Space Ops: India Takes A Flying Leap Into Human Spaceflight

India's Shubhanshu Shukla is serving as pilot for the ongoing Axiom-4 mission at the International Space Station.

India's Shubhanshu Shukla is serving as pilot for the ongoing Axiom-4 mission at the International Space Station.

Credit: Axiom Space
Even before the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launches the first uncrewed flight test of its Gaganyaan capsule—a milestone expected in December—a member of the nation’s founding astronaut corps is now an experienced space flyer. Group Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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