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India’s second astronaut in space, Shubhanshu Shukla, reunites with his wife and son after returning from the ISS, marking a moment of personal joy and national pride.

Shubhanshu Shukla celebrates a warm family reunion after space mission

India&rsquo;s second astronaut in space, Shubhanshu Shukla, reunites with his wife and son after returning from the ISS, marking a moment of personal joy and national pride.

Home-cooked meals, quiet family time and sharing stories from Earth and beyond... that's the kind of homecoming Kamna Shukla has planned for her astronaut husband Shubhanshu Shukla, the toast of the nation and only the second Indian to go up in space.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, or Shuks as he is known to his colleagues, friends and now legions of followers, splashed down on Earth after 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday. He is the first Indian on ISS.
Shubhanshu is now in quarantine in Houston. Kamna is already there with their six-year-old son Kiash.
"Now that Shubhanshu has safely returned, our immediate focus will be on his rehabilitation and ensuring he smoothly readjusts to life on Earth. For us, simply being reunited after this incredible journey is a celebration in itself," Kamna told PTI from Houston.
"I am already preparing some of his favourite dishes, knowing how much he must have missed home-cooked meals during his time in space." While Shubhanshu will be in quarantine until July 23, controlled visits from close family are permitted.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday evening, Shubhanshu shared heartwarming photos of him meeting his wife and son.
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"It was challenging. Coming back to Earth and holding my family back in my arms felt like home. Human spaceflight missions are magical but they are made magical by the humans. Space flight is amazing but seeing your loved ones after a long time is equally amazing," he said in the post.
"It has been 2 months since I entered quarantine. During the quarantine family visits we had to be 8 m apart. My little one had to be told that he had germs on his hands, and that is why he could not touch his father. Every time he would come for the visit he would ask his mom 'Can I wash my hands?' It was challenging," he wrote, advising people to value their loved ones.
"Find a loved one today and tell them that you love them. We often get busy in life and forget how important the people in our lives are," he said.
Meanwhile, Kamna has been in the US ever since Shubhanshu began his prep for his lift-off on SpaceX from Florida on June 25.
The couple got married in 2009. They have known each other since Class 3 when they both studied in Lucknow&rsquo;s City Montessori School.
Kamna said phone calls from Shubhanshu were what she enjoyed the most during the 18 days he was in space.
&ldquo;Receiving his call from the International Space Station right after docking was an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Hearing his voice and knowing he was safe meant the world to me. Our conversations typically revolved around his daily activities, the unique experiments he conducted, and the extraordinary experiences he encountered, which were vastly different from life on Earth. These phone calls became the highlight of my day through 18 days,&rdquo; she said.
Shubhanshu is now a celebrity with posters of him all around his Lucknow home in Triveni Nagar, where his parents and relatives have been besieged with congratulatory messages.
&ldquo;While the nation celebrates his extraordinary accomplishment, our family will cherish quieter, personal moments of togetherness. These moments of joy, sharing familiar stories, laughter, and enjoying simple pleasures are our way of celebrating,&rdquo; Kamna said.
&ldquo;His homecoming marks a beautiful blend of personal happiness and national pride, and we are immensely grateful for all the support and warmth we&rsquo;ve received from across the country,&rdquo; she added.
The prolonged spells of separation which space voyages entail are painful, Kamna admitted, but added that she has adjusted to them. And such separations, in many ways, have strengthened their bond.
&ldquo;Being separated is undoubtedly difficult and always brings an element of pain. However, our journey with the Air Force has taught us resilience and adaptability, making these separations easier to manage over time,&rdquo; she said.
&ldquo;In many ways, these moments of separation have only strengthened our bond, teaching us patience, understanding, and unwavering support for each other&rsquo;s dreams. Ultimately, we embrace the idea that anything truly valuable is never attained easily.&rdquo; When you commit yourself to a mission or profession of such significance, you naturally learn to overcome the emotional challenges that come with distance, she said.
The couple is ever mindful of the greater purpose behind &ldquo;these sacrifices, recognising that significant achievements demand considerable effort and perseverance&rdquo;.
Kamna spoke with pride of the transformation of the &ldquo;shy young man&rdquo; Shuks has become into the famous astronaut he is today.
&ldquo;Seeing him interact so confidently and joyfully with students from space filled me with immense pride and happiness. Witnessing his remarkable transformation from a shy young man into a dynamic and charismatic individual capable of inspiring countless young minds is incredibly moving.
&ldquo;His journey demonstrates the incredible power of personal growth and resilience. His story deserves to be shared widely, and I am delighted to see him telling it eloquently and always with a genuine smile,&rdquo; she said.
At Lucknow&rsquo;s City Montessori School, their alma mater, Shubhanshu is the new poster boy for students, many dreaming of a career as an astronaut. And Kamna couldn&rsquo;t be more delighted.
&ldquo;I think this is absolutely fantastic. The essence of Shubhanshu&rsquo;s mission was always about inspiring the younger generation to pursue STEM fields, to innovate, and to bring cutting-edge technology to India. While the path to becoming an astronaut is challenging, it's incredibly rewarding. Those who choose this path will not only achieve personal fulfilment but also bring great honour and pride to our nation,&rdquo; she said.
Shux is also part of ISRO&rsquo;s plan to launch the Gaganyaan-India&rsquo;s first human space flight-in 2027.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18-day mission aboard the ISS concludes with a safe return, marking a historic step in India’s human space journey.

Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after historic 18-day mission to ISS

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla&rsquo;s 18-day mission aboard the ISS concludes with a safe return, marking a historic step in India&rsquo;s human space journey.

As the Dragon spacecraft carrying astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), it carried with it more than just scientific data and seed samples, it brought home a story of grit, dreams, and India's growing space ambitions.
Group Captain Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, completed his maiden space voyage as part of the Axiom-4 mission, a commercial spaceflight supported by ISRO and NASA, and operated by Axiom Space.
The journey marked a milestone for India: Shukla is the first Indian to step aboard the ISS and only the second Indian to go into space, following Rakesh Sharma's iconic flight in 1984.
Born on October 10, 1985&mdash;just a year after Sharma's spaceflight&mdash;Shukla grew up in Lucknow in a middle-class family with no direct links to aviation or space. But a childhood visit to an airshow lit a spark.
"As a child, he had once been to an air show and was fascinated by the speed and sound of the aircraft. That's when he first spoke about flying," his elder sister Suchi Shukla said. "But of course, there was no telling at the time how quickly he would embrace his dream."
Educated at City Montessori School (CMS), Shukla's journey to the stars was anything but scripted. In a stroke of destiny, a classmate applying to the National Defence Academy (NDA) realised he was overage and passed on the form to Shukla.
He was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2006 and went on to become a decorated test pilot with over 2,000 hours of flying time on advanced fighter aircraft such as the Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, and Dornier-228. He later earned an MTech in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
Last year, he was chosen as one of four astronauts in India's Gaganyaan programme, alongside Prasanth Balkrishnan Nair, Angad Pratap, and Ajit Krishnan.
The quartet underwent intensive training in Russia's Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre and ISRO's Astronaut Training Facility in Bengaluru. But before Gaganyaan's scheduled launch in 2027, Shukla got the opportunity to fly as part of the Ax-4 crew&mdash;an Indian was part of a human spaceflight mission after 41 years.
After several postponements, Shukla finally launched from the Kennedy Space Center on June 25, aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Ten minutes into the mission, the Dragon capsule entered orbit, prompting Shukla to declare in Hindi, "Kamaal ki ride thi" ("It was a great ride") and share his sense of national pride: "I have the Indian tricolour embossed on my shoulders that tells me I am with all of you."
Nicknamed "Shux" and known for his composed demeanour, Shukla carried Indian delicacies to space, including gajar ka halwa and moong dal ka halwa, so his international crewmates could get a taste of home.
His launch-day song "Yun Hi Chala Chal" from the Shah Rukh Khan film Swades turned out to be a fitting choice for an astronaut on a mission about discovery, identity, and the journey home.
On board the ISS, Shukla was the pilot on the Axiom-4 mission, alongside commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Together, they not only conducted science experiments but also engaged in outreach to students and space communities across the globe.
Shukla conducted seven India-led microgravity experiments across diverse domains of life sciences, agriculture, space biotechnology, and cognitive research.
"I am so proud that ISRO has been able to collaborate with national institutions all over the country and come up with some fantastic research, which I am doing here on the station," Shukla said during an interaction with Axiom's chief scientist Lucie Low.
A highlight was the plant germination experiment led by scientists Ravikumar Hosamani (University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad) and Sudheer Siddapureddy (IIT Dharwad). Shukla planted moong and methi seeds in petri dishes and captured their sprouting progress, inserting them into cold storage for later analysis back on Earth.
The goal is to study how microgravity influences plant growth, microbial interactions, and genetic expression, which are key insights for long-term space farming.
In another project, he worked with cyanobacteria and microalgae, which are organisms being explored for their ability to produce food, oxygen, and biofuels in space. These tiny life forms may hold the key to sustainable life-support systems during deep space missions.
He also participated in stem cell research, exploring whether supplements can aid in injury repair and tissue regeneration in space. "It's been great to work in the Glove Box doing this research. I feel proud to be a bridge between scientists on Earth and the station," Shukla said.
One of his lighter experiments was a zero-gravity demonstration involving water.
Shukla created a floating water bubble and joked, "I've become a water bender here on the station," as his commander used a plastic bag to show how surface tension manipulates light in space like a lens.
As the mission neared completion, Shukla and his Ax-4 crewmates joined astronauts of Expedition 73, a long-duration mission, for a farewell ceremony on July 13. In his remarks, he thanked the ISS crew and ISRO for its support in developing a research portfolio and an outreach programme for students and STEM communities in India.
Shukla interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, school students, and also connected with ISRO centres using amateur radio. "It's not just my journey, it's India's," he said.
"From a curious young learner in our classrooms to a pioneering astronaut, Shux's story beautifully encapsulates our mission of 'Education for World Unity and Peace'," said Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, a student at CMS, Lucknow, during the watch party the school had organised for the launch of the mission.
Shukla's mission ends with Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft's splash down near the California coast on Tuesday but his story will continue.
With Gaganyaan on the horizon and new avenues in space research opening up, his experience is expected to be instrumental in shaping India's human spaceflight programme.
In Shukla's own words from the station: "I want each one of you to be part of this journey. Let us embark on India's human space programme together."

UP CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated Shubhanshu Shukla’s family after he became the first Indian to enter the ISS, a moment hailed as a landmark for India’s space ambitions and global collaboration.

'Historic day for India': CM Adityanath meets Shubhanshu Shukla's family after his ISS entry

UP CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated Shubhanshu Shukla&rsquo;s family after he became the first Indian to enter the ISS, a moment hailed as a landmark for India&rsquo;s space ambitions and global collaboration.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday met the family of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who made history as the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (ISS).
Shukla's mother Asha Shukla, father Shambhu Dayal Shukla, sister Suchi Mishra, and nephew Vaishvik Mishra made a courtesy call at the chief minister's official residence.
"A historic day for India!" Adityanath posted on X in English.
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A historic day for India! Congratulations to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on becoming the first Indian to reach the International Space Station. Under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> Ji, Bharat rises as a global force in space science and collaboration.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lnkDF3TMjq">pic.twitter.com/lnkDF3TMjq</a>
&mdash; Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1938220662998364206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Congratulations to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on becoming the first Indian to reach the International Space Station. Under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, Bharat rises as a global force in space science and collaboration," he added.
"Salute to this journey carrying the dreams and hopes of 140 crore Indians. Wishing the entire Axiom Mission 4 crew great success!," he said, signing off his message with a "Jai Hindi" and tricolour.
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भारतीय अंतरिक्ष यात्री, ग्रुप कैप्टन श्री शुभांशु शुक्ला जी की माता श्रीमती आशा शुक्ला जी, पिता श्री शंभू दयाल शुक्ला जी, बहन सुश्री शुचि मिश्रा जी तथा भतीजे श्री वैश्विक मिश्रा जी ने आज लखनऊ स्थित सरकारी आवास पर शिष्टाचार भेंट की। <a href="https://t.co/R5DuWQBuFE">pic.twitter.com/R5DuWQBuFE</a>
&mdash; Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1938241126604865555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Adityanath had on Wednesday lauded the extraordinary human feat involving the Lucknow-born Shukla on social media, hailing the mission as a testament to India's scientific progress and global collaboration.
Separately, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai also visited the Shukla residence on Thursday to extend his greetings.
Accompanied by senior leaders including Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Shyam Kishore Shukla, and others, Rai felicitated the astronaut's parents with a shawl and said, "The entire nation and state are proud of your son. His achievement will inspire not only the present generation but generations to come."&nbsp;
The family's joy was further heightened on Thursday as Shubhanshu and three fellow astronauts successfully entered the ISS after their Dragon spacecraft, Grace, docked with the station's Harmony module.&nbsp;
The docking occurred at 4:01 pm IST over the North Atlantic Ocean, concluding a 28-hour journey around Earth. This marked the first time an Indian astronaut set foot on the orbital laboratory.
On Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak had also visited the Shukla household in Lucknow. "It's a day of immense pride for all of us," he said, presenting a bouquet to Shambhu Dayal Shukla. The family, joined by Pathak, also posed beside a life-size cutout of the astronaut, affectionately referred to with his call sign "Shux."

India’s Shubhanshu Shukla begins his space journey aboard Axiom-4, launched by SpaceX's Falcon-9 from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre—marking a major leap in India's human spaceflight goals.

India's Shubhanshu Shukla lifts off on historic Axiom-4 mission aboard Falcon 9

India&rsquo;s Shubhanshu Shukla begins his space journey aboard Axiom-4, launched by SpaceX's Falcon-9 from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre&mdash;marking a major leap in India's human spaceflight goals.

&nbsp;India's Shubhanshu Shukla scripted history by embarking on a space odyssey along with three others to the International Space Station as part of a commercial mission by Axiom Space on Wednesday, 41 years after astronaut Rakesh Sharma's spaceflight onboard a Russian spacecraft.
SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 12:01 pm IST carrying the astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission towards the ISS amid cheers from watch parties organised across the world, including at Shukla's City Montessori School in Lucknow where his parents witnessed the historic launch.
The astronauts began orbiting the Earth 10 minutes after the launch, prompting Shukla to announce India's return to human spaceflight after 41 years.
"Kamaal ki ride thi (It was a great ride)," Shukla said soon after the Dragon spacecraft was placed in orbit around the Earth at an altitude of 200 km. The spacecraft is expected to dock at the ISS at 4:30 pm on Thursday, capping a 28-hour journey.
The Lucknow-born Shukla, former NASA astronaut Mission Commander Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, and Tibor Kapu of Hungary are part of the Axiom-4 mission that marks the return to space for the three nations.
Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, a journey that comes 41 years after Rakesh Sharma's eight days in orbit as part of the then Soviet Union's Salyut-7 space station in 1984.
"Namaskar, my dear countrymen; we have reached space after 41 years. It was a great ride," Shukla said.
"We are orbiting Earth at a speed of 7.5 km per second, I have the Indian tricolour embossed on my shoulders that tells me that I am with all of you," he said in Hindi.
"It is not just the start of my journey to the ISS but also of India's human spaceflight. I want each one of you to be part of this journey, let us embark on India's human space programme together," Shukla said.
Once in orbit, the astronauts revealed the name they gave to their brand-new capsule &ndash; Grace.
"Good things come to those who wait. Godspeed to the maiden crew of Grace," SpaceX told the crew.
The astronauts will spend 14 days at the International Space Station and conduct 60 experiments during their mission.
In addition to science experiments, the astronauts are flying food that celebrates their heritage: Indian curry and rice with mango nectar; spicy Hungarian paprika paste; and freeze-fried Polish pierogies.
Before the flight, Shukla said that he hopes "to ignite the curiosity of an entire generation in my country" and drive innovation.
"I truly believe that even though I, as an individual, am travelling to space, this is the journey of 1.4 billion people," he said.
Shukla is expected to participate in several outreach events during his stay at the ISS and is also expected to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit captures stunning images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from space. The spiritual event, which draws millions of devotees, continues to see large-scale participation and security arrangements by the UP government.

NASA astronaut shares breathtaking images of 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit captures stunning images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from space. The spiritual event, which draws millions of devotees, continues to see large-scale participation and security arrangements by the UP government.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit recently shared awe-inspiring images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the International Space Station (ISS).&nbsp;
In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Pettit remarked, "2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night. The largest human gathering in the world is well lit."
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2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night. The largest human gathering in the world is well lit. <a href="https://t.co/l9YD6o0Llo">pic.twitter.com/l9YD6o0Llo</a>
&mdash; Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) <a href="https://twitter.com/astro_Pettit/status/1883613984563355783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Pettit's aerial view underscores the grandeur of the festival, which has already attracted millions of devotees from around the world. With over 110 million people having attended the event in the first 14 days alone, the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is shaping up to be one of the largest spiritual gatherings ever.&nbsp;
As this sacred event occurs once every 12 years, the crowds will continue to swell until its conclusion on February 26, 2025.
The festival brings millions of pilgrims to the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the now-extinct Saraswati rivers. Devotees believe that bathing in these waters cleanses them of sins and leads them on the path to moksha (liberation). This spiritual ritual takes place during a rare celestial alignment, adding to the event's significance.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is a symbol of collective spirituality, uniting people from different backgrounds, cultures, and traditions. Even in the face of cold weather, devotees have braved the elements to take part in the sacred dip at the Sangam, showing their deep faith and devotion.
As the festival progresses, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the state government have implemented large-scale security measures to ensure the safety of the pilgrims.&nbsp;
Thousands of security personnel, including police forces, paramilitary, and local authorities, have been deployed across Prayagraj to handle the massive crowds. These extensive arrangements also include surveillance through drones, CCTV cameras, and a special focus on crowd management to prevent any untoward incidents.&nbsp;
The state government is ensuring smooth transportation and crowd control to accommodate the massive influx of devotees, particularly with the upcoming Mauni Amavasya on January 29, which is expected to draw around 45 crore people.
The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will be a historic event for India, not just for its spiritual significance but also for the meticulous planning and security arrangements to ensure a safe and peaceful gathering for millions of devotees.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are experiencing further delays in their return from the International Space Station (ISS). 

NASA delays Sunita Williams' return to earth

Originally expected to return in February 2025, their return has now been postponed to late March or early April 2025.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are experiencing further delays in their return from the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for a brief mission, their stay has now been extended to nearly 10 months, with their return pushed back to Spring 2025.
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Initial Mission Plans and Setbacks
Williams and Wilmore launched aboard Boeing's Starliner on June 5, 2024, as part of its first crewed flight under NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The mission, initially intended to last just one week, aimed to evaluate the Starliner's performance in launch, docking, and landing phases. However, technical issues with the spacecraft forced an early return of the capsule to Earth&mdash;without the astronauts onboard&mdash;leading to significant delays in their planned journey back. 
Challenges with Return Timelines
Originally expected to return in February 2025, their return has now been postponed to late March or early April 2025. The delay arises from additional time required by SpaceX to prepare a new Crew Dragon capsule to accommodate the astronauts. NASA explored alternate options, including using a different SpaceX capsule, but ultimately decided to extend their stay until the new capsule is ready for launch.
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SpaceX Steps in to Provide a Solution
After deeming Boeing&rsquo;s Starliner unsuitable for the astronauts' return due to persistent malfunctions and safety concerns, NASA partnered with SpaceX to adjust its Crew-9 mission. SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule will now bring Williams and Wilmore back to Earth, underscoring its pivotal role in NASA's current operations.
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Significance of Starliner&rsquo;s Mission Despite the setbacks, the Starliner mission marked a critical milestone as Boeing's first crewed flight. This mission was essential for NASA to evaluate the spacecraft's readiness for future crewed missions to the ISS. While the technical issues delayed its certification process, the mission provided valuable insights into its performance.
As NASA and its commercial partners address these challenges, Williams and Wilmore continue their extended tenure aboard the ISS, contributing to ongoing research and maintenance activities. Their eventual return aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon is anticipated as a step toward resolving these operational hurdles.

American astronaut Michael Barratt and three others make their way to the International Space Station for a 6 month stay.

American-Russian crew flies to International Space Station for 6-month stay

American astronaut Michael Barratt and three others made their way to the International Space Station on Sunday for a 6-month stay.

Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station on Sunday where they will oversee the arrivals of two new rocketships during their half-year stint.
SpaceX's Falcon rocket blasted off from Kennedy Space Centre, carrying NASA's Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps and Russia's Alexander Grebenkin.
The astronauts should reach the orbiting lab on Tuesday. They will replace a crew from the US, Denmark, Japan and Russia, who have been there since August.
&ldquo;When are you getting here already?&rdquo; space station commander Andreas Mogensen asked via X, formerly Twitter, after three days of delay due to high wind.
There was almost another postponement Sunday night. A small crack in the seal of the SpaceX capsule's hatch prompted a last-minute flurry of reviews, but it was deemed safe for the whole mission.
The new crew's six-month stay includes the arrival of two rocketships ordered by NASA. Boeing's new Starliner capsule with test pilots is due in late April. A month or two later, Sierra Space's Dream Chaser, a mini shuttle, should arrive. It is for delivering cargo to the station, but not passengers yet.
Epps was originally assigned to fly Boeing's Starliner, which got bogged down with problems and stalled. NASA finally switched her to SpaceX.
She's the second Black woman assigned to a long station mission. She said before the flight that she is especially proud to be a role model for Black girls, demonstrating that spaceflight &ldquo;is an option for them, that this is not just for other people.&rdquo; An engineer, she worked for Ford Motor Co. and the CIA before becoming an astronaut in 2009. Epps should have launched to the space station on a Russian rocket in 2018, but was replaced for reasons never publicly disclosed.
Also new to space are Dominick, a Navy pilot, and Grebenkin, a former Russian military officer.
Barratt, a doctor on his third mission, is the oldest full-time astronaut to fly in space. He turns 65 in April.
&ldquo;As long as we stay healthy and fit and engaged, we're good to fly,&rdquo; he said.
Flight controllers are monitoring a growing cabin leak on Russia's side of the space station. The leak has doubled in size in the past few weeks and the area has been sealed off, NASA programme manager Joel Montalbano said. He stressed there is no impact to station operations or crew safety.&nbsp;
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Samantha Cristoforetti, the Italian who holds the record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight by a European astronaut is making waves for another piece of history she is a part of.
Cristoforetti is the first person to make a TikTok video on board the International Space Station (ISS).
She is Italy's first woman astronaut and on her second space mission Cristoforetti is helping TikTok reach new 'heights'.
In 2014, she travelled to space for the first time. Her mission lasted for 199 days--a record for the longest mission in space by a woman. Cristoforetti's record was broken in 2017 by Peggy Whitson.
She returned to space in 2022 and has a virtual audience following her moves on Earth.
Her TikTok videos range from launching from Earth, to settling in at the ISS. She also sprinkles in references from the sci-fi books The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
One video created in memory of the series' author Douglas Adams garnered over 17 million views on the video-blogging platform.
In the video, Cristoforetti shows viewers how a wet towel behaves in weightlessness, while declaring she is "a hoopy frood who always knows where her towel is" - a well-known quote among Hitchhikers fans.
Another video posted in May Cristoforetti gives her viewers a small tutorial for floating in space. Over the span of the 48-second video, she demonstrates different ways a person can float across the ISS ranging from beginner level to advanced techniques.
Cristoforetti's videos have a huge following and manage to more than a few thousand views with their jovial sense of style.
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At the 'final frontier': watch astronaut's TikTok videos created in space

Cristoforetti is the first person to make a TikTok video on board the International Space Station (ISS)

Samantha Cristoforetti&nbsp;is the first person to make a TikTok video on board the International Space Station (ISS)

Samantha Cristoforetti, the Italian who holds the record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight by a European astronaut is making waves for another piece of history she is a part of.
Cristoforetti is the first person to make a TikTok video on board the International Space Station (ISS).
She is Italy's first woman astronaut and on her second space mission,&nbsp;Cristoforetti is helping TikTok reach new 'heights'.
In 2014, she travelled to space for the first time. Her mission lasted for 199 days &mdash; a record for the longest mission in space by a woman. Cristoforetti's record was broken in 2017 by Peggy Whitson.
She returned to space in 2022 and has an audience following her every move.
Her TikTok videos range from launching from Earth, to settling in at the ISS. She also sprinkles in references from the sci-fi books The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
One video created in memory of the series' author Douglas Adams garnered over 17 million views on the video-blogging platform.
In the video, Cristoforetti shows viewers how a wet towel behaves in weightlessness, while declaring she is "a hoopy frood who always knows where her towel is" &mdash; a well-known quote among Hitchhikers fans.
Another video posted in May Cristoforetti gives her viewers a small tutorial for floating in space. Over the span of the 48-second video, she demonstrates different ways a person can float across the ISS ranging from beginner level to advanced techniques.
Cristoforetti's videos have a huge following and manage to more than a few thousand views with their jovial sense of style.
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China on Sunday successfully launched three astronauts on a six-month mission to complete the construction of the country’s space station currently orbiting the earth.
The Shenzhou-14 spacecraft carrying astronauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe, was lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
Minutes later, the official at the ground control declared the mission a “great success”, saying the spacecraft has reached its designated orbit.
The trio will cooperate with the ground team to complete the assembly and construction of the Tiangong space station, developing it from a single-module structure into a national space laboratory with three modules -- the core module, Tianhe and two lab modules -- Wentian and Mengtian.
The launch was telecast live all over the country.
The mission will build the space station into a national space laboratory, Lin Xiqiang, the deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Saturday.
The Shenzhou-14 crew will work with the ground team to complete the rendezvous, docking and transposition of the two lab modules with the core module, Lin said at a pre-launch press conference.
They will enter the two lab modules for the first time and help make the environment suitable for their stay, he said, adding that they will unlock and install a dozen of scientific experiment cabinets in the two modules.
This is the 2nd set of six astronauts China has sent to build its space station.
Earlier, a three-member Chinese astronaut crew which included a woman returned to the earth in April after spending a record six months, building vital parts of the space station which is expected to be ready by this year.
They had completed the verification of key technologies of its space station, according to the CMSA.
Once ready, China will be the only country to own a space station. The International Space Station (ISS) of Russia is a collaborative project of several countries.
China Space Station (CSS) is also expected to be a competitor to the ISS built by Russia.
Observers say CSS may become the sole space station to remain in orbit once the ISS retires in the coming years.
In February, China unveiled an ambitious plan for its burgeoning space industry which included over 50 space launches and six manned space flights to complete the building of its space station.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said China will carry out more than 50 space launches in 2022, sending over 140 spacecraft into space.
Chen, who will be the commander of the new mission, participated in the Shenzhou-11 crewed spaceflight mission. Liu was part of the Shenzhou-9 mission and Cai is a newcomer to space, Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA, said at the press conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
The trio will stay in orbit for six months, Lin said.
During their stay in orbit, the Shenzhou-14 crew will witness the two lab modules, Tianzhou-5 cargo craft and Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship dock with the core module Tianhe.
They will rotate with the Shenzhou-15 crew in orbit, and return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in December, Lin said.
China began constructing its three-module space station in April 2021 with the launch of Tianhe - the first and biggest of the station's three modules.

China takes another step towards becoming the only country to own a space station

China on Sunday successfully launched three astronauts on a six-month mission to complete the construction of the country’s space station currently orbiting the earth.

The International Space Station (ISS) of Russia is a collaborative project of several countries

China on Sunday successfully launched three astronauts on a six-month mission to complete the construction of the country&rsquo;s space station currently orbiting the earth.
The Shenzhou-14 spacecraft carrying astronauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe, was lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
Minutes later, the official at the ground control declared the mission a &ldquo;great success&rdquo;, saying the spacecraft has reached its designated orbit.
The trio will cooperate with the ground team to complete the assembly and construction of the Tiangong space station, developing it from a single-module structure into a national space laboratory with three modules -- the core module, Tianhe and two lab modules -- Wentian and Mengtian.
The launch was telecast live all over the country.
The mission will build the space station into a national space laboratory, Lin Xiqiang, the deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Saturday.
The Shenzhou-14 crew will work with the ground team to complete the rendezvous, docking and transposition of the two lab modules with the core module, Lin said at a pre-launch press conference.
They will enter the two lab modules for the first time and help make the environment suitable for their stay, he said, adding that they will unlock and install a dozen of scientific experiment cabinets in the two modules.
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This is the 2nd set of six astronauts China has sent to build its space station.
Earlier, a three-member Chinese astronaut crew which included a woman returned to the earth in April after spending a record six months, building vital parts of the space station which is expected to be ready by this year.
They had completed the verification of key technologies of its space station, according to the CMSA.
Once ready, China will be the only country to own a space station. The International Space Station (ISS) of Russia is a collaborative project of several countries.
China Space Station (CSS) is also expected to be a competitor to the ISS built by Russia.
Observers say CSS may become the sole space station to remain in orbit once the ISS retires in the coming years.
In February, China unveiled an ambitious plan for its burgeoning space industry which included over 50 space launches and six manned space flights to complete the building of its space station.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said China will carry out more than 50 space launches in 2022, sending over 140 spacecraft into space.
Chen, who will be the commander of the new mission, participated in the Shenzhou-11 crewed spaceflight mission. Liu was part of the Shenzhou-9 mission and Cai is a newcomer to space, Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA, said at the press conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
The trio will stay in orbit for six months, Lin said.
During their stay in orbit, the Shenzhou-14 crew will witness the two lab modules, Tianzhou-5 cargo craft and Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship dock with the core module Tianhe.
They will rotate with the Shenzhou-15 crew in orbit, and return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in December, Lin said.
China began constructing its three-module space station in April 2021 with the launch of Tianhe - the first and biggest of the station's three modules.

SpaceX brought four astronauts home with a midnight splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday.
A ship picked up a Dragon space capsule off the Florida coast early Friday, and the three U.S. astronauts and one German exited about an hour later.
NASA’s Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron, and the European Space Agency’s Matthias Maurer were in orbit for about six months.
All four came out waving and giving thumbs-up as they were hustled away on rolling chaises for medical checks.
SpaceX brought up their U.S. and Italian replacements last week, after completing a charter trip to the station for a trio of businessmen.
That amounts to two crew launches and two splashdowns in barely a month.
Musk’s company has now launched 26 people into orbit in less than two years, since it started ferrying astronauts for NASA. Eight of those 26 were space tourists.

Astronauts return to Earth in a SpaceX capsule in a midnight splashdown

SpaceX brought four astronauts home with a midnight splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, capping the busiest month yet for Elon Musk’s taxi service.

'Welcome back to Earth': astronauts return in a SpaceX capsule 

Musk&rsquo;s company has now launched 26 people into orbit in less than two years, since it started ferrying astronauts for NASA.

SpaceX brought four astronauts home with a midnight splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday.
A ship picked up a Dragon space capsule off the Florida coast early Friday, and the three U.S. astronauts and one German exited about an hour later.
NASA&rsquo;s Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron, and the European Space Agency&rsquo;s Matthias Maurer were in orbit for about six months.
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All four came out waving and giving thumbs-up as they were hustled away on rolling chaises for medical checks.
SpaceX brought up their U.S. and Italian replacements last week, after completing a charter trip to the station for a trio of businessmen.
That amounts to two crew launches and two splashdowns in barely a month.
Musk&rsquo;s company has now launched 26 people into orbit in less than two years, since it started ferrying astronauts for NASA. Eight of those 26 were space tourists.
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Three rich businessmen returned from the International Space Station with their astronaut escort Monday, wrapping up a pricey trip that marked NASA's debut as a B&B host.
Flying back in a SpaceX capsule, they splashed down in the Atlantic off the Florida coast to close out a 17-day tour that cost them $55 million apiece.
The trip was supposed to last a little over a week, but dicey weather kept the visitors in orbit almost twice as long as intended.
"Welcome back to planet Earth," radioed SpaceX Mission Control from Southern California. "We hope you enjoyed the extra few days in space."
"Amazing mission," said real estate tycoon Larry Connor.
Before departing the space station Sunday night, the group thanked their seven hosts, including three NASA astronauts whose own mission is nearing an end.
It was the first time NASA opened its space hatches to tourists after shunning the practice perfected over the decades by Russia.
Last fall, a Russian film crew flew up, followed by a Japanese fashion mogul and his assistant. In each case, an active-duty cosmonaut traveled with them.
The latest guests were accompanied by a former NASA astronaut now working for Axiom Space, the Houston company in charge of the flight, making it the first fully private trip to the space station.
After hosting longer than expected, NASA was itching to make room for the next crew.
SpaceX will attempt to launch three NASA astronauts and one Italian to the space station as soon as Wednesday.
They'll replace the three Americans and a German up there since November who will head back to Earth in their own SpaceX capsule.
Axiom handled the logistics for the trip for its three paying customers: Connor from Dayton, Ohio; Canadian private equity CEO Mark Pathy; and Israeli investor Eytan Stibbe of Tel Aviv.
Their chaperone was Michael López-Alegría, an Axiom vice president who flew to space four times while a NASA astronaut.
Axiom teamed up with SpaceX for the journey that began with an April 8 liftoff from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
It was SpaceX's second private flight, coming just months after a billionaire's orbital jaunt with contest winners.
While in space, the visitors did experiments and peered back at Earth.
Axiom's second flight is set for early next year as the company looks ahead to having its own space station by 2030.
 

Watch: Crew of NASA's first private flight to space returns to Earth

Watch: Crew of NASA's first private flight to Space returns to Earth

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VO: Three businessmen returned from the International Space Station with their astronaut escort Monday, wrapping up a pricey trip that marked NASA's debut as a B&amp;B host.
Flying back in a SpaceX capsule, they splashed down in the Atlantic off the Florida coast to close out a 17-day tour that cost them $55 million apiece.
The trip was supposed to last a little over a week, but dicey weather kept the visitors in orbit almost twice as long as intended.
It was the first time NASA opened its space hatches to tourists after shunning the practice perfected over the decades by Russia.
The latest guests were accompanied by a former NASA astronaut now working for Axiom Space, the Houston company in charge of the flight, making it the first fully private trip to the space station.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Axiom_Space
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It was the first time NASA opened its space hatches to tourists after shunning the practice perfected over the decades by Russia.

Three rich businessmen returned from the International Space Station with their astronaut escort Monday, wrapping up a pricey trip that marked NASA's debut as a B&amp;B host.
Flying back in a SpaceX capsule, they splashed down in the Atlantic off the Florida coast to close out a 17-day tour that cost them $55 million apiece.
The trip was supposed to last a little over a week, but dicey weather kept the visitors in orbit almost twice as long as intended.
"Welcome back to planet Earth," radioed SpaceX Mission Control from Southern California. "We hope you enjoyed the extra few days in space."
"Amazing mission," said real estate tycoon Larry Connor.
Before departing the space station Sunday night, the group thanked their seven hosts, including three NASA astronauts whose own mission is nearing an end.
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It was the first time NASA opened its space hatches to tourists after shunning the practice perfected over the decades by Russia.
Last fall, a Russian film crew flew up, followed by a Japanese fashion mogul and his assistant. In each case, an active-duty cosmonaut traveled with them.
The latest guests were accompanied by a former NASA astronaut now working for Axiom Space, the Houston company in charge of the flight, making it the first fully private trip to the space station.
After hosting longer than expected, NASA was itching to make room for the next crew.
SpaceX will attempt to launch three NASA astronauts and one Italian to the space station as soon as Wednesday.
They'll replace the three Americans and a German up there since November who will head back to Earth in their own SpaceX capsule.
Axiom handled the logistics for the trip for its three paying customers: Connor from Dayton, Ohio; Canadian private equity CEO Mark Pathy; and Israeli investor Eytan Stibbe of Tel Aviv.
Their chaperone was Michael L&oacute;pez-Alegr&iacute;a, an Axiom vice president who flew to space four times while a NASA astronaut.
Axiom teamed up with SpaceX for the journey that began with an April 8 liftoff from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
It was SpaceX's second private flight, coming just months after a billionaire's orbital jaunt with contest winners.
While in space, the visitors did experiments and peered back at Earth.
Axiom's second flight is set for early next year as the company looks ahead to having its own space station by 2030.
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A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts has docked at the International Space Station. The orbiting outpost will be their home for the next six months.
Indian-American Raja Chari is the commander of the mission, which includes two other American and one German&nbsp;astronaut.
Chari, who is a US Air Force colonel, is making his first trip to space.
The crew will perform scientific experiments and maintain the orbiting research lab.
It took 21 hours for the flight from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre to reach the International Space Station on Thursday.
The flight was initially postponed from October 31, first for weather, then a "minor medical issue" affecting one of the crew
The one German and three US astronauts said it was an emotional moment when they first spotted the space station 20 miles (30 kilometres) distant &mdash; "a pretty glorious sight," according to Raja Chari, commander of the Dragon capsule.
"Floating in space and shining like a diamond," noted German astronaut Matthias Maurer. "We're all very thrilled, very excited." The Dragon's entire flight was automated, with Chari and pilot Tom Marshburn monitoring the capsule systems, ready to take control if necessary. At one point, they reported what looked like a "gnarled knob" or possibly a small mechanical nut floating past their camera's field of view, but SpaceX Mission Control said it posed no concern. The docking occurred 263 miles (423 kilometres) above the eastern Caribbean.
The station's welcoming committee consisted of three astronauts instead of the originally planned seven. That's because SpaceX returned four of the station residents on Monday, after the new arrivals' launch kept getting delayed.
While Chari, Marshburn, Maurer and NASA astronaut Kayla Barron were adapting to weightlessness &mdash; all but Marshburn are space rookies &mdash; the previous crew was adjusting to life back on Earth.
"Gravity sucks, but getting used to it slowly," Japanese astronaut Akihoki Hoshide tweeted.
The new crew will spend the next six months at the space station and, during that time, host two groups of visiting tourists. Russia will launch the first bunch in December and SpaceX the second in February

What's the Indian connect to new crew at International Space Station

Did you know there is an Indian connection to the new NASA crew that just docked at the International Space Station. Know details here

Indian connect to the new crew at International Space Station

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts has docked at the International Space Station. The orbiting outpost will be their home for the next six months.
Indian-American Raja Chari is the commander of the mission, which includes two other American and one German astronaut.
Chari, who is a US Air Force colonel, is making his first trip to space.
The crew will perform scientific experiments and maintain the orbiting research lab.
It took 21 hours for the flight from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre to reach the International Space Station on Thursday.
The flight was initially postponed from October 31, first for weather, then a "minor medical issue" affecting one of the crew

Indian-American Raja Chari is the commander of the NASA mission, which includes two other American and one German&nbsp;astronauts

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts has docked at the International Space Station. The orbiting outpost will be their home for the next six months.
Indian-American Raja Chari is the commander of the mission, which includes two other American and one German&nbsp;astronaut.
Chari, who is a US Air Force colonel, is making his first trip to space.
The crew will perform scientific experiments and maintain the orbiting research lab.
It took 21 hours for the flight from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre to reach the International Space Station on Thursday.
The flight was initially postponed from October 31, first for weather, then a "minor medical issue" affecting one of the crew
The one German and three US astronauts said it was an emotional moment when they first spotted the space station 20 miles (30 kilometres) distant &mdash; "a pretty glorious sight," according to Raja Chari, commander of the Dragon capsule.
"Floating in space and shining like a diamond," noted German astronaut Matthias Maurer. "We're all very thrilled, very excited." The Dragon's entire flight was automated, with Chari and pilot Tom Marshburn monitoring the capsule systems, ready to take control if necessary. At one point, they reported what looked like a "gnarled knob" or possibly a small mechanical nut floating past their camera's field of view, but SpaceX Mission Control said it posed no concern. The docking occurred 263 miles (423 kilometres) above the eastern Caribbean.
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The station's welcoming committee consisted of three astronauts instead of the originally planned seven. That's because SpaceX returned four of the station residents on Monday, after the new arrivals' launch kept getting delayed.
While Chari, Marshburn, Maurer and NASA astronaut Kayla Barron were adapting to weightlessness &mdash; all but Marshburn are space rookies &mdash; the previous crew was adjusting to life back on Earth.
"Gravity sucks, but getting used to it slowly," Japanese astronaut Akihoki Hoshide tweeted.
The new crew will spend the next six months at the space station and, during that time, host two groups of visiting tourists. Russia will launch the first bunch in December and SpaceX the second in February

In a historic first, Russia has launched a&nbsp;three-member film crew&nbsp;into space to make the world's first feature film in orbit, a project that the prestige of Russia's space&nbsp;programme is banking on.
Russian actor Yulia&nbsp;Peresild&nbsp;was selected to star in the first feature film shot up in space, while director Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;will be shooting the movie.&nbsp;Veteran cosmonaut Anton&nbsp;Shkaplerov&nbsp;will be leading and commanding the launch of the Soyuz MS-19 rocket.&nbsp;
The crew plans to film segments of a new movie entitled "Challenge", which is the story of a surgeon who was summoned to the space station to save a crew member who suffers a heart condition.&nbsp;
The trip to space for Yulia&nbsp;Peresild&nbsp;and&nbsp;Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;got the green signal, after&nbsp;rounds of medical tests and zero gravity simulations on Earth to be able to remain functional amid the weightlessness.&nbsp;If all goes well, the Russian crew will beat a Hollywood project announced last year by 'Mission Impossible' star Tom Cruise together with NASA and Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Filmmaker Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;said, a major motivator for the film was opening&nbsp;the idea of space travel up to a wider audience. He also acknowledged that while no one can become a cosmonaut in four months, it is possible to become a crew member on board a spacecraft.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"Promoting this sector is very important,"&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;said. "Maybe we can encourage other people to go to space."&nbsp;
Speaking at the Russian launch facility in Baikonur, Kazakhstan,&nbsp;Peresild&nbsp;also admitted that training for the mission had been&nbsp;gruelling, but he described it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.&nbsp;
The 37-year-old actor said it was difficult for her to adapt to the strict discipline and rigorous demands required during the training. "We have the opportunity to fly to space, and not just fly there but to do what we know best on Earth- to make a film," she said in an interview last week.&nbsp;
The crew has taken off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. After 12 days on the space outpost, the crew will return to Earth on October 17.&nbsp;

Russian film crew jets off to ISS to film the world's first feature film in space

Beating the Hollywood project starring Tom Cruise, Russia has sent a 3-member crew that will be shooting the first ever film in space. 

Russian crew with filmmaker and actor set to shoot first film in space

&nbsp;//&nbsp;Russia all set to shoot the world's first feature film in space&nbsp; The International Space Station is about to become a film set, thanks to the team that Russia is sending up there to shoot a film.&nbsp;&nbsp;
// Russia has launched a 3-member team, that&nbsp;will shoot in space In a historic first, Russia has launched a&nbsp;three-member film crew&nbsp;into space to make the world's first feature film in orbit, a project that the prestige of Russia's space&nbsp;programme is banking on.
(show&nbsp;picture of all three together&nbsp;In&nbsp;space&nbsp;suit)&nbsp;&nbsp;(zoom&nbsp;in to each over VO)&nbsp;&nbsp;
// Actor&nbsp;Yulia&nbsp;Pereslid, director&nbsp;Klim&nbsp;Shipenko, cosmonaut on board&nbsp;&nbsp; Russian actor Yulia&nbsp;Peresild&nbsp;was selected to star in the first feature film shot up in space, while director Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;will be shooting the movie.&nbsp;Veteran cosmonaut Anton&nbsp;Shkaplerov&nbsp;will be leading and commanding the launch of the Soyuz rocket.&nbsp;&nbsp; (show&nbsp;crew at press conference)&nbsp; //&nbsp;Film to be shot by Russian crew in space titled 'Challenge'&nbsp; The crew plans to film segments of a new movie entitled "Challenge", which is the story of a surgeon who was summoned to the space station to save a crew member who suffers a heart condition.&nbsp;&nbsp;
//&nbsp;Russian actor &amp; director underwent rigorous training before the trip&nbsp; (show&nbsp;Yulia&nbsp;training)&nbsp;&nbsp;
The trip to space for Yulia&nbsp;Peresild&nbsp;and&nbsp;Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;got the green signal, after&nbsp;rounds of medical tests and zero gravity simulations on Earth to be able to remain functional amid the weightlessness.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(// SUPER:&nbsp;Russia will beat Tom Cruise's film, also to be shot in space&nbsp;&nbsp; If all goes well, the Russian crew will beat a Hollywood project announced last year by 'Mission Impossible' star Tom Cruise together with NASA and Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
(show&nbsp;solo bites of&nbsp;klim, with his team and at the launch site)&nbsp;&nbsp;
// SUPER:&nbsp;Filmmaker Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;feels&nbsp;its&nbsp;a once-in-a-lifetime chance&nbsp; Filmmaker Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;said, a major motivator for the film was opening&nbsp;the idea of space travel up to a wider audience. He called it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.&nbsp;
// SUPER: The 12-day long mission to the ISS will end on&nbsp;October&nbsp;17&nbsp;&nbsp; (video&nbsp;of the crew inside the rocket)&nbsp;(outside&nbsp;shot of the rocket)&nbsp;&nbsp; After 12 days on the space outpost, the crew will return to Earth on October 17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Russia has launched an actor and a film director into space, beating the United States to shoot the first movie in orbit.

In a historic first, Russia has launched a&nbsp;three-member film crew&nbsp;into space to make the world's first feature film in orbit, a project that the prestige of Russia's space&nbsp;programme is banking on.
Russian actor Yulia&nbsp;Peresild&nbsp;was selected to star in the first feature film shot up in space, while director Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;will be shooting the movie.&nbsp;Veteran cosmonaut Anton&nbsp;Shkaplerov&nbsp;will be leading and commanding the launch of the Soyuz MS-19 rocket.&nbsp;
The crew plans to film segments of a new movie entitled "Challenge", which is the story of a surgeon who was summoned to the space station to save a crew member who suffers a heart condition.&nbsp;
The trip to space for Yulia&nbsp;Peresild&nbsp;and&nbsp;Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;got the green signal, after&nbsp;rounds of medical tests and zero gravity simulations on Earth to be able to remain functional amid the weightlessness.&nbsp;If all goes well, the Russian crew will beat a Hollywood project announced last year by 'Mission Impossible' star Tom Cruise together with NASA and Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Filmmaker Klim&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;said, a major motivator for the film was opening&nbsp;the idea of space travel up to a wider audience. He also acknowledged that while no one can become a cosmonaut in four months, it is possible to become a crew member on board a spacecraft.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"Promoting this sector is very important,"&nbsp;Shipenko&nbsp;said. "Maybe we can encourage other people to go to space."&nbsp;
Speaking at the Russian launch facility in Baikonur, Kazakhstan,&nbsp;Peresild&nbsp;also admitted that training for the mission had been&nbsp;gruelling, but he described it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.&nbsp;
The 37-year-old actor said it was difficult for her to adapt to the strict discipline and rigorous demands required during the training. "We have the opportunity to fly to space, and not just fly there but to do what we know best on Earth- to make a film," she said in an interview last week.&nbsp;
The crew has taken off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. After 12 days on the space outpost, the crew will return to Earth on October 17.&nbsp;

The International Space Station (ISS) recently released photos of Earth's horizon that shone brightly in the dark surrounded by a multitude of twinkling stars.&nbsp;
Pictures from space of the planet's urban landscapes are not uncommon, however, these photos of the atmospheric&nbsp;glow engulfing Earth's horizon took the Internet&nbsp;by storm.&nbsp;
Users of social media could not stop gushing about the beauty of the glowing Earth merged with stars' twinkling.&nbsp;
The agency also attached a link to NASA&nbsp;Johnson's photo gallery on Flickr&nbsp;for those interested to have a look at more photos clicked in space.&nbsp;
Check it out: Photos taken by the ISS&nbsp;from space&nbsp;
One such photo taken when the Station was orbiting above Afghanistan captured the city lights of India and Pakistan while also highlighting the well-lit boundary between the two nations.&nbsp;
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Out of the world: ISS releases pictures of Earth's glowing horizon 

These pictures are literally out of the world! The International Space Station released photos of Earth's horizon glowing in the dark against a backdrop of numerous stars. 

The International Space Station (ISS) released photos of Earth's horizon that shone brightly surrounded by a multitude of twinkling stars.&nbsp;
Users of social media could not stop gushing about the beauty of the glowing Earth merged with stars' twinkling.
Pictures from space of glowing cities on the planet are not uncommon, however, these photos of the atmospheric&nbsp;glow engulfing Earth's horizon took the Internet&nbsp;by storm.&nbsp;
The agency also attached a link to NASA&nbsp;Johnson's photo gallery on Flickr&nbsp;for those interested to have a look at more photos clicked in space.&nbsp;
One such photo taken when the Station was orbiting above Afghanistan captured the city lights of India and Pakistan while also highlighting the well-lit boundary between the two nations.&nbsp;
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The International Space Station (ISS) posted of&nbsp;the planet's natural ring light shining against the backdrop of numerous stars.&nbsp;

The International Space Station (ISS) recently released photos of Earth's horizon that shone brightly in the dark surrounded by a multitude of twinkling stars.&nbsp;
Pictures from space of the planet's urban landscapes are not uncommon, however, these photos of the atmospheric&nbsp;glow engulfing Earth's horizon took the Internet&nbsp;by storm.&nbsp;
WATCH: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/watch-nasa-s-sweet-cosmic-rose-video-leaves-netizens-fascinated-post-viral-1629912249121">NASA's&nbsp;video of two galaxies, leaves netizens&nbsp;fascinated</a>
Users of social media could not stop gushing about the beauty of the glowing Earth merged with stars' twinkling.&nbsp;
The agency also attached a link to NASA&nbsp;Johnson's photo gallery on Flickr&nbsp;for those interested to have a look at more photos clicked in space.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/with/51504147653/">Check it out: Photos taken by the ISS&nbsp;from space</a>&nbsp;
One such photo taken when the Station was orbiting above Afghanistan captured the city lights of India and Pakistan while also highlighting the well-lit boundary between the two nations.&nbsp;
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Ever wondered about the idea of a&nbsp;pizza party in space sound?
A clip posted by French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, might help you imagine.
Pesquet&nbsp;who often shares snippets of his stay at the International Space Station has&nbsp;posted a clip of enjoying pizza with fellow astronauts aboard the spacecraft.
In the clip, a group of astronauts are seen making pizza with all the ingredients floating in the air.
Unlike on earth, all the ingredients, including the pizza base, are floating in the air and have to be firmly held onto in order to finish making the dish.
The video concludes with the astronauts showing the floating pizza to the camera before taking a bite.
The clip of the 'floating pizza party' was an instant hit with the netizens.&nbsp;Garnering over 7 lakh views, the video has left social media users fascinated.
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Floating party: Watch astronauts enjoy pizza at International Space Station

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet&nbsp;who often shares snippets of his stay at the International Space Station has&nbsp;posted a clip of enjoying pizza with fellow astronauts aboard the spacecraft

Astronauts enjoy a floating pizza party at International Space Station
French astronaut&nbsp;shared glimpse of of their space party; clip viral
Astronauts&nbsp;make pizza with floating ingredients &amp; then eat it
Clip a hit with fascinated&nbsp;netizens,&nbsp;garnered over 7 lakh views
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French astronaut Thomas Pesquet&nbsp;who often shares snippets of his stay at the International Space Station has&nbsp;posted a clip of enjoying pizza with fellow astronauts aboard the spacecraft

Ever wondered what it would be like to have a pizza party in space?'
A clip posted by French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, might help you imagine.
Pesquet&nbsp;who often shares snippets of his stay at the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tug-of-war-at-international-space-station-as-russian-module-misfires-1627608244842" target="_blank">International Space Station</a> has&nbsp;posted a clip of enjoying pizza with fellow astronauts aboard the spacecraft.
In the clip, a group of astronauts are seen making pizza with all the ingredients floating in the air.
Unlike on earth, all the ingredients, including the pizza base, are floating in the air and have to be firmly held onto in order to finish making the dish.
The video concludes with the astronauts showing the floating pizza to the camera before taking a bite.
The clip of the 'floating pizza party' was an instant hit with the netizens.&nbsp;Garnering over 7 lakh views, the video has left social media users fascinated.
Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/get-set-for-martian-life-nasa-is-looking-for-4-people-to-live-in-their-mars-module-1628481936190" target="_blank">Get set for Martian life! NASA is looking for 4 people to live in their Mars module</a>
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International Space Station witnessed a brief scare as the new Russian Nauka module faced problems after docking in.
The Russian module inadvertently fired its thrusters causing a "tug of war" with the space station. The impact briefly pushed the ISS out of position on Thursday morning, according to NASA flight controllers.
NASA officials declared it a "spacecraft emergency" as the space station experienced a loss of attitude, the angle at which the ISS is supposed to remain oriented for nearly one hour. Reports said ground controllers lost communications with the seven astronauts currently aboard the ISS for 11 minutes during the ordeal. 
The engines of another module on the space station were then activated to compensate and reposition the ISS
A joint investigation between NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos is now ongoing.

'Tug-of-war' at International Space Station as Russian module misfires

International Space Station witnessed a brief scare as the new Russian Nauka module faced problems after docking in.

Scare at International Space Station as Russian module misfires

Scare at International Space Station as Russian module misfires
Tug-of-war in Space as Russian module faces&nbsp;problem after docking at ISS
ISS&nbsp;pushed out of position briefly, no communication with astronauts for 11 minutes
Nasa&nbsp;declared space emergency as communication with ISS&nbsp;lost briefly
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International Space Station witnessed a brief scare as the new Russian Nauka module faced problems after docking in.

International Space Station witnessed a brief scare as the new Russian Nauka module faced problems after docking in.
The Russian module inadvertently fired its thrusters causing a "tug of war" with the space station. The impact briefly pushed the ISS out of position on Thursday morning, according to NASA flight controllers.
NASA officials declared it a "spacecraft emergency" as the space station experienced a loss of attitude, the angle at which the ISS is supposed to remain oriented for nearly one hour. Reports said ground controllers lost communications with the seven astronauts currently aboard the ISS for 11 minutes during the ordeal. 
The engines of another module on the space station were then activated to compensate and reposition the ISS
A joint investigation between NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos is now ongoing.

A night time picture of the Japanese capital&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tokyo taken from the International Space Station has wowed the internet.&nbsp;
The picture shows a lit up a Tokyo as it hosts the 2020 Olympic Games.&nbsp;
NASA&nbsp;shared the photograph on its social media and captioned it - 'Olympic games light up the night'.&nbsp;
Lakhs&nbsp;of spell-bound netizens&nbsp;liked the photographs&nbsp;on NASA's&nbsp;instagram&nbsp;account and commented with heart emojis.&nbsp;

'Olympic games light up the night': view of Tokyo from space wows internet

A night time picture of the Japanese capital&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tokyo taken from the International Space Station has wowed the internet.&nbsp;

View of Olympics in Tokyo from space mesmerises netizens
'Olympics games light up the night': NASA&nbsp;shared image of Tokyo
Night time picture of Tokyo as it glows under Olympic&nbsp;lights

The picture was taken from the International Space Station

A night time picture of the Japanese capital&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tokyo taken from the International Space Station has wowed the internet.&nbsp;
The picture shows a lit up Tokyo as it hosts the 2020 Olympic Games.&nbsp;
NASA&nbsp;shared the photograph on its social media and captioned it - 'Olympic games light up the night'.&nbsp;
Lakhs&nbsp;of spell-bound netizens&nbsp;liked the photograph on NASA's&nbsp;instagram&nbsp;account and commented with heart emojis.&nbsp;
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3-person crew docks at ISS in just 3 hours

A three-person crew reached the International Space Station on Wednesday, the Russian space agency said, after a journey of just over three hours that was the fastest ever for a manned craft to the orbital lab.
Roscosmos confirmed the successful docking of the Soyuz spacecraft in a tweet. The journey "took a record short three hours and three minutes," Russian news wire RIA Novosti added.
For the first time, the space agency tried a two-orbit, three-hour approach to the orbiting outpost. Previously it took twice as long for the crews to reach the station.

3 person crew docks at ISS in just 3 hours

A three-person crew reached the International Space Station on Wednesday, the Russian space agency said, after a journey of just over three hours that was the fastest ever for a manned craft to the orbital lab.
Roscosmos confirmed the successful docking of the Soyuz spacecraft in a tweet. The journey "took a record short three hours and three minutes," Russian news wire RIA Novosti added.
For the first time, the space agency tried a two-orbit, three-hour approach to the orbiting outpost. Previously it took twice as long for the crews to reach the station.

Winner of this reality show will get to go to space for 10 days! 

Fancy a trip to space? Following the success of SpaceX Crew Dragon mission, an American production company has said that they have secured a seat on a 2023 mission to the International Space Station for a very special purpose.&nbsp;
The company is producing a reality show titled Space Hero and the winner of this show will bag a 10-day stay on the International Space Station. 'Space Hero will provide an opportunity for anyone from any background to become the first globally-elected space explorer to take part in a mission to the International Space Station,' the producers said in a statement.
The news, first reported by Deadline, has not offered any more details about the competition's format, release date and so on.&nbsp;

Production company secures special seat on 2023 space mission&nbsp;
To produce a reality show titled Space Hero&nbsp;
Winner gets a 10-day stay on the International Space Station
Touts anyone can be the '1st globally-elected space explorer'
Contest format, release date not revealed yet&nbsp;

Fancy a trip to space? Following the success of SpaceX Crew Dragon mission, an American production company has said that they have secured a seat on a 2023 mission to the International Space Station for a very special purpose.&nbsp;
The company is producing a reality show titled Space Hero and the winner of this show will bag a 10-day stay on the International Space Station. 'Space Hero will provide an opportunity for anyone from any background to become the first globally-elected space explorer to take part in a mission to the International Space Station,' the producers said in a statement.
The news, first reported by Deadline, has not offered any more details about the competition's format or release date.&nbsp;

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