NASA delays Axiom Mission 4 launch
NASA has hit pause on the Axiom Mission 4 launch, originally planned for June 22.
The hold is all about safety—they want extra checks after recent repairs on the ISS's Zvezda module to make sure everything's set for new arrivals.
Crew still in Florida quarantine
The four-person crew—led by space veteran Peggy Whitson and including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, Poland's Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungary's Tibor Kapu—are still in Florida quarantine.
They're ready to go as soon as they get the green light.
Dragon and Falcon 9 are standing by at Kennedy
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule are standing by at Kennedy Space Center.
The delay comes from a joint safety review by NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX after the ISS repairs—just making sure all systems are a-okay before liftoff.
AM4 is a big step for international cooperation
Axiom Mission 4 is a big deal for international teamwork—it'll be India's first astronaut on an Axiom flight, alongside crew from Poland and Hungary.
NASA says a new launch date will be shared once all checks are done.