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Indian Astronaut to Enhance Training in Axiom-4 Mission

7/3/2025

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's involvement in the Axiom-4 mission marks a significant step for India's Gaganyaan program. His experiences will bolster astronaut training and mission strategies as the nation gears up for its first uncrewed flight in late 2025, followed by a crewed mission in early 2027. Shukla will also showcase Indian handicrafts aboard the ISS.

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's involvement in the Axiom-4 mission marks a significant step for India's Gaganyaan program. His experiences will bolster astronaut training and mission strategies as the nation gears up for its first uncrewed flight in late 2025, followed by a crewed mission in early 2027. Shukla will also showcase Indian handicrafts aboard the ISS.