients, assembling the pizza, and baking it in a special oven. NASA is exploring 3D food printing technology for future missions.

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