Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Rescheduled To June 22

The much-anticipated launch of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has been postponed to June 22. The update was confirmed by Axiom Space, the private aerospace firm behind the mission.

Axiom 4 Mission Launch Date

Originally scheduled to launch earlier this month from Florida, the delay is attributed to final checks and scheduling adjustments. In a social media update, Axiom Space stated, "The #Ax4 crew remains in quarantine in Florida to maintain all medical and safety protocols. The crew is in good health and high spirits and looks forward to launch!"

The #Ax4 crew remains in quarantine in Florida to maintain all medical and safety protocols. The crew is in good health and high spirits and looks forward to launch! https://t.co/0HLGPhJm0I pic.twitter.com/aCdmj2In03

— Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) June 18, 2025

 

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Axiom-4 Mission Date Rescheduled For 2nd Time

The Axiom-4 mission was originally scheduled for June 11.

Last week, it was said that the mission was rescheduled to June 19. Taking to social media, Union Minister of Science and Technology Jithendra Singh said that the launch of Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla was rescheduled to June 19. 

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