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Four astronauts from the US, Japan, and Russia, part of the NASA rotation mission, have successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS), after an approximately 15-hour journey, the US space agency said on Saturday. 

He emphasized that he wants all American businesses to "thrive like never before," amid speculation of a fallout between the two after Musk criticized Trump's major tax and domestic policy bill.

Astronauts use no-rinse shampoo and towels to wash hair in space. Water from hair wash is recycled into drinking water on the ISS. Loose hair floats freely in zero gravity, making it easier to clean and dry.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Return: According to NASA, the Dragon spacecraft returned with more than 580 pounds of cargo, including NASA hardware and data from over 60 experiments conducted during the mission. 

The affordable satellite-based internet service Starlink is now set to roll out in the country in a few months. 

Shubhanshu Shukla becomes India’s second astronaut in space. Emotional scenes unfold as his family watches the launch from Lucknow. Shukla’s message: “The Indian flag on my shoulder reminds me I’m not alone.”

Shubhanshu Shukla becomes India’s second astronaut to head to space today. Axiom-4 mission lifts off at 12 noon IST with a global crew aboard SpaceX Dragon. ISRO joins NASA, ESA, and SpaceX in historic commercial spaceflight.

The Ax-4 mission will lift off aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space journey is back on track after careful troubleshooting and international collaboration.

The Axiom-4 mission crew includes members from India, Poland, and Hungary, marking each nation's first mission to the space station in history and the second government-sponsored human spaceflight mission in over 40 years, according to Axiom Space.

This comes after President Trump said that he is disappointed with the former DOGE chief, who recently stepped down as his senior adviser.

Shukla's journey to the ISS is just the beginning. Thanks to reliable, reusable, and affordable launch vehicles like the Falcon 9, the next Indian astronaut might be launching on an Indian-built rocket to an Indian space station. The stars, quite literally, are the limit.

This is the third time in a row that Starship flight has faced issues during the test flight. The company’s last two test flights, the seventh (January) and eighth (March) test flight, also ended prematurely with the destruction of the aircraft.

Regarding the specific launch timeline, Kim said the service could begin as early as June or later this year.

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’ ancestral village Jhulasan in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Wednesday celebrated her safe return by bursting firecrackers, distributing sweets, dancing and offering prayers to the local deity.

After their extended stay aboard the International Space Station, Williams and Wilmore will now undergo physical reconditioning to counteract the effects of prolonged weightlessness Physiological changes that can occur include fluid shifts causing puffy faces, muscle atrophy leading to chicken legs, temporary height increase, and reduced bone density The rehabilitation process begins immediately upon landing and involves two-hour daily sessions, seven days a week, for 45 days

Israeli high school students launched nine miniature satellites into space as part of the Tevel 2 project, promoting scientific innovation and education.

Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX’s Starship could launch for Mars by 2026, carrying Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. If all goes well, human missions may begin as early as 2029, though 2031 is more likely.

The next available launch opportunity is no earlier than 7:26 pm EDT on Thursday, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA Kennedy, pending review of the issue, according to the statement released by NASA.

Airtel Signs Pact With SpaceX: Airtel and SpaceX are exploring a collaboration to offer Starlink equipment through Airtel’s retail stores and provide Starlink services to business customers.