US EditionAxiom 4 to launch historic multinational crew to ISS from Florida no earlier than June 8
- Axiom Space will launch its fourth private crewed mission, Ax-4, to the International Space Station on June 8, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
- The launch was postponed from May 29 to June 8 to allow more time for mission planning, spacecraft readiness, and logistics as stated by NASA and Axiom Space.
- The Ax-4 crew includes four astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, and the USA, led by commander Peggy Whitson and piloted by Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.
- Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments on microgravity research aimed at supporting India's future space goals, including a space station by 2035 and Moon missions by 2047.
- This mission marks a historic return for India, Poland, and Hungary to government-sponsored human spaceflight and highlights international collaboration in commercial space operations.
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India's Shubhanshu Shukla set to travel to International Space Station on June 8. Who is he? What is his mission?
Shubhanshu Shukla, an IAF fighter pilot with over 2,000 flying hours, will conduct seven experiments on the ISS during the Axiom-4 mission. The launch is rescheduled for June 8 and aims to enhance India's microgravity research ambitions, including plans for a space station by 2035.
Historic Launch: Axiom-4 Mission Set to Break New Ground | Science-Environment
Historic Launch: Axiom-4 Mission Set to Break New Ground The much-anticipated Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, originally slated for May 29, is now confirmed to launch on June 8 from Florida's Kennedy Space Centre at 6:41 pm IST. This change was publicly announced by Axiom Space, in conjunction with NASA.Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will lead the mission, marking a significant event as it follows four decad…
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