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Overall Context:
This document appears to be a live news feed or blog post covering the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS), with a particular focus on the participation of Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu shukla, who is set to become the first Indian to visit the ISS. The timeline spans from June 25th to June 26th, 2025.
Key Events and Timestamps (June 26, 2025):
3:00 PM IST: Axiom Space and SpaceX share an image of the ISS from the Dragon spacecraft.
2:50 PM IST: The Dragon spacecraft begins its approach to “Waypoint 0,” 400m from the ISS, after completing the AI-Midcourse Burn.
2:15 PM IST: The mission is “on track” to dock at 4:30 PM IST.
2:00 PM IST: Axiom Space will broadcast the docking live, starting at 4:30 AM EDT.
1:00 PM IST: S. Somanath, former chairman of ISRO, comments on India’s growing role in space research and the meaning of Shukla’s presence for the Gaganyaan mission.
12:30 PM IST: A report is linked explaining how the SpaceX Dragon capsule will dock at the ISS.
11:30 AM IST: The Ax-4 astronauts check in from orbit, with Shubhanshu Shukla sharing his initial experiences and thoughts.
Key Events and Timestamps (June 25, 2025):
2:30 PM IST: The Indian Air Force celebrates Shubhanshu Shukla’s “indomitable spirit.”
2:00 PM IST: Aloke Kumar,Shukla’s mentor at IISc,expresses his pride but also reminds Shukla to finish his thesis upon his return.
1:25 PM IST: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu wish Shukla and the other astronauts success.
1:00 PM IST: Shubhanshu Shukla delivers a message to India from space.
12:55 PM IST: City Montessori School in Lucknow celebrates their alumnus, Shubhanshu Shukla.
Key People and Organizations:
Shubhanshu Shukla: Indian Air Force Group Captain, part of the Ax-4 mission, set to be the first Indian on the ISS.
Axiom Space: Private space company organizing the Ax-4 mission.
SpaceX: Space transportation company providing the Dragon spacecraft.
International Space Station (ISS): The destination of the Ax-4 mission.
S. Somanath: Former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Aloke Kumar: Shukla’s mentor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India.
Droupadi Murmu: President of India.
indian Air Force (IAF): Shukla’s parent organization.
City Montessori School (CMS): Shukla’s alma mater.
Key Themes:
India’s growing presence in space exploration: Shukla’s mission is highlighted as a notable milestone for india.
International collaboration: The Ax-4 mission involves astronauts from multiple countries.
Human spaceflight: The focus is on the experiences and perspectives of the astronauts.
Technological advancements: The use of SpaceX’s Dragon capsule and AI-driven maneuvers are mentioned.
the document provides a real-time update on the Ax-4 mission, emphasizing the historical significance of Shubhanshu Shukla’s participation and India’s increasing role in space exploration.