ISRO's Shubhanshu Shukla: Indian astronaut to conduct to conduct healthcare experiments in space
Edited By Abhinav Yadav
Published: Jun 04, 2025, 14:58 IST | Updated: Jun 04, 2025, 16:00 IST
Axiom-4 mission launches on 10 june 2025 with astronauts from India, us, poland, and Hungary. ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the craft and conduct Indian experiments. The mission focuses on space healthcare, global science, and student engagement.
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Ax-4 Mission: Science in Space
Four astronauts, including ISRO’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, will travel to space on 10 June 2025. They will work together to carry out about 60 different science experiments during their mission.
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Shubhanshu Shukla’s Role
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is the mission pilot and will be the first Indian to pilot a spacecraft to the ISS. He will carry out seven Indian experiments, including stem cell and crop seed studies.
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Global Science Collaboration
Ax-4 includes astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, and the US. They will work on experiments from 31 countries, covering human health, AI in space, biology, and new materials.
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Healthcare Research in Space
The astronauts will study diabetes, cancer cell growth, and the use of insulin in space. Peggy Whitson, mission commander, says this research could help more people qualify for space travel in the future.
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Live Student Interactions
Astronauts will connect with students worldwide through live sessions and science demonstrations from the ISS. Shukla will interact with Indian students and share his experience with the next generation.
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Special Food and Cultural Items
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will take mango nectar, carrot halwa, and moong dal halwa to the International Space Station. He is also carrying cultural artefacts from the National Institute of Design
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A Swan Called Joy
A toy swan named Joy will travel with the crew as a symbol of purity and knowledge. The swan connects to the mission’s spirit and will be revealed as part of the vehicle’s name during the 14-day journey.
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