Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Studies Bone Health & Radiation on ISS in Axiom-4 Mission

Several biomedical studies are being conducted on the International Space Station (ISS) by Shubhanshu Shukla, the captain of the Indian Air Force Group and an astronaut. He was a member of the renowned Axiom-4 mission. Included are several of the most significant studies on muscle recovery, radiation exposure, and bone density loss in microgravity.

A Look at Bone Health Under a Microscope

Shukla continued the Bone on ISS experiment on Day 10 of the mission. The goal of the experiment was to find out how microgravity changes bone structure. The goal of the project is to make a digital twin of an astronaut's body by following biochemical markers of inflammation and changes in the bones. This virtual model could help astronauts get better and help doctors figure out how to treat osteoporosis here on Earth.

Keeping an eye on radiation levels in space

In space, radiation poisoning is still a major health risk. Shukla used special dosimeters to keep an eye on the amount of radiation in space from the ISS. The results will help scientists come up with ways to keep humans safe during long trips to the Moon, Mars, and other places.

India's Research on Microalgae and Tardigrades

Shukla is also making progress in an Indian study that uses tardigrades and microalgae. These living things are being tested to see if they can stay alive and reproduce under low gravity. They can be used for a lot of different things, from keeping life going to studying extreme environments, and they might even be used in the future for growing in space and biotechnology.

In zero gravity, muscles grow and heal

Shukla is studying how muscle cells behave when they don't have any weight on them by doing myogenesis tests. This work helps ISRO's larger effort to keep astronauts from getting tired and losing muscle mass during long trips.

Digital interfaces and getting fit mentally

The Electronic Displays experiment is also being used for daily cognitive tests. It looks at how astronauts use computers and helps make software interfaces work better in space, which is important for handling accidents and high-stress situations.

Over 60 Experiments, Working Together Around the World

More than 60 experiments from different countries are part of the Axiom-4 project. These experiments cover life sciences, regenerative biology, and space farming. Commander Peggy Whitson, European pilots Tibor Kapu and Slawosz Wisniewski, and mission scientists are all working together with Shukla.

In short

Shubhanshu India's space science skills are strengthened by Shukla's work on Axiom-4. His work in space on bone health, radiation, algae, and muscle recovery gives us new information about how to care for astronauts. It also helps ISRO reach its Gaganyaan goals and makes healthcare better on Earth.