Axiom-4 Crew From Four Nations Docks at ISS

Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission (Ax-4) successfully docked its new SpaceX Dragon capsule, Grace, at the International Space Station's Harmony module after delays from weather, rocket issues, and a station leak. The crew comprises Peggy Whitson (U.S.), Sławosz Uznański (Poland), Tibor Kapu (Hungary), and Shubhanshu Shukla (India), with Shukla becoming the first Indian astronaut to enter the ISS and to pilot a commercial space mission. The launch took place from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and docking was completed with automated and closely monitored procedures. The astronauts will spend about two weeks onboard, conducting over 60 scientific experiments and STEM education activities. This mission marks the first time India, Poland, and Hungary have sent representatives to the ISS. Crew members expressed excitement and described the mission as a milestone for their nations and for private spaceflight.