Axiom-4 mission launch scrubbed
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Axiom's crewed missions visit the International Space Station for about two weeks of extensive research work, where "every minute is accounted for."
The Ax-4 mission is scheduled to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 8:22 a.m. ET on Tuesday, June 10. You can catch the action live right here.
(Kennedy Space Center, FLA) -- Another setback in plans for Ringgold County native Dr. Peggy Whitson's return to space.
This is the fourth time that the Axiom-4 mission stands delayed. Earlier, it was postponed to June 11 amid unfavourable weather conditions.
India is part of the Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission in collaboration with NASA, which is a historic moment as this is Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission. India has made a contract with the agency and has spent millions on Shukla's training and backup astronaut.
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The Axiom-4 mission, featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, faces further delays due to a liquid oxygen leak detected in SpaceX's Falcon-9 rock
ISRO played a big role in making sure the launch is postponed till the oxygen leak is fixed on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
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NDTV Profit on MSNBreaking News Live: Axiom-4 Mission Launch Postponed; Protest Continue In Los AngelesThey will be transported to Shillong from there.The Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has been postponed due to a rocket issue. SpaceX has said a new launch date will be announced soon.