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Irene Klotz
July 09, 2025
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla is serving as pilot for the ongoing Axiom-4 mission at the International Space Station.
Credit: Axiom Space
Even before the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launches the first uncrewed flight test of its Gaganyaan capsule—a milestone expected in December—a member of the nation’s founding astronaut corps is now an experienced space flyer. Group Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is…
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