Spacex spacecraft: India is ready to touch the heights of space once again. The eyes of the country are on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is going to become the second astronaut of India after four decades. As the launch time comes closer, the glimpses of SpaceX’s spacecraft on the TV screen are increasing the enthusiasm. This historic flight is a symbol of India’s scientific ability.
Where will the launch be from
SpaceX’s crew Dragon spacecraft will fly through Falcon-9 rocket at 12:01 pm from the launch complex 39A of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. This is the historical place from where Neil Armstrong flew to the Moon under the Apollo-11 mission in 1969. The mission includes India’s group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla along with Slavosha Ujnanski-Vyshveski of Poland, Hungary’s Tibor Kapu and US experienced commander Pegi Whitson.
India represent in space for the second time since 1984
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is an experienced pilot of the Indian Air Force, and will become the second citizen of India after Rakesh Sharma. Rakesh Sharma flew under the Soviet Mission in 1984. Shukla was kept in a tight Quantine for more than a month before the mission so that her health was completely safe.
Scientific mission and India’s share
This is not just a trip but a 15 -day scientific mission – “Exium -4 Mission”. A total of 60 scientific experiments will be done during this period, out of which 7 are proposed by India. This is a proof of India’s scientific thinking and contribution to global research. Mission is an excellent example of international cooperation and technical partnership.
Launched today after delay
The mission had to be postponed five times before due to weather and technical problems. Now NASA has fixed June 25, which is its sixth declared date. Shubhanshu Shukla told the media, “I am not just scientific tools with me, but going to space with the expectations and dreams of one billion hearts.”