Current Affairs - International - Discussion

On June 26, 2025, Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the 634th astronaut to enter space. He joined the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, a 14-day international research initiative aboard the International Space Station (ISS), launched by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX. Representing India, Shukla's journey underscores the country’s rising presence in global space exploration efforts. The mission includes astronauts from the U.S., Poland, and Hungary, aiming to advance scientific research and international cooperation. His milestone as the 634th astronaut adds to India's growing list of space pioneers and reinforces its future ambitions, such as the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.