Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Axiom-4 Mission Launches June 22 After Multiple Delays
The Axiom-4 mission with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from India is launching to the International Space Station on June 22.
After several delays due to technical and weather problems, the launch is set.
The crew including astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland, are in quarantine.
During their two-week stay, they will perform about 60 experiments.
Axiom-4 mission, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, set for launch June 22.
Launch is scheduled for 1:12pm Indian time (3:42am EDT) from Kennedy Space Centre.
Mission has faced multiple delays due to technical and operational issues.
Astronauts are in pre-launch quarantine.
The mission aims to carry out 60 experiments during a two-week stay on the ISS.
- Who
- The Ax-4 mission includes astronauts from India (Shubhanshu Shukla), Hungary, Poland and is commanded by Peggy Whitson.
- What
- The Ax-4 mission launch is planned.
- When
- June 22, 1:12pm Indian time.
- Where
- Kennedy Space Centre, Florida.
- Why
- The mission aims to send astronauts to the ISS for experiments; launch has been delayed due to several issues.
- Mission
- Axiom-4
- Launch Date
- June 22
- Launch Time
- 1:12pm Indian time (3:42am EDT)
- Launch Location
- Kennedy Space Centre, Florida
- Astronauts' Nations
- India, Hungary, Poland
- Mission Duration
- Two weeks
- Commander
- Peggy Whitson
