Indian astronaut to join ISS crew in Indo-US space mission; Know about him

The historic mission marks India’s first human spaceflight participation in an ISS expedition, symbolising a significant stride in Indo-US space cooperation. Read further on Dynamite News

Bengaluru: In a landmark collaboration between India and the United States, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are set to launch a joint mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on 10 June.

The historic mission marks India's first human spaceflight participation in an ISS expedition, symbolising a significant stride in Indo-US space cooperation. The lift-off is scheduled for 5:52 PM IST, with a special YouTube Live stream beginning at 3:45 pm IST to mark the occasion.

ISRO-NASA Mission

"ISRO-NASA Mission to ISS. India heads to the International Space Station! Join the YouTube LIVE on June 10, 3:45 PM IST — liftoff at 5:52 PM!" ISRO announced on X platform on Monday.

The mission will see an Indian astronaut join the crew aboard the ISS, contributing to microgravity research, technology demonstrations, and space medicine experiments during the visit. This effort follows the signing of key space agreements and growing synergy between ISRO and NASA in the fields of satellite navigation, Earth observation, and deep space exploration.

The mission is being widely seen as a precursor to future joint efforts in lunar and interplanetary exploration under the Artemis Accord framework, to which India is a signatory.

Space enthusiasts and citizens can watch the historic event live on ISRO and NASA’s official YouTube channels. (With inputs from agencies)

Shubhanshu Shukla: A Brief Profile

Shubhanshu Shukla was born on 10 October 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He did his early education from City Montessori School, Lucknow. After which at the age of only 16, he was selected for the National Defense Academy (NDA). In the year 2006, he joined the Indian Air Force.

Shubhanshu is one of the four astronauts selected for the Gaganyaan mission. This mission will be India's first indigenous human space mission in 2027, and Shubhanshu's experience will strengthen it. His experiments will help improve nutrition and bio-recycling systems for human life in space.

He is a skilled test pilot of the Indian Air Force. His father wanted him to become an IAS, but he chose the path of the Indian Air Force. Now he is ready to wave the flag of India in space.

Shubhanshu will hold the title of the first Indian to set foot on the ISS and the second Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma. He flew more than 2,000 hours on aircraft like Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Dornier and An-32.