Published on: May 21, 2025

AXIOM-4 MISSION

AXIOM-4 MISSION

NEWS –  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will conduct two outreach activities

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Launch Date: Scheduled for June 8, 2025.
  • Launch Site: NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
  • Mission Partner: Joint mission by ISRO and NASA.
  • Indian Representative: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, astronaut from India.

Key Objectives of Axiom-4 Mission

  • Strengthening international collaboration in space exploration.
  • Expanding public engagement and access to space.
  • Conducting joint science and outreach activities.

Outreach Activities Planned

  1. Joint Public Downlink Event
  • Hosted by NASA and ISRO.
  • Designed to showcase international cooperation.
  • Aims to engage the global public in space initiatives.
  1. Student Engagement Initiatives
  • Two student events across India where Group Captain Shukla will interact directly with students.
  • Objective: Inspire and educate the student community about space science and exploration.
  1. Amateur Radio Contact
  • Continuation of an existing ISS tradition.
  • Will enable real-time communication between students and the astronaut via amateur radio.
  • Locations and participating students have been identified.

Scientific Experiments and Research

  1. Microgravity Experiments by Indian Researchers
  • ISRO has shortlisted seven microgravity research experiments.
  • These were proposed by Indian Principal Investigators (PIs) from:
    • National R&D laboratories
    • Academic institutions
  1. Five Joint Human Research Investigations
  • Collaborative efforts between ISRO and NASA.
  • Focus on human research.

Group Captain Shukla will be a participant in these experiments