Axiom 4 mission launch Highlights: It’s a quantum leap, says Union minister Jitendra Singh

“Matter Of Pride For India,” Says Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Director

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Director Dr B R Guruprasad says, “…It is very significant and a matter of pride, happiness, and excitement for all the 140 crore Indians because Subhanshu is the pilot in this mission. The mission’s commander is Peggy Whitson, a woman with extensive experience at NASA, now serving as the human spaceflight director at AXIOM-4, a private company. The other two crew members, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary, are both mission specialists, meaning they perform experiments. Although the Crew Dragon spacecraft is automated, the pilot and commander have many responsibilities…”

Droupadi Murmu congratulates Shubhanshu Shukla

” As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla creates a new milestone in space for India, the whole nation is excited and proud of an Indian’s journey into the stars. He and his fellow astronauts of Axiom Mission 4 from the US, Poland and Hungary prove the world is indeed one family – ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. My best wishes for the success of this mission, which reflects the enduring partnership between NASA and ISRO. The wide ranging experiments to be performed by the crew will lead to new frontiers of scientific studies and space exploration.” – she writes on social media.

PM Modi extends wishes

“We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. The Indian Astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the way to become the first Indian to go to International Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. Wish him and other astronauts all the success! “

Axiom 4 mission launch LIVE updates: Indian Air Force tweets, “From conquering the skies to touching the stars- a journey powered by the indomitable spirit of the IAF Air Warrior. Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla sets forth on a landmark Space Mission, carrying the pride of the nation beyond Earth. This is a dèjà-vu moment for India, 41 years after the mission of Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma, who first carried our Tricolour beyond Earth. Being more than a mission, it is a reaffirmation of India’s ever-expanding horizon.”

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green, Frances Adamson, Governor of South Australia and others share sweets to celebrate the launch of Axiom 4 Mission piloted by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla