Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the pilot for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station, scheduled for spring 2025. This makes him the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. His participation aligns with India's Gaganyaan mission objectives and represents a significant step in India's human spaceflight program. The mission is commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson and includes astronauts from ESA and Hungary, contributing to the expansion of private astronaut missions to the ISS.