Shubhanshu Shukla’s 9 Days Aboard The ISS: Science, Spirit, And Space | India News

The Captain of the Indian Air Force Group Shubhanshu Shukla completed the first nine days at the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (AX-4) crew. This journey points to a very important moment by pointing to India’s effective return to human space flight after more than forty years. The mission of Shukla, full of groundbreaking research and inspiring social assistance, really emphasizes India’s expanding role in global space research.

The journey begins: launch and arrival

Now, the 634th person, Shukla, began his historical journey from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on June 25 at 12: 01. Expert Tibor Kapu (Hungary).

The crew, “Sevinç” Swan Zero-Gravity indicator, 28-hour transition during the transition of a quick check-in shared and expressed the first area birch. “Grace” was later completed with 4:16 pm IST as it rises on the Iss Harmony module at 16:02 on June 26 at 16:02. The crew entered the station on 26 June at 17:53 on June 26, NASA’s reconnaissance team welcomed them. During this special ceremony, Commander Whitson presented Shukla with the official astronaut needle and orbit flight number – a great moment of pride for all India.

One week pioneering science and social assistance

Last week, Shukla is at the forefront of AX-4 Mission’s ambitious scientific agenda, which includes more than 60 experiments.

Days 1 and 2: Settlement and first impressions

After a successful placement and welcome, the AX-4 crew was accustomed to the first days of micro gravity. Shukla and his crew friends shared their excitement and presented an incredible sight to the world from orbit to the world. Their living spaces-shukla’s dragon spacecraft-Kurdurs and the Expedition 73 crew completed their basic cycle activities and provided a problem-free transition to the research intensive tasks.

Day 3: Preparation for research

The crew continued to adapt to life in micro gravity by focusing on integration with the built -in Expedition 73 crew. They received training on delivery protocols and emergency procedures and transferred high priority cargo and emergency equipment. Shukla and his team launched an important installation for various research studies, including transferring samples to the specified modules.

Day 4: Diving to Critical Experiments

Shukla began practical research in the Glove of Life Sciences (LSG) working on the myogenesis experiment. This vital work aims to understand the biological paths behind the skeletal muscle deterioration in space, which can lead to treatments for muscular diseases on earth. He also participated in a historical social assistance event, speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing India’s growing cooperation in space and inspiring millions of people.

Day 5: Development of Sustainable Space Discoveries

Shukla continued to contribute to space research by focusing on space microalg, distributing samples bags and capturing images of algae strains. These small organisms promise great hope as a sustainable, food -rich food source for future long -term tasks. He also collected data for the Neuro Motion VR project, which investigates how micro gravity affects cognitive and motor functions, and telemetric health AI, which focuses on watching real -time health in space.

Day 6

Shukla carried out more operations in LSG for myogenesis and deepened information about muscle loss in micro gravity. He also tried to document the Voyager Tardigrades experiment, and examined how these harsh microscopic creatures survived and multiplied in space. This research can provide groundbreaking information to cellular flexibility through potential clinical applications in the world. His contributions spread to the bone in the ISS attempt, examining the effects of micro gravity on bone health and the sound in space work, analyzing the vocal pattern shifts in weightlessness.

Day 7: Discovering Life Support Systems

Shukla continued its significant contributions by documenting the Growth Experiment of Cyanobacteria, a study led by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). This research potentially contributes to future life support systems by recycling air and water in long tasks, receiving air and water in long tasks. He deployed samples for space micro -algae research and investigated the potential as food, fuel or a component in life support systems.

Day 8: Continuous research and global connections

Shukla continued its intensive research program and pioneered a series of biological research, including more studies on space micro algae and myogenesis experiments. In addition, Voyager Tardigrades continued to document the experiment and entered the cellular flexibility more deeply. His contributions to the bone in the ISS experiment emphasizes the focus of the task on astronaut health. On the Social Assistance Front, it is planned to connect with students in India, share their first -hand experiences and inspire future generations.

Day 9: Medicine is a pause and future efforts

After an effective week, the Ax-4 crew, including Shubhanshu Shukla, had a rightful day in the ninth day in space. This made them prepare for the rest of their two -week missions and charging and connecting with your loved ones. In just seven days, they completed about 113 orbits of over 2.9 million miles.

The journey of Shubhanshu Shukla is a proof of India’s re -emergence of human space flight and its commitment to global scientific progress. The ongoing work on ISS not only pushes the limits of scientific knowledge, but also inspires the new generation of Indian space enthusiasts.

(Girish Linganna is a science communication and a defense, aviation and geopolitical analyst. Add Engineering components India Pvt.