Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:32pm on 11 Jun 2025,Wednesday Science
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS aboard Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). Originally scheduled for May 29, the launch from Kennedy Space Center has faced repeated delays due to weather and a Falcon-9 fuel leak. NASA now confirms launch windows are available until June 30, with more possible in mid-July. The mission highlights India’s expanding role in space, as Shukla—a trained test pilot—will conduct microgravity experiments during the 10-day stay. The Ax-4 mission symbolizes global space cooperation and supports India’s future ambitions in human spaceflight through the Gaganyaan program.
