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On July 14, 2025, the Axiom-4 mission achieved a significant milestone as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 7:15 a.m. EDT. This event marked the conclusion of the fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS, organized by Axiom Space in collaboration with NASA and SpaceX.Following the undocking procedure from the Harmony module’s
Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed all seven microgravity experiments and other planned activities, achieving significant milestone in the mission. Experiments on Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, Sprouting of Methi & Moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop seeds and Voyoger Display have been completed as planned.On July 13, 2025, the Expedition 73 Crew
The Axiom Mission 4 (AX-4) crew has entered the final phase of their mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), with preparations underway for their return to Earth after nearly 20 days in orbit. On July 14, 2025, the hatch of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’ was securely closed and the alignment indicator confirmed, signalling the start of undocking procedures.Hatch Closure
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), delivered an emotional and inspiring farewell speech as the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew prepared to return to Earth.In a moment that resonated with millions, he echoed the legendary words of Rakesh Sharma, updating them for a new era: "Aaj ka Bharat space se mahatvakaanshi dikhta hai, aaj
After an historic 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, is set to undock from the station today, July 14, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM IST.The Ax-4 mission, organised by Axiom Space in collaboration with NASA, ISRO, the European Space Agency (ESA), and SpaceX, marks a significant milestone for
The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, carrying Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts—Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu—is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14 at 4:30 PM IST.The crew will return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, with a splashdown expected on July 15 at 3:00 PM IST off the coast
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program by successfully completing the qualification test of the Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS). This accomplishment marks a pivotal step toward India’s first crewed space mission, enhancing both crew safety and mission reliability as the country prepares for a
Gaganyaatri Shubhanshu Shukla is actively advancing a suite of seven microgravity experiments as part of India’s participation in the Axiom-04 space mission. Amongst these four experiments have been successfully completed and three are nearing completion.Four completed experiments include Indian strain of Tardigrades involving survival, revival, reproduction and transcriptome; Myogenesis studying
NASA has announced it will provide live coverage of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew’s departure from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, with undocking scheduled for approximately 7:05 am EDT (4:30 PM IST). The Ax-4 mission is notable for including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the ISS, serving as the mission pilot. The four-member crew also
As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to return to Earth after his mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), attention turns to the profound effects of microgravity on the human body. Spaceflight, even for short durations, presents unique physiological and psychological challenges that require careful preparation, adaptation, and recovery.In microgravity, the absence of Earth’s