NASA halts Axiom-4 mission scheduled for June 22
NASA has hit pause on its Axiom-4 mission, which was set to launch June 22, to double-check safety after recent repairs on the International Space Station.
They're reviewing everything before letting new crew members aboard, and a fresh launch date will be shared soon.
Astronauts in quarantine at Kennedy Space Center
The four astronauts—including India's Shubhanshu Shukla—are in quarantine at Kennedy Space Center, ready to go as soon as they get the all-clear.
Led by veteran Peggy Whitson, the team also features specialists from Poland and Hungary.
Their ride? SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule.
Axiom-4 to run about 60 experiments on ISS
Axiom-4 plans a two-week stay on the ISS to run about 60 experiments in life sciences and tech.
The launch has faced a few setbacks already due to technical issues, but NASA says safety comes first for this ambitious trip.