India is all set to create history once again in its space journey. An Indian astronaut will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) next month as part of an international space mission. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force will be part of the upcoming Axiom Space mission, Ax-4.
Announcing this, Minister of State for Space and Atomic Energy, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said, India is poised to script a defining chapter in its space journey through this mission. After a high-level meeting held in New Delhi to review major future plans of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the coming months, Dr. Singh said the country is ready for its next space milestone. The Minister also underscored the significance of the upcoming human spaceflight and a series of critical ISRO missions.
He noted that the collaboration with international partners and the strategic momentum of projects like Gaganyaan reflect India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in space technology. The Minister emphasized that these efforts are not only scientific in nature but also aligned with the vision of a developed and self-reliant India.
