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One Of Gaganyaan Astronauts To Join Space Travel With NASA

Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that one of the four astronauts selected for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission will visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a joint mission with NASA. The upcoming Mission, scheduled to launch after August 2024 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is a

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Thangaraja Palaniappan
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One Of Gaganyaan Astronauts To Join Space Travel With NASA
One Of Gaganyaan Astronauts To Join Space Travel With NASA

Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that one of the four astronauts selected for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission will visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a joint mission with NASA.

The upcoming Mission, scheduled to launch after August 2024 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is a collaboration between Axiom Space, NASA, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

In addition, the Gaganyaan project is an initiative aimed at showcasing India's capabilities in human spaceflight. The project involves sending a crew of three astronauts into a 400 km orbit for a three-day mission and ensuring their safe return to Earth, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration endeavors.

The four astronauts, referred to as 'Gaganyaatris,' are highly skilled Indian Air Force pilots, including Group Captains Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubanshu Shukla. They are currently undergoing training at ISRO's Astronaut Training Facility in Bengaluru, preparing for their historic mission into space.

The Gaganyaan mission is ISRO's first human spaceflight project, expected to launch next year.

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Thangaraja Palaniappan

Thangaraja is the Lead Reporter at NewsBricks with over a decade of experience in journalism and live news reporting. Known for his strong on-ground presence, he closely follows developing stories and has covered major political events and incidents across India. With a primary focus on political journalism, he simplifies complex developments into clear, reader-friendly reports that help audiences understand the evolving political landscape. Beyond politics, Thangaraja has a growing interest in technology and innovation. He tracks smartphone launches, new gadgets, and emerging systems such as POS smart automation technologies, reflecting the increasing role of technology in everyday life and governance. Thangaraja believes journalism is built on integrity, public trust, and reader satisfaction. Committed to ethical reporting, he strives to deliver timely, factual, and impactful news through his work at NewsBricks.

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