Even stars are attainable, Shubhanshu Shukla says; AX-4 lift now on 10 June | Bharat News

Bengaluru: India’s group captain Sukhanshu Shukla and three other members of the multinational crew of the Axiom-4 mission will launch for the International Space Station on 5.52pm IST on 10 June, two days later compared to the lift of 8 June.Axiom Space announced the revised schedule on Tuesday, which did not give any reason for the delay. The Mission, led by experienced astronaut Pagi Whitson, will be launched from the launch complex of the Kennedy Space Center at Florida.Shukla addressed the world in a stirring last message, in which a combination of gratitude, science and India’s cultural pride. “Even the stars are attainable,” he said. “In the last few months, there is no less than extraordinary – discovery and unbreakable resolution. From diverse systems to advanced platforms, in continents and cultures. This training has been intense but deeply beneficial. ,Shukla will conduct seven experiments designed by Indian research institutes, not only scientific devices but also “the hopes and dreams of one billion hearts”. These investigations are aimed at promoting India’s presence in space-based science, from stem cell cultures to crop seed behavior in microgravity.“These experiments will pave the way for India’s progress in microgravity science,” he said. “I am proud to be a bridge between the Earth and the class for this leading research.”Commander Whitson praised his team’s dedication, work morality and cultural prosperity. He represented the crew’s zero -gurutavashan indicators – Joy, a swan, “knowledge in India”, “flexibility in Poland,” and “Grace in Hungary”.To honor India’s artistic spirit, Shukla will also take the artifacts prepared by the students of the National Institute of Design. “I will take them with deep pride,” he said.The mission will have live interactions from class including sessions with Indian VIPs, students, academics and space industry leaders. Asked about a possible link-up with PM Modi, Shukla confirmed several planned outreach events.He also paid tribute to India’s first astronaut Wing Commander (Rtired) Rakesh Sharma, called him a patron. “I am taking something to honor him, but I can’t reveal it yet – I haven’t told him, and I want it to be a surprise.”Shukla’s payload includes Indian cuisine such as Mango Amrit, Moong Dal Halwa and Carrot Halwa.