{"id":210183,"date":"2025-04-18T17:52:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T12:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/?p=210398"},"modified":"2025-04-18T17:52:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T12:22:25","slug":"international-space-mission-carrying-indian-astronaut-scheduled-for-next-month-dr-jitendra-singh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/hi\/international-space-mission-carrying-indian-astronaut-scheduled-for-next-month-dr-jitendra-singh\/","title":{"rendered":"International Space mission carrying Indian astronaut scheduled for next month: Dr Jitendra Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"

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India poised to script a defining chapter in its space journey<\/h5>\n

Indian Astronaut Set for Historic Space Mission as ISRO Charts Bold New Frontiers<\/p>\n

India\u2019s Space Dreams Soar Higher with Gaganyaan Prep, ISS Mission, and a Summer of Launches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

NEW DELHI, 18 April 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

India is poised to script a defining chapter in its space journey, international Space mission carrying Indian astronaut has been scheduled for next month.<\/p>\n

Announcing this after a high-level meeting held to review major\u00a0 future plans of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the coming months,\u00a0 Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the mission will mark the visit of\u00a0 first Indian ever to visit the International Space Station (ISS) and the first Indian astronaut to travel to Space in over four decades after Rakesh Sharma\u2019s iconic 1984 flight aboard a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft.<\/p>\n

The announcement comes amid a flurry of activity in India\u2019s space sector, which is gearing up for an ambitious slate of missions in the coming months.<\/p>\n

Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO, made a presentation elaborating the status of various upcoming Space missions.<\/p>\n

Chairman ISRO informed that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is all prepared to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) next month as part of Axiom Space\u2019s Ax-4 mission.<\/p>\n

Group Captain Shukla\u2019s mission, scheduled for May 2025, marks a milestone in India\u2019s expanding international space collaborations. A decorated test pilot with the Indian Air Force, he was shortlisted under ISRO\u2019s Human Spaceflight Program (HSP) and is among the top contenders for the Gaganyaan mission, India\u2019s first indigenous crewed orbital flight. His journey aboard the Ax-4 mission is expected to provide critical hands-on experience in spaceflight operations, launch protocols, microgravity adaptation, and emergency preparedness \u2014 all essential for India\u2019s crewed space ambitions.<\/p>\n

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What sets Shukla\u2019s mission apart is its strategic importance. Unlike the symbolic undertones of India\u2019s first human spaceflight, this time the focus is on operational readiness and global integration. His participation underscores India\u2019s growing engagement with public-private international partnerships in space and its resolve to emerge as a serious contender in human space exploration.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndia is ready for its next space milestone,\u201d said Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscoring 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, ISRO updated Dr. Jitendra Singh on several key developments since January 2025. These include the public release of data from the Aditya L1 solar mission, successful demonstration of docking and undocking technologies, testing of the highest thrust liquid engine developed in India, and the historic 100th launch (GSLV-F15) from Sriharikota. ISRO also supported national events like the Kumbh Mela 2025 through satellite-based monitoring and announced a successful demonstration of restarting the Vikas Engine, crucial for future launch vehicle recovery missions.<\/p>\n

Among the major missions lined up for May to July 2025, ISRO will launch the PSLV-C61 mission carrying the state-of-the-art EOS-09 satellite. Equipped with a C-band synthetic aperture radar, EOS-09 will be capable of capturing high-resolution images of Earth\u2019s surface under all weather conditions, day or night. Another significant milestone will be the Test Vehicle-D2 (TV-D2) mission, designed to simulate an abort scenario and demonstrate the Gaganyaan Crew Escape System. The mission includes sea recovery operations for the Crew Module, mimicking procedures planned for India\u2019s first human spaceflight.<\/p>\n

June will see the highly anticipated launch of the NISAR satellite aboard the GSLV-F16. This NASA-ISRO collaboration aims to study Earth\u2019s ecosystems and natural hazards through dual-frequency radar data, combining NASA\u2019s L-band payloads with ISRO\u2019s S-band contributions. The LVM3-M5 mission, scheduled for July, will cater to a commercial contract with AST SpaceMobile Inc., USA, launching BlueBird Block-2 satellites under NewSpace India Limited\u2019s commercial program.<\/p>\n

As India\u2019s space strategy matures, Group Captain Shukla\u2019s upcoming mission stands as a symbol of a confident, forward-looking nation ready to reclaim its place in the global space race. His journey is more than just a flight \u2014 it\u2019s a signal that India is stepping boldly into a new era of space exploration.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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