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Shux 1st Indian to hold experiment on ISS, kicks off with muscle loss study

IndiaTimes Sunday, 29 June 2025 ()
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has initiated groundbreaking experiments on the ISS, marking India's advancement in space research. His Myogenesis study addresses muscle breakdown in microgravity, crucial for future space missions and Earth-based treatments. Alongside Shukla, the Ax-4 crew, including Commander Peggy Whitson, is conducting cancer research, potentially revealing insights into drug resistance and tumor behavior.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Shubhanshu Shukla Indian test pilot and astronaut (born 1986)

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International Space Station International Space Station Inhabited space station in low Earth orbit

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What does the Axiom 4 mission mean for the future of Poland's space industry? Last week, an Indian, a Hungarian and a Pole have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. Experts say that, like the "Apollo effect" felt after the famous mission, this journey may inspire a new generation of astronauts. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/30/what-does-the-axiom-4-mission-mean-for-the-future-of-polands-space-industry Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future

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Peggy Whitson Peggy Whitson American astronaut and biochemistry researcher (born 1960)

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Myogenesis Myogenesis Formation of muscular tissue, particularly during embryonic development


Axiom Mission 4 Axiom Mission 4 Private crewed spaceflight to the International Space Station in 2025

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