Technology • Jun 26, 2025

Axiom 4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla and crew prepare for ISS docking

Axiom Mission 4 just docked at the International Space Station after launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on June 25.
On board is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force pilot and ISRO astronaut, making history as the first Indian to visit the ISS in over 40 years.

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Shukla to help run around 60 microgravity experiments

Shukla is piloting the Crew Dragon capsule and keeping a close eye on its path as it connects to the station.
Over their 14-day stay, he'll help run around 60 microgravity experiments—including seven of his own.
This mission is all about teamwork: NASA and ISRO are joining forces for science projects, alongside astronauts from Poland, Hungary, and the US.