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1. For which mission has India selected Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair to the ISS?
India has announced the selection of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as the primary mission pilot, while Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will act as the backup. This mission marks a significant step in strengthening human spaceflight cooperation between ISRO and NASA and advancing India’s human space program. The experience from this mission will enhance India's human spaceflight capabilities and contribute to the Gaganyaan mission.