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NASA has delayed the launch of the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, commanded by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and involving Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from ISRO, has been rescheduled for June 22. The delay was announced by the ISS, which stated that NASA is currently reviewing launch opportunities after deciding to stand down from the planned Sunday launch.
The postponement is due to the need for additional evaluation of station operations following recent repairs in the Zvezda service module. Because of the complex interconnected systems on the ISS, NASA is analyzing relevant data to confirm the station’s readiness for the upcoming crew arrival.
The mission holds global significance, particularly for India, Poland, and Hungary, and the crew remains in quarantine in Florida, prepared to launch once clearance is given.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are ready and stationed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, awaiting their new launch date.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that safety remains the priority, and the launch will not happen before June 22, as safety assessments are ongoing. Earlier, Axiom Space had also indicated that the launch would only occur no earlier than June 22, allowing NASA additional time to evaluate station conditions after recent repairs.
Singh also highlighted the broader socio-economic impact of India’s administrative reforms over the past 11 years, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He praised the improvements in governance, the push toward digital systems, and the reforms’ positive implications for marginalized groups, emphasizing that these changes have brought significant progress and milestones in governance and socio-economic development.
