The Ax-4 crew shared their first live update from space, with IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla describing the launch as "magical." The team, now en route to the ISS, spoke about unity, science, and pride. Their mission includes international research in collaboration with NASA and ISRO
The CM in a post on social media X also applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership which helped India participate in the international space mission and showcase unwavering commitment to scientific advancement and global collaboration.
ASA Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will be on duty at the beginning of their shift, monitoring Dragon during its automated approach and rendezvous manoeuvres
Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai on Wednesday said the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is progressing as planned and underscored that the next major milestone will be the safe docking of the Dragon spacecraft with the ISS.
The families of Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is heading to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 Mission, were welcomed at the school he attended in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow.
"Dragon's hatch is closed, all communication and suit checks are complete, the seats are rotated, and the Ax-4 crew is ready for launch," SpaceX posted on X.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that Axiom Mission 04, which will send Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), is now tentatively scheduled for launch its on June 22, 2025.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on June 14 that the upcoming Axiom-4 Mission, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station, has been rescheduled for June 19.
SpaceX Vice President of Build and Flight Reliability, William Gerstenmaier, highlighted the company's focus on safety and reliability in its Dragon capsule missions, saying the "design changed several propulsion components to make them reliable and more useful."