As Shubhanshu Shukla readies to become the second Indian in space, a look back at the journey of the first—Rakesh Sharma. Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma ventured into space more than four decades ago, in April 1984.

Revisiting Rakesh Sharma’s space legacy as ISRO's Shubhanshu Shukla prepares for Axiom-4 mission (In pics)

Though their paths differ, these astronauts share a connection to India that resonates deeply with the nation’s growing ambitions in space. 

National Astronaut Day 2025: Honouring Rakesh Sharma, Shubhanshu Shukla & India’s other space icons

Group Captain, India's Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 crew, will conduct seven scientific experiments developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation during his 14-day stay aboard the International Space Station. 

Axiom-4 Mission: ISRO's Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct 7 microgravity experiments in space

India News: Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule.

Indian astronaut Gp Capt Shukla to fly to space on 29th May

The SpaDeX mission was launched on December 30 last year when the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) placed the two satellites -- SDX01 and SDX02 -- in orbit to demonstrate the docking experiment in space. India news | Science & tech

ISRO achieves second successful docking of SpaDeX satellites

World: Mandalay University, Sky Villa, Phayani Pagoda, Mahamuni Pagoda, Ananda Pagoda, Ava Bridge, are among the structures that have been captured in significant detail by the Indian Cartosat-3 satellite.

ISRO shares satellite images of Myanmar quake’s deadly impact

According to ShakthiSAT's official website, the vision of the mission is "to empower girls in 108 countries through STEM education and space exploration." Science & Tech Trending

ShakthiSAT mission: The number 108 has a special place in ancient Indian astronomy

Trending | SCIENCE & TECH | World: ISRO achieves a milestone with successful undocking of SpaDeX satellites SDX1 and SDX2, setting the stage for future ambitious space missions.

ISRO achieves historic 'undocking' of SpaDeX satellites, paving way for future space missions

A recent study based on Chandrayaan-3 data suggests ice deposits may be more widespread beneath the Moon’s polar surface than previously thought. 

India: ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Detects Hidden Ice Beneath Moon’s Surface | Space News | WION

Former ISRO chairman Dr S Somanath revealed that he discovered his cancer on the morning of the Aditya-L1 launch. Insisting on an ultrasound scan, he was informed of a potential issue.

'I'll bleed to death': Ex-ISRO chief who landed India on Moon, opens up on his battle with cancer

The Gaganyaan mission, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), aims to send Indian astronauts into space on an indigenous spacecraft. This mission places India among a select group of nations with human spaceflight capabilities.


ISRO to send 'fruit flies' into space along with astronauts on Gaganyaan mission

A team from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad has identified a new exoplanet, TOI-6038A b, located outside the Solar System. 

‘78.5 times Earth’s mass’: Indian scientists discover giant exoplanet with a 6-day year

Science & Tech | Learn about the scientific efforts to map the lunar landing site and uncover its connection to the emergence of life on Earth.

Study reveals mindboggling fact about age of Chandrayaan-3's landing site

Science & Tech India News | It has not been possible to fire the engine and raise the satellite's orbit, due to an issue with the valve that releases the oxidizer. 

ISRO's NVS-02 satellite stuck in initial orbit, survival uncertain

The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated ₹13,415.20 crore to the Department of Space, up from ₹13,042.75 crore in the previous year. The increased funding aims to support ongoing and upcoming space projects.


'Rs 13,415 crore': ISRO gets budget boost as India lines up major space missions

SCIENCE & TECH | World | India News: Interestingly, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is now known by the Axiom-4 callsign ‘Shuks’, was born in 1985, a year after Rakesh Sharma’s spaceflight.

Exclusive: Indian astronaut ‘Shuks’ to fly to space in May 2025

India News | This launch adds to India's NavIC constellation, increasing operational satellites to 5 out of 7 planned, enhancing regional navigation and positioning accuracy.

ISRO marks 'mission success' with historic 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota

Science & Technology | In a launch mission  of ISRO that spans a little over 19minutes, the 50.9meters tall GSLV F-15 rocket will hurl the 2,250kg NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous transfer orbit.

Countdown underway for ISRO's 100th rocket launch

NVS-02 is the second satellite in India’s new generation of navigation satellites, contributing to the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system. 

'Indian Constellation': What is ISRO's NVS-02 satellite?

ISRO announced that the GSLV-F15 rocket has been fully integrated with the NVS-02 satellite. The launch is scheduled for January 29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

'Major Milestone': ISRO ready for 100th launch as it completes GSLV-F15 rocket integration

SCIENCE & TECH | India News: This uncrewed mission serves as a precursor to sending astronauts into space, ensuring the spacecraft’s systems are fully validated before human deployment. 

Crew module dispatched for ISRO’s first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan

ISRO refers to its heaviest and most powerful rocket as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III), commonly known as the 'Bahubali' rocket.

What is ISRO's 'Baahubali' rocket?

Trending | SCIENCE & TECH : Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released a captivating video that captured the exact moment of the historic docking. This achievement positions India as the fourth country in the world—after the US, Russia, and China—to master space-docking technology.


Watch: ISRO shares video of historic satellite docking in SpaDeX mission

India News | Science & Tech | Trending: The TLP will boost the Indian Space ecosystem by enabling more launches and to undertake human spaceflight and space exploration missions

India to build 3rd rocket launchpad at Sriharikota at cost of $460mn

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