Chennai, April 18 -- As India poised to script a defining chapter in its space journey and chart bold new frontiers, the AX-4 Axiom International Space Station (ISS) mission piloted by Indian astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla is scheduled for next month.

Announcing this after a high-level meeting held to review major future plans of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the coming months, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the mission will mark the visit of first Indian ever to visit the ISS and the first Indian astronaut...