🛰️ Ax-4 Mission Updates – June 2025

  • SpaceX
    Ax-4 Launch Delayed Due to LOx Leak
    A LOx leak was found in Falcon 9’s propulsion bay during static fire testing, delaying the Ax-4 mission previously scheduled for June 11. Both ground and pad tests confirmed the anomaly. Repairs are underway and a new date will be announced soon.
    June 2025 · Source
  • India
    Shubhanshu Shukla Ready for Mission
    Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla remains mission-ready despite delays. Supported by ISRO and IAF, he is set to become the second Indian astronaut to reach space since 1984, joining Ax-4 aboard the ISS.
    June 2025 · Source
  • Axiom Space
    Ax-4 to Use Final Dragon Capsule
    Ax-4 will fly using Crew Dragon C213, the last of its kind. The crew will spend 14 days on the ISS, conducting experiments on biology, life sciences, and agriculture—including India-led microgravity research.
    June 2025 · Source

🛰️ Space News – June 2025

  • NASA/ISRO
    NISAR Earth Observation Satellite Set for June Launch
    NASA and ISRO are preparing to launch the NISAR satellite in June 2025. This joint mission will utilize advanced radar imaging to monitor Earth’s surface changes, aiding in climate and disaster studies.
    June 2025 · Source
  • Axiom Space
    Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Launch on Axiom-4 Mission
    Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut in decades to travel to the ISS, with the Axiom-4 mission launching on June 10, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center.
    June 2025 · Source
  • NASA
    NASA Tests Lunar Mining Robot RASSOR
    NASA is testing the Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) at Kennedy Space Center. This robot aims to collect lunar soil for processing into essential resources like water and oxygen, supporting future Moon missions.
    June 2025 · Source
  • ISRO
    ISRO to Launch EOS-09 Satellite for Earth Observation
    On June 18, 2025, ISRO plans to launch the EOS-09 satellite, also known as RISAT-1B, aboard a PSLV-C61 XL rocket. The satellite will enhance India’s capabilities in defense and disaster monitoring.
    June 2025 · Source
  • NASA
    June Skywatching Highlights: Strawberry Moon and Planetary Conjunctions
    June 2025 offers spectacular sky events, including the Strawberry Full Moon on June 11, and close pairings of the Moon with Saturn on June 19 and Venus on June 22. Stargazers can also enjoy views of Jupiter, Mars, and the Milky Way.
    June 2025 · Source