NASA and SpaceX Launch Crew-11 Mission to ISS

NASA and SpaceX are launching the Crew-11 mission on July 31, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station. This mission carries four astronauts—Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Mike Fincke, and mission specialists Kimiya Yui and Oleg Platonov—embarking on vital research in space, including stem cell manufacturing and liver tissue studies. The Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is making its record sixth flight. Live coverage starts at 8 a.m. EDT, with docking expected on August 2. The mission reflects adjustments due to Boeing Starliner delays and continues NASA’s ongoing Commercial Crew Program.

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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Returns to Earth After 18-Day Space Mission

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully completed his 18-day space mission and has now returned to Earth. On July 15, his spacecraft, Dragon, made a safe landing in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. Shukla launched into space on June 26 alongside astronauts from the U.S., Poland, and Hungary as part of the Axiom-4 mission, traveling over 6 million miles while conducting key experiments. After undocking from the ISS, the crew spent nearly 22.5 hours before splashdown. Shukla will undergo a 7-day rehab program to readjust to Earth’s gravity. His family expressed joy and anticipation at his safe return.

Credit: TOI

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