Archive · 21 May 2025
Indian Astronaut to Conduct Experiments, Interact with Students
An Indian astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, is going to the International Space Station.
He will do science experiments with NASA and ISRO.
They will test growing Indian food crops in space.
He will also talk live to students from India.
The mission is a big step for India and shows countries working together in space.
He will be wearing specially designed Omega watches.
The mission has educational goals to inspire students.
Shubhanshu Shukla will be part of the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS.
The launch is scheduled for June 8, 2025, or later.
He will conduct five joint science experiments with NASA.
Shukla will engage with students from India through a live broadcast.
He will be wearing Omega Speedmaster watches during the mission.
- Who
- Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, NASA, ISRO, Axiom-4 crew, Omega
- What
- Axiom-4 mission, including scientific experiments and student interactions.
- When
- Launch no sooner than June 8, 2025
- Where
- International Space Station (ISS)
- Why
- To conduct scientific research, promote international collaboration, and inspire students.
- Astronaut
- Shubhanshu Shukla (India)
- Mission Name
- Axiom-4
- Launch Date
- June 8, 2025 (or later)
- Experiments
- 5 joint NASA/ISRO, 7 biological
- Student Interaction
- Live event via radio communication
- Watch
- Omega Speedmaster (X-33 Skywalker & Moonwatch)
Sources
Indian astronaut to conduct 5 experiments with Nasa, speak to students
Ax-4 readiness review today; Shubhanshu Shukla to do 5 additional experiments with Nasa, live events with students
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with students live from the ISS this June and conduct five additional experiments with NASA
