Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla & 3 others lifts off: 10 key points to know

After multiple delays, the Axiom-4 mission launched on Wednesday with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others aboard a SpaceX Dragon. Commanded by Peggy Whitson, the crew will spend two weeks on the ISS conducting 60 experiments. The mission marks Indias return to human spaceflight after 40 years and highlights global collaboration in space research and technology.