Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Astronaut Shukla in Quarantine Before ISS Launch on June 8
Astronauts, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, are getting ready for a space trip to the International Space Station (ISS).
They're in quarantine to stay healthy before the mission.
The Ax-4 mission involves different space organizations working together.
The launch is planned for June 8, 2025, from Florida.
Shukla will be the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, and during the mission, they will do research and share their experiences.
Astronauts, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, have entered quarantine.
The Ax-4 mission is a collaboration between Axiom Space, NASA, ESA, and ISRO.
The mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than June 8 from Kennedy Space Center.
Shukla will be the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS.
The mission includes outreach, microgravity research, and technology demonstrations.
- Who
- Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew
- What
- Ax-4 mission to the ISS
- When
- June 8, 2025
- Where
- International Space Station (ISS)
- Why
- To conduct research and outreach during the mission
- Key Figure
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Mission
- Ax-4
- Launch Date
- June 8, 2025
- Destination
- International Space Station (ISS)
- Crew Size
- Four
- Operator
- Axiom Space
- Launch Site
- Kennedy Space Center
- ISRO Investment
- Rs 550 crore
Sources
Confident of success: Shubhanshu Shukla enters quarantine ahead of Ax-4 launch
Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, crew members to enter quarantine ahead of launch
Indian astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla enters quarantine ahead of Ax-4 launch for ISS trip
Why Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has been put into quarantine
