Tag: Ax-4 Mission

IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla, Ax-4 Crew to Undock from ISS on July 14, Splashdown on July 15

The 22-hour return journey aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will conclude their 18-day mission aboard the ISS.

July 13, 2025

NASA to Broadcast Axiom Mission 4 Departure on July 14 as India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares to Return from ISS

The Dragon capsule will return with over 580 pounds of cargo, including scientific data and NASA hardware from over 60 experiments carried out during the 17-day mission.

July 12, 2025

Axiom-4 Crew, Including Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, to Undock from ISS on July 14

Axiom Space confirmed the revised timeline in a post on X, stating, “The #Ax4 crew is scheduled to undock from the @Space_Station no earlier than Monday, July 14, at 7:05 a.m. ET.”

July 11, 2025

Axiom-4 Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Marks One Week Aboard ISS, Connects with Family During Day Off

During their week in orbit, the crew has launched into an ambitious program of over 60 scientific experiments.

July 4, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 Nears ISS Docking: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Pilots Historic Spaceflight for India

Once docked, the four-member team will spend up to 14 days conducting scientific research, educational outreach, and commercial initiatives.

June 26, 2025

“Floating in the Vacuum—Absolutely Magical”: IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla Shares First Experience from Space on Ax-4 Mission

In a heartfelt message from space, Shukla said, “You’re just floating in the vacuum—it’s absolutely magical.”

June 26, 2025

Ax-4 Crew Set for Docking at ISS Today at 4:30 PM IST; IAF’s Group Captain Shukla Marks India’s Return to Space After 41 Years

This marks a historic moment for India, as Group Captain Shukla becomes the first Indian to fly to space since Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's iconic 1984 mission aboard Soyuz T-11.

June 26, 2025

PM Modi Hails Axiom-4 Launch: Shubhanshu Shukla Carries Dreams of 1.4 Billion Indians to Space

This marks India’s return to human spaceflight after over four decades, and Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS.

June 25, 2025

President Murmu Hails Axiom-4 Launch: ‘Proud of an Indian’s Journey into the Stars’

Shukla now follows in the footsteps of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, who flew on Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

June 25, 2025

Swades Anthem ‘Yuh Hi Chala Chal’ Features in Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Launch Day Playlist for Axiom-4

The song famously accompanies Shah Rukh Khan’s character—a NASA scientist rediscovering his roots—as he travels through the Indian countryside.

June 25, 2025