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First Indian Astronaut on Private ISS Mission

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-31T09:23:25.409797+05:30

- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an IAF officer, will pilot Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS in spring 2025. - Shukla, also part of India's Gaganyaan programme, is excited to experience microgravity and plans to perform yoga in space. - The mission, commanded by Peggy Whitson, includes European astronauts and aims to conduct science, outreach, and commercial activities. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/will-try-to-do-yoga-indian-astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-shares-his-international-space-station-checklist-101738261090240.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-astronaut-to-pilot-private-spacecraft-axiom-4-do-yoga-in-space-7598205), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shubhanshu-shukla-iaf-officer-becomes-1st-indian-astronaut-for-private-axiom-mission-to-iss-101738256974164.html)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an IAF officer, will pilot Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS in spring 2025.
Shukla, also part of India's Gaganyaan programme, is excited to experience microgravity and plans to perform yoga in space.
The mission, commanded by Peggy Whitson, includes European astronauts and aims to conduct science, outreach, and commercial activities.

Source: Hindustan Times, Ndtv, Hindustan Times