https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://newsanalysisindia.com/world/jitendra-singh-celebrates-axiom-4-undocking-nation-awaits-group-captain-shuklas-return/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/jitendra-singh-celebrates-axiom-4-undocking-nation-awaits-group-captain-shuklas-return/ Union Minister Jitendra Singh expressed his excitement on Monday following the successful undocking of the Axiom-4 mission. He highlighted the nation’s anticipation for the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying the crew, is en route back to Earth after completing its mission at the International Space Station (ISS). NASA confirmed the undocking, noting that the spacecraft separated from the ISS’s Harmony module at 7:15 a.m. EDT. The mission, involving over 60 scientific studies and numerous outreach events, is targeting a splashdown off the coast of California on July 15. Group Captain Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, piloted the spacecraft. Before departure, ISS Commander Takuya Onishi praised the crew’s contributions, and Commander Peggy Whitson expressed gratitude for the experience. Group Captain Shukla also delivered a farewell speech, referencing Rakesh Sharma’s iconic words, highlighting the progress of India. The mission carried over 580 pounds of cargo back to Earth, including research data and hardware.

]]> https://newsanalysisindia.com/world/group-captain-shubhanshu-shuklas-microgravity-experiments-on-axiom-4-mission/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/group-captain-shubhanshu-shuklas-microgravity-experiments-on-axiom-4-mission/ The Axiom Mission 4 crew, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is conducting extensive research in space. Shukla focused on three experiments: studying the effects of microgravity on plant germination and development using a ‘sprouts project,’ deploying microalgae for potential food, oxygen, and biofuel production, and conducting crop seed experiments to identify plants with traits suitable for space farming. The crew also participated in studies on eye movement, mental health, muscle loss countermeasures, and the impact of clothing on heat transfer. Further research included data collection on cardiovascular and balance systems, smartphone motion sensor accuracy, and radiation exposure. A cognitive experiment, the Acquired Equivalence Test, was also undertaken.

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