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28 Jun

PM Modi Hails Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s ISS Mission as Milestone for India’s Space Aspirations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyAxiom-4 mission, International Space Station, PM Modi, Shubhanshu Shukla

New Delhi, June 28, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke via video link with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, calling his journey a historic step toward India’s future in human space exploration.In a conversation brimming with national pride, chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” echoed on the ISS as Modi praised the Lucknow-born astronaut’s achievement. “You are farthest from India, but closest to the hearts of all Indians,” the Prime Minister told Shukla, emphasizing that his space mission would add momentum…

26 Jun

Axiom-4 Mission: What the Crew Will Do En Route to the ISS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology, Trending, World NewsAxiom 4 Mission

Cape Canaveral (National Times): Following a flawless liftoff and separation, the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, named Grace. The 28.5-hour journey to the orbital outpost marks a pivotal phase in private space exploration, during which the crew undertakes several critical tasks before docking. Precision Navigation En Route As part of the activation and rendezvous phase, the Dragon capsule will execute a sequence of orbital burns designed to gradually align the vehicle with the ISS gradually. These precision manoeuvres are crucial for ensuring a successful autonomous docking with the…

25 Jun

Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Pilot Private Mission to ISS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology, World NewsAxiom Mission 4, India ISS astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, SpaceX Falcon 9

New Delhi/Kennedy Space Center, June 25, 2025: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to pilot a commercial spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS), lifting off aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of the Axiom Mission 4.Launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:01 PM IST, the mission includes three other astronauts: mission commander and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański‑Wiśniewski from Poland, and Hungary’s Tibor Kapu. The spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS on June 26 after a 28-hour journey.Shukla, a decorated test pilot from the Indian…

19 Jun

Starship Prototype Explodes During Test at SpaceX Starbase

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyBoca Chica, SpaceX Starship explosion, Starbase, static fire test

Texas, June 19, 2025 — A SpaceX Starship prototype exploded late Wednesday at the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, during a routine static fire test, according to the company and local authorities. The incident, which occurred around 11 p.m. local time, produced a massive fireball visible from miles away but resulted in no injuries.SpaceX confirmed that the vehicle had “experienced a major anomaly” while on the test stand in preparation for its tenth planned flight. The company emphasized that a safety perimeter had been in place and personnel were evacuated before the test. Local emergency services were alerted, surrounding roads…

17 Jun

WhatsApp Set to Introduce Advertisements in Messaging App for the First Time

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyMeta, Status, Updates tab, WhatsApp ads

New Delhi, June 16, 2025 — In a major shift from its original ad-free promise, WhatsApp is officially preparing to roll out advertisements within its app. The move marks the first time the world’s most popular messaging platform will feature paid promotions, sparking a new era of monetization under parent company Meta.According to the latest announcement, ads will not appear in personal chats or group conversations. Instead, they will be limited to the "Updates" section a space that includes Status updates and Channels. This tab will now host targeted promotions, allowing users to view advertisements between content they follow or…

14 Jun

Oxygen Leak Resolved, Axiom-4 Mission Rescheduled for June 19

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyAxiom-4, Falcon 9 leak, June 19 launch, Shubhanshu Shukla astronaut

New Delhi, June 14, 2025 — The long-awaited Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station is back on track after engineers successfully resolved a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket. Space agencies confirmed on Saturday that the new launch date is now set for June 19.The mission, which includes Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as pilot, was initially scheduled for May 29 but had faced multiple postponements due to technical issues. A final hot-fire test earlier this month revealed a leak in the rocket's liquid oxygen system, forcing further delays.Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX jointly investigated…

11 Jun

Launch of Axiom-4 Mission Delayed Following LOX Leak in Falcon 9 Booster

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyAxiom‑4 mission, Falcon 9 LOx leak, Shubhanshu Shukla, SpaceX delay

Cape Canaveral (Florida), June 11, 2025 — SpaceX announced today that it has indefinitely delayed the launch of the Axiom‑4 mission after detecting a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak in the Falcon 9 rocket during post-static fire testing. The mission, which was rescheduled to launch on June 11, carries Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla—who would become the first Indian aboard the International Space Station in 41 years—along with a crew from the United States, Poland, and Hungary .According to SpaceX, engineers identified the leak in the booster’s propulsion bay and have “stood down from the scheduled launch to allow additional time for repairs.” The company…

08 Jun

NASA, ISRO to Launch Joint Private Space Mission with Indian Pilot on June 10

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology, TrendingISRO, NASA

Washington DC/New Delhi (National Times): In a major milestone for international space collaboration, NASA and ISRO will jointly launch Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) on June 10, marking a historic step as Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla takes flight as the mission’s pilot. The mission, facilitated by Axiom Space, will be the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) and will include astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary. The mission is scheduled to lift off on Tuesday, June 10, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the crew will ride…

05 Jun

India to Manufacture Rafale Fuselages Under Landmark Tata-Dassault Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyMake in India defence, Rafale fuselage India, Tata Dassault agreement

Hyderabad, June 5, 2025 — In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing sector, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation have signed a landmark agreement to produce complete fuselages for Rafale fighter jets in India. This is the first time in the Rafale program's history that such production will take place outside France.As part of the agreement, TASL will set up a dedicated, state-of-the-art production facility in Hyderabad to manufacture key structural components of the Rafale aircraft. This includes the front section, central fuselage, complete rear section, and lateral shells. The facility is expected to…

20 May

Airtel Partners with Google to Offer 100GB Free Cloud Storage for Six Months to Postpaid, Wi-Fi Users

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology100GB free, Airtel, cloud storage, Google One

New Delhi, May 20, 2025: Bharti Airtel and Google have announced a strategic partnership to offer 100GB of Google One cloud storage free for six months to Airtel’s postpaid and Wi-Fi customers. The initiative targets the growing challenge of storage limitations on smartphones, offering users a seamless backup option for their data. The offer allows Airtel users to store photos, videos, documents, and even WhatsApp chats (on Android) via Google One. The storage can be shared with up to five additional people and is available for both Android and iOS platforms. After the complimentary six-month period, users will be automatically…