Axiom Mission 4 marks a historic milestone as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the second Indian national to travel to space after 40 years. Launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, the Ax-4 mission includes astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary — all visiting the ISS for the first time. As a mission pilot, Shukla plays a key role in the 14-day research-driven mission. From cutting-edge microgravity experiments to India’s rising presence in global space exploration, here’s all about the Axiom 4 mission.

US President Donald Trump recently revealed plans to bring back the stranded astronauts. NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been unexpectedly stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024. Their return was delayed due to technical issues with their spacecraft, turning what was supposed to be a short mission into an extended stay in space.