Axiom-4 Mission: Veteran Indian Scientists React To Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic Flight To Space

The Axiom-4 mission successfully launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking a historic milestone as IAF Group Captain ShubhanShu Shukla becomes the first Indian in 41 years to reach the International Space Station. Shukla travels aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, launched on a Falcon 9 rocket, accompanied by three other astronauts. Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan and space expert RC Kapoor hailed the mission as an extraordinary opportunity, with Kapoor emphasising the rich, multi-faceted experience awaiting Shukla. SIA-India President Subba Rao Pavuluri called it a great day for India, marking a proud return to space exploration.#shubhanshushukla #axiom4 #iss #indianairforce #spacex #crewdragon #falcon9 #nasa #nambinarayanan #rckapoor #spaceflight #indianinspace #spaceexploration #gaganyaan #spacecollaboration #peggywhitson #poland #hungary #spaceresearch #indiangoestospace #spacefuture #nasa #isro #toi #toibharat