Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission's schedule out: Check launch date, arrival time, and how to watch live
Axiom Mission 4, carrying ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to launch to the ISS on June 10. NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting a launch at 8:22 a.m. EDT. This mission marks the first time an Indian astronaut will visit the ISS as part of a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, fulfilling a commitment to advance space collaboration.
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