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INDIA | Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort Kerala

Bekal Fort S.O. – 671316
Bekal Fort
Date of Introduction : 23-02-1983
Postmark Date : 30-12-2025

Bekal Fort: The Sentinel of Kasaragod

Bekal Fort is the largest and best-preserved fort in Kerala, located in the Kasaragod district. Unlike many other forts in India that were built as administrative centers or residential palaces, Bekal was constructed exclusively for defense. Its unique keyhole shape, massive laterite walls, and stunning position overlooking the Arabian Sea make it one of the most picturesque historical sites in the state.

INDIA | AXIOM MISSION 4

Axiom Mission 4 Shubhanshu Shukla

The AXIOM-4 crew launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station from LC-39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on June 25, 2025 at 2:31 a.m. ET.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a distinguished pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), has been handpicked as one of the four astronauts for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) historic Gaganyaan mission—the nation’s inaugural human space flight endeavor. Shukla is honored and excited as he prepares to pilot the historic Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS), leaving an indelible mark on India’s remarkable advancements in human space exploration.

NAL S.O. – 560017
ISRO Satellite
Date of Introduction : 19-05-2025
Postmark Date : 25-06-2025

INDIA | ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)

NAL S.O. – 560017
ISRO Satellite
Date of Introduction : 19-05-2025
Postmark Date : 19-05-2025

Indian Space Research Organisation’s U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, formerly known as ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), is the leading centre for manufacturing satellites and the development of related satellite technologies.