India sends its first astronaut into space in 41 years

Published: 6/25/2025
India sends its first astronaut into space in 41 years
India celebrates as its first astronaut in 41 years embarks on the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is piloting the mission, becoming the second Indian to travel to space after 26 hours when the spacecraft docks at the ISS. The mission, led by former Nasa astronaut Peggy Whitson, includes astronauts from Poland and Hungary and is a collaborative effort between various space agencies and private companies. Prime Minister Modi and Indians across the country rejoice in this historic space journey.