Axiom Mission 4 successfully concluded with a SpaceX capsule landing in California after a 20-day mission that included astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, and the United States. The crew undocked from the International Space Station, traveling back to Earth in 22 hours. Commander Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut, celebrated the successful mission. For India, the participation of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is seen as a precursor to its crewed Gaganyaan mission expected in 2027. Overall, this mission underscores important advancements in international space collaboration.
Returning to crewed spaceflight, the mission marked a significant moment for non-American crew members, with nations like India, Poland, and Hungary participating after decades.
The crew undocked from the International Space Station on Monday and completed a 20-day mission, conducting about 60 scientific experiments during their stay.
The successful splashdown of the SpaceX capsule concluded Axiom Mission 4, further establishing the collaboration between Axiom Space and SpaceX.
Shubhanshu Shukla's participation as India's first astronaut at the ISS symbolizes a key step toward India's upcoming Gaganyaan crewed mission planned for 2027.
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