NASA Suspends June 22 Launch Of Axiom-4 Space Mission Carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla

Last Updated:June 20, 2025, 06:57 IST

The Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station has seen several delays.

The Axiom-4 space mission has been delayed yet again. (Image: NASA)

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to stand down from the launch of the Axiom-4 space mission, scheduled on June 22 (Sunday), and will target a new launch date in the coming days.

The mission was supposed to take four astronauts, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, to the ISS on board SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket. “NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX continue reviewing launch opportunities for Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station. NASA has made the decision to stand down from a launch on Sunday, June 22, and will target a new launch date in the coming days," NASA said.

This is a developing story. More details to be added.

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