“India Is a Partner, Not a Passenger”: S Somanath on Shukla’s ISS Mission Boosting Gaganyaan

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

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Former ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath has underscored the historic significance of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s presence aboard the International Space Station, stating that India is no longer just a passenger in global space missions. “India is a partner, a participant, and a future-ready

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Shubhanshu Shukla Sends “Namaskar from Space” Ahead of ISS Docking

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force pilot who became India’s first astronaut in over four decades, sent a warm “Namaskar from space” to Earth as his SpaceX Dragon spacecraft orbited 418 km above the planet, en route to the International Space Station. This heartfelt message, broadcast during a live feed, marked a proud […]

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Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Pilot Axiom-4 to ISS on June 25

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is set to make history as he prepares to pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch, confirmed for June 25, will take place from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:01 PM IST (2:31 AM EDT). The crew capsule is […]

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SpaceX Crew-10 Arrives at ISS to Replace NASA Astronauts

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS), carrying four astronauts to replace NASA’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stationed on the ISS for an extended nine-month mission. The arrival marks a crucial step in the continuous rotation of crew members aboard the orbiting laboratory. SpaceX Crew-10 […]

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NASA Extends ISS Mission for Astronauts Due to Starliner Issues

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

NASA has extended the mission of two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to ongoing technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, were originally scheduled for an eight-day mission in June 2024, but their stay has now been prolonged significantly.