Jun 25, 2025 5:41 PM IST (Updated) Axiom 4 Mission Launch LIVE updates: The Axiom 4 mission carrying four crew members, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, successfully lifted off at 12:01 pm on Wednesday (June 25). The crew is on its way to the International Space Station. 2 Min Read Axiom 4 Mission Launch LIVE Updates: The Axiom 4 mission carrying four crew members, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, successfully lifted off at 12:01 pm on Wednesday (June 25). The crew is on its way to the International Space Station. The much awaited takeoff to the space mission faced several delays from its original takeoff schedule due to technical snags and bad weather. Shubhanshu Shukla, a former Indian Air Force's Group Captain has the responsibility as the pilot of the mission with its commander being Peggy Whitson of the United States. Two other members, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary serve as the mission specialists. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) set the new date of June 25 for the launch which involves private space firm Axiom Space and Elon Musk's SpaceX. The crew set for the International Space Station will take off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Before the launch, SpaceX said that the weather for the launch was 90% favourable and all systems were looking good for the launch. The targeted docking time is approximately 4.30 pm IST on Thursday, June 26. Proud moment for us: Shukla's mother "It's a proud moment for us. He has our best wishes. I hope he stays healthy and achieves his mission. There is no limit to how proud we are for what he is achieving," Shubhanshu Shukla's mother told PTI. Shukla's father Shambhu Dayal Shukla, said, "It feels great. This was all God’s blessings…" as per ANI. Stay tuned for the latest updates of the launch here: Live Updates — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 25, 2025 Jun 25, 2025 2:24 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: IAF calls it ‘from skies to stars’ moment The Indian Air Force hailed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission as a “from skies to stars” moment, drawing parallels to Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 spaceflight. Shukla’s mission marks India’s renewed human spaceflight push under ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme. Jun 25, 2025 2:23 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Here's how to track Dragon capsule on way to ISS SpaceX has activated a live link for viewers to track the Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the ISS. The real-time feed shows the Dragon capsule’s flight path, speed, and altitude. Docking with the ISS is expected around 4:30 p.m. IST today. Jun 25, 2025 2:04 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Touch the sky with glory, says Congress President Kharge “Touch the Sky with Glory. We welcome the successful launch of the space mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland, and the US,” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said. “After Squadron Leader, Rakesh Sharma in 1984, our astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is now en route to becoming the second Indian to travel to space, after 41 years. We pray for his successful mission. The entire nation is proud of this achievement,” he added. Jun 25, 2025 2:01 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: UP CM Yogi Adityanath congratulate for historic achievement “A proud moment for India! Heartiest congratulations to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Mission Pilot of Axiom Mission 4, on this historic achievement,” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. “Under the visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, India’s participation in this international space mission showcases our unwavering commitment to scientific advancement and global collaboration. Warm wishes for a successful mission ahead,” he added. Jun 25, 2025 1:54 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Crew orbiting around earth, 292 km above surface The Axiom 4 mission crew is 292 km above the earth’s surface, moving in the orbit with a speed of 26,719 kmph. Two hours are going to be completed since the takeoff. Jun 25, 2025 1:47 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Crew on a 28.5 hour space journey to ISS From Earth to orbit. The Ax4 crew is now underway aboard the brand-new Dragon capsule Grace, enroute to the International Space Station. The team is soaring through space on a 28.5-hour journey before docking with the Station. Jun 25, 2025 1:43 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Indian in the mission will add value to space programmes “Indian in Axiom mission will add more value to space programmes in the country,” Former ISRO Director Mylswamy Annadurai told PTI. Jun 25, 2025 1:35 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Wish him and others all the success, says PM Modi “We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. The Indian Astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the way to become the first Indian to go to International Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. Wish him and other astronauts all the success, said PM Narendra Modi on X. Jun 25, 2025 1:32 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Everything as planned, safe docking imp, says ISRO scientist “I think everything went as planned…As of now, everything is going on smoothly,” Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai told ANI. “Safe docking at the International Space Station tomorrow is the main thing expected now… Every Indian is happy…” he added. Jun 25, 2025 1:28 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Rakesh Sharma wished crew good luck India’s first space hero in 1984, Rakesh Sharma wished Shubhanshu Shukla and other astronauts on Axiom-4 good luck. Jun 25, 2025 1:19 PM IST Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom 4 Mission Live: Whole nation is proud, says President Droupadi Murmu As Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla creates a new milestone in space for India, the whole nation is excited and proud of an Indian’s journey into the stars. He and his fellow astronauts of Axiom Mission 4 from the US, Poland and Hungary prove the world is indeed one family – ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, President Droupadi Murmu said. “My best wishes for the success of this mission, which reflects the enduring partnership between NASA and ISRO. The wide ranging experiments to be performed by the crew will lead to new frontiers of scientific studies and space exploration,” she added. Load more