Chennai, April 28 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct seven microgravity research experiments during the upcoming Axiom-4 AX-4 Axiom International Space Station (ISS) mission to be piloted by Indian astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla.

The mission is scheduled for next month.

ISRO on Monday said the field of microgravity research with potential applications in diverse areas such as human health, physical/ life sciences, material research, novel pharmaceutical development and biotechnology offers significant opportunities to the national scientific community.

ISRO has shortlisted seven microgravity research experiments proposed by Indian Principal Investigators (PIs) from various national R&D laboratories/...