<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Axiom-4 mission is considered as the first step towards India's crude space journey by Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt, impacting ISRO's astronaut readiness, safety protocols confirmation, and strategic mission development.</li><li>The Axiom-4 mission, conducted by SpaceX and NASA, will contribute to ISRO's Gaganyaan initiative for indigenous manned space missions scheduled to launch in 2026.</li><li>Experiments conducted by Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla during the mission will provide valuable insights for future missions, including medical, agricultural, bacterial, and aquatic research.</li><li>ISRO's experience with Axiom-4 has enhanced its expertise in crew coordination, health monitoring, astronaut preparation, and international crew integration, impacting future missions and plans for an indigenous space station and lunar mission.</li></ul>

First Step Into Crude Space Journey: Lt Gen AK Bhatt On Axiom-4's Impact On India

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