Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:06pm on 05 Jun 2025,Thursday Science
The launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), featuring Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, has been rescheduled to June 10, 2025, at 5:52 PM IST. Originally slated for June 8, the mission's delay allows for final preparations. Shukla will pilot the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, marking India's first astronaut journey to the International Space Station (ISS). The 14–21 day mission includes experiments on space agriculture and student interactions from orbit. Shukla expressed national pride, stating, "Even stars are attainable. Jai Hind." (PC: The Hindu)
