India in space: Axiom-4 lifts off; Shubhanshu Shukla first Indian to cross Karman line in 41 yrs

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla made history as the second Indian to cross the Karman line, following Rakesh Sharma. Aboard the Axiom-4 mission's 'Dragon' capsule named 'Grace', Shukla radioed a message of pride to India, marking the beginning of India's human space flight program.