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Axiom-4 set to undock July 14; Shubhanshu Shukla to return; Isro marks private space milestone

IndiaTimes Sunday, 13 July 2025 ()
The Axiom-4 mission, featuring Isro-trained astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to undock from the International Space Station on July 14th. Shukla, the first Indian on a private ISS flight, will return to Earth with splashdown expected on July 15th. The Ax-4 crew conducted over 60 experiments in various scientific fields during their stay.
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