Axiom Space Reschedules Axiom Mission 4 Launch to ISS for June 22
Axiom Space has announced the rescheduling of the Axiom Mission 4 launch to the International Space Station (ISS) to June 22. The delay is to allow NASA to evaluate operations on the ISS following recent repairs in the Russian section. The mission, which is the fourth private mission by NASA to the ISS, will be led by NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as the mission's pilot, with Poland's Sławosz Uznański and Hungary's Tibor Kapu as mission specialists. The decision to reschedule was made after assessing the readiness of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the Dragon spacecraft, and the health and preparedness of the crew.