Indian Astronauts Complete Initial Training For Axiom-4 Mission To International Space Station

Two Indian astronauts selected for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully completed the initial phase of their training, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime) and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Backup), also known as the Gaganyatris, began training in the United States in August 2024 as part of a joint effort between ISRO and NASA.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime) and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Backup), collectively known as the Gaganyatris, began their training in the United States in August 2024, as part of a collaborative mission between ISRO and NASA.