Thrilling Update: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 Crew Successfully Docks at ISS Space Port Today, June 26, Around 4:00 PM IST!
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| Photo credit _Mathrubhumi English |
NASA Axiom-4 Mission Launch Live Updates:
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla and three fellow astronauts soared into orbit on the Axiom-4 Mission, launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 12:01 PM on Wednesday, June 25.
The Ax-4 team successfully docked at the International Space Station’s space-facing port on June 26 at approximately 4:00 PM IST.
This milestone mission, advancing commercial space exploration, is led by Texas-based Axiom Space in collaboration with SpaceX, utilizing a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
The Axiom-4 mission experienced multiple postponements from its original May 29 launch date due to technical issues with the launch vehicle and pressure fluctuations in the ISS’s Zvezda module.
The module, which had exhibited leakage signs since 2019, required critical repairs before the mission could proceed. Space agencies dedicated years to addressing these challenges to guarantee a safe and successful journey for the Ax-4 crew.
Axiom 4 Mission Live Updates: Shubhanshu Shukla, the 634th astronaut, arrives at ISS proudly holding the tiranga
On Thursday, India’s Shubhanshu Shukla etched his name in history as the 634th astronaut to venture into space, arriving at the International Space Station after a 28-hour journey.
Warmly welcomed by the Expedition 73 crew, Shukla shared his pride in carrying the Indian flag, stating, “This marks the beginning of our journey.
Over the next two weeks, he and his team will perform scientific experiments. During the welcome ceremony, Shukla expressed being deeply moved by the warm reception, noting, The view and your welcome far exceeded all my expectations.
Axiom 4 Mission Launch Live Updates: Shubhanshu Shukla says
I feel even better. My expectations have been surpassed by the view and current crew: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from space station.
Axiom 4 Mission Launch Live Updates: Happy to be here, says Peggy Whitson
Upon arriving at the International Space Station, Axiom Mission Commander Peggy Whitson smiled and waved to the camera, saying, Happy to be here.
Axiom 4 Mission Live Updates: NASA team conducts safety protocols prior to hatch opening for Ax-4 astronauts
NASA astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are performing critical safety measures, including pressure stabilization and leak checks in the vestibule, which are required before the hatch can be opened to welcome the Axiom Mission 4 crew, including India’s Shubhanshu Shukla, into the station.
Axiom 4 Mission Launch Live Updates: Shubhanshu Shukla’s family watches historic docking
As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station, his family in Lucknow watches the live docking with immense pride and emotion, closely tracking every step of his historic journey. Later today, they are set to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is expected to personally honor them for this monumental national achievement.
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