Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)

India has selected two Indian Air Force Group Captains, Shubhanshu Shukla and Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, to participate in the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).

Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)

• Participants:
• Shubhanshu Shukla
• Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
• Affiliation: Group Captains in the Indian Air Force (IAF)

Mission Details

• Type: Fourth private astronaut mission by NASA in collaboration with Axiom Space.
• Docking: Expected to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) for 14 days.
• Launch Provider: SpaceX has been contracted as the launch provider for the mission.

Objectives

• The training and experience gained by the selected astronauts will contribute significantly to India's human space program, enhancing knowledge and expertise in manned spaceflight operations.

This mission underscores India's growing involvement in international space exploration efforts and reflects the nation's commitment to advancing its capabilities in human spaceflight.