Axiom-4 Mission (Ax-4)
31-01-2025
09:30 AM

Axiom-4 Mission Latest News
Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer and ISRO astronaut, was recently named the pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).

About Axiom-4 Mission (Ax-4)
- Ax-4 is the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
- It is organized by Axiom Space in collaboration with NASA.
- The Ax-4 crew will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the ISS from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- Once docked, the private astronauts plan to spend up to 14 days aboard the ISS.
- During their time aboard the ISS, the crew will conduct scientific experiments, perform technology demonstrations, and engage in educational outreach.
- Research areas include materials science, biology, Earth observation, and more, with the potential to yield groundbreaking discoveries and innovations.
- The mission will send the first Indian astronaut to the station as part of a joint effort between NASA and the Indian space agency.
- The private mission also carries the first astronauts from Poland and Hungary to stayaboard the ISS.
Axiom-4 Mission FAQs
Q1. Who are the crew members of Axiom 4?
Ans. The crew assigned to Ax-4 includes Commander Peggy Whitson, Mission Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of India, Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański of ESA/Poland, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu of Hungary
Q2. What is the purpose of Axiom Mission 4?
Ans: The purpose of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is to advance commercial spaceflight, conduct scientific research, and promote international collaboration by sending a private crew to the International Space Station (ISS).
Q3. What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
Ans. The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest man-made object in space launched on November 20, 1998. It serves as a habitat for astronauts in space.
Source: HT