Made-in-India’ Experiments

Made-in-India’ Experiments: Recently, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, successfully docked with the International Space Station aboard the Axiom-4 mission. This marks a key step in India’s space journey and global collaboration.

o Captain Shukla will conduct seven indigenous experiments designed by Indian institutions, with results to be shared globally—reflecting India’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vishwabandhu Bharat.

• About Experiments: Edible Microalgae for Life Support: Studies microalgae growth in space for nutrition, CO₂-to-O₂ conversion, and wastewater recycling—key for long-term missions.

o Sprouting Seeds in Space: Tests germination and nutrition of moong and methi sprouts, with potential for astronaut diets and medicinal insights.

o Muscle Regeneration in Microgravity: Explores muscle repair mechanisms to address astronaut muscle loss and inform treatments on Earth.

o Tardigrade Survival Study: Examines how resilient tardigrades survive and reproduce in space, offering clues for human survival in extreme conditions.

o Human-Machine Interaction in Space: Studies astronaut interaction with digital interfaces to improve spacecraft controls and user experience.

o Cyanobacteria Growth Using Urea: Investigates cyanobacteria as a nitrogen recycler and superfood for closed-loop life support systems.

o Seed Resilience Trials: Tests seed growth in microgravity to advance space farming and develop climate-resilient crops.