The Indian pilot set for a historic space journey on Axiom-4

An Indian astronaut is about to visit the ISS for the 1st time ever

An astronaut from India is set to launch to the International Space Station on the Ax-4 mission on June 11, marking a first for the nation.

Shubhanshu Shukla, first Indian in space in 41 years, will blast off in a Musk rocket

No Indian has been in orbit since Mr Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet rocket in 1984. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Pilot Axiom-4 Mission To International Space Station: NASA

Before astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission, prayers, questions — and a surprise dinner meet

On June 10, Shubhanshu Shukla, the 39-year-old Air Force Group Captain, will be one of four astronauts on the two-week Indo-US Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4) mission. For his family back in Lucknow, it’s a matter of both pride and anxiety.

What is Shubhanshu Shukla carrying to space? Aam ras, halwa and more

As Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla readies to pilot the Axiom-4 Mission on June 10, he will carry with him a range of Indian delicacies prepared by Isro that will remind him of home, like aam ras, moong halwa and more. The 39-year-old Indian Air Force pilot will head to the International Space Station along with three others, marking the first Indian astronaut to return to space after 41 years

Ax-4 crew completes launch rehearsal ahead of historic SpaceX mission featuring Indias Shubhanshu Shukla - The Tribune

The Ax-4 mission, launching June 10, includes astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary--each on their country's first spaceflight in over 40 years. The mission will conduct 60 scientific studies from 31 countries aboard the International Space Station, advancing global space research and collaboration.