Shubhanshu Shukla with team members (Social Media)
International News: A new chapter is going to be added to India's space trip, but some time. AXIOM-4 Mission, which is going to deliver Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Lucknow to the International Space Station (ISS), will now be launched one day after the scheduled time at 5:30 pm on 11 June 2025. Earlier this mission was about to fly on June 10, but due to bad weather warnings, it has been postponed at the moment. It is not just a technical change, but a symbol of the return of the manned space mission for India after 41 years - a chance that is a historic step towards national pride and scientific achievements.
The AXIOM-4 mission is being operated in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the American Space Agency NASA, which is leading the American company Axiom Space. The mission will be launched from the Fallcon-9 rocket of Spacex from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said on Monday, "The safety of the mission is a priority due to adverse conditions of the weather. So it became necessary to postpone the launch for a day."
Launch of Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station:
— ISRO (@isro) June 9, 2025
Due to weather conditions, the launch of Axiom-4 mission for sending Indian Gaganyatri to International Space Station is postponed from 10th June 2025 to 11th June 2025.
The targeted time of launch is 5:30 PM IST on 11th…
AXIOM-4 Mission is special for India as Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian to travel in space after 41 years. Earlier in the year 1984, Rakesh Sharma stepped into space with Soyuz Yan of Russia. The mission includes Shubhanshu "Shuks" as a pilot with callsine. He is accompanied by experienced US commander Pegi Whitson, Hungary's Tigor Kapu and Slavosha Ujnanski-Visnivski of Poland.
AXIOM-4 is a 14-day mission, the main objective of which is to strengthen international cooperation and conduct scientific research on ISS. For countries like India, Poland and Hungary, this mission is a sign of symbolic 'return', which are re -active in human space missions.
The launch of the mission may have caused a slight disappointment, but there is an atmosphere of pride and enthusiasm across the country. For India, this is not just a scientific mission, but a strong proof of re -establishing its global space capacity and leadership. Now everyone's eyes are at 5:30 pm on June 11, when Shubhanshu Shukla and his international team will start a new journey beyond Earth. ISRO has clarified that weather compatibility is necessary for the success of the mission. India is ready to make its presence once again in the depths of space.
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