Tag: Ax-4 Mission

India’s Journey to ‘Viksit Bharat’ Begins in Space: Jitendra Singh on Axiom-4 Mission Success

The Union Minister also paid tribute to Indian space pioneers Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan, calling the Axiom-4 mission a “vindication” of their legacy.

June 25, 2025

“Proud Moment for India”: Jitendra Singh Hails IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla After Successful Axiom-4 Liftoff

The Minister celebrated the historic milestone alongside Australian High Commissioner Philip Green, South Australian Governor Frances Adamson AC, and others by distributing sweets at Anusandhan Bhawan in New Delhi.

June 25, 2025

“India Is Back in Space After 41 Years”: IAF’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Soars with Pride on Axiom-4 Mission

The Ax-4 mission lifted off at 2:31 am EDT (12 Noon IST) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

June 25, 2025

Axiom-4 Mission Takes Flight: IAF’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Pilots Historic Launch to Space Station

The crew will spend up to 14 days aboard the orbiting laboratory, engaging in science, outreach, and commercial activities.

June 25, 2025

Axiom-4 Cleared for Launch: Dragon Hatch Sealed, IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla to Pilot Historic ISS Mission

The four-member international crew will journey to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket.

June 25, 2025

IAF’s Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla Joins Axiom-4 Crew Ahead of Historic ISS Launch: Jitendra Singh

The mission is targeting a launch at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 p.m. IST) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

June 25, 2025

“I Want to Ignite Curiosity in Kids”: IAF’s Group Capt. Shukla Gears Up for Historic Ax-4 Space Mission

Whitson praised Shukla’s sharp instincts and technical skills: “He’s just wicked smart when it comes to spacecraft technologies... having him as my pilot is great.”

June 25, 2025

India Set to Make Space History Again as IAF’s Shukla Pilots Axiom-4 Mission to ISS

The crew is commanded by Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight. Joining them as mission specialists are Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary.

June 25, 2025

All Set for Historic Ax-4 Mission: India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to Pilot SpaceX Flight to ISS

The crew, currently in pre-launch quarantine in Florida, will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with their Dragon spacecraft set to dock with the ISS shortly after launch.

June 25, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 to ISS Set for Wednesday Launch, Led by Indian Pilot Group Captain Shukla

The mission will launch from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a new Dragon spacecraft that will ferry the four-member crew to the orbiting laboratory.

June 24, 2025