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Axiom-4 mission: Halwa, and a surprise; what astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is taking on historic mission

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 25 June 2025 ()
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as he embarks on the Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS, marking India's return to space after 41 years. Carrying scientific instruments and personal mementos, including Indian sweets to share with his crewmates, Shukla also holds a secret souvenir for his mentor, Rakesh Sharma.
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