Remove Ad A historic chapter in India’s space story unfolded today as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla launched into space aboard the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roared to life at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 p.m. IST) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida — the very pad once used for the Apollo 11 Moon mission. Axiom Mission 4 Launch LIVE: India set to make history with Shubhanshu Shukla space launch Welcome to Our Live Blog for the Axiom-4 Mission! Join us as we witness history in the making. Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to become the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma’s iconic journey in 1984. Today, he launches aboard the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. Stay tuned with us for live updates, countdown moments, and everything you need to know about this historic spaceflight. Related Article Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Launch Live: Indian astronaut's historic journey to space begins with Falcon 9 lift-off Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to travel into space after Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. As the crew boards the Dragon spacecraft and completes all communications and suit checks, the seats are rotated, and the Ax-4 crew is ready for launch.