Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission successfully reaches ISS: Highlights

While reaching the ISS, Shukla said that he is excited to be at ISS and for his science experiment, which will be conducted in the next 14 days. He said he will be in touch with the Indians and would love to talk to them.  

'I feel even better. My expectations have been surpassed by the view and current crew', astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from International Space Station.

Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland, and Tibor Kapu of Hungary now are aboard the space station after launching at 2:31 a.m. on June 25, on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4.

After arriving at the International Space Station, Axiom-4 Mission Commander Peggy Whitson smiled and waved to the camera, saying, “Happy to be here,” as the crew began their historic 14-day mission.

All the astronauts welcomed in ISS with warm hugs.

As Shubhanshu Shukla successfully docked with the International Space Station, his proud family watched the milestone moment unfold from Earth. Witnessing their son become the first Indian to reach the Space Station, the family is expected to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath later today to mark the historic achievement.

The four-member crew of Dragon Spacecraft, including India’s Shubhanshu Shukla, are now taking off their spacesuits in preparation to enter the International Space Station.

Smooth docking achieved: SpaceX’s Dragon successfully connects with the International Space Station at 4:01 PM IST.

Smooth docking achieved: SpaceX’s Dragon successfully connects with the International Space Station at 4:01 PM IST.

Docking completed—next up is hatch opening as the ISS crew prepares to welcome the four astronauts, including India’s Shubhanshu Shukla, aboard.

All hooks have been securely latched with the ISS—hard capture is now complete.

In order to transfer the astronauts in the ISS, the first set of 6hooks are driven and cloise and then the next set of 6 hooks are under process- NASA

With the successful docking, the next step is the hatch opening. It is under process- NASA

Shubhanshu Shukla, an ISRO astronaut, looked happy after the news of the Dragon Spacecraft docking. 

Finally, SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft successfully docked at ISS!- NASA

Dragon spacecraft has successfully reached the soft capture-NASA to Huston 

Dragon spacecraft is 5meters away- heading smoothly towards ISS for docking

Everything looks perfect so far, and Dragon Spacecraft has obtained permission to dock with the ISS.

Dragon Spacecraft ready for docking, heading for final approach.

Dragon grace is now 25-meters away 

Just 7 minutes to go for the scheduled docking with the International Space Station.

Thrusters are firing, and the engines are making final adjustments to ensure precise alignment for a smooth docking.

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft approaching waypoint 2.

The Dragon spacecraft is now flying above the International Space Station after completing a journey of over 24 hours since its launch from Florida. It is currently just 20 meters away from docking with the ISS.

Dragon to target docking in next 14.5 minutes- NASA

Dragon will be docking at the International Space Station soon, minutes away.

The Dragon spacecraft is now just around 600 feet from the International Space Station as it moves in for docking. SpaceX has given the green light to proceed.

Dragon is on track to dock with the International Space Station at approximately 3:48 PM IST.

The vehicle is on course to dock with the space-facing Harmony module of the ISS, marking a key milestone in the Axiom-4 mission.

The Dragon spacecraft carrying Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is now in range of the International Space Station (ISS) and maintaining a nominal attitude. As it carefully manoeuvres around and above the ISS, onboard thrusters are actively firing to guide the spacecraft into position. 

Dragon carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew approaches the station above the Indian Ocean for a 4:48 PM IST docking.

The SpaceX Dragon, transporting the Axiom Mission 4 crew, is nearing the International Space Station as it approaches for docking over the Indian Ocean today.

The Axiom-4 crew is nearing the International Space Station, and the ISS is now clearly visible to the SpaceX Dragon Grace crew.

Upon reaching the International Space Station, the astronauts will spend approximately two weeks onboard, engaging in a mix of scientific research, outreach initiatives, and commercial ventures.

Once the Axiom-4 crew successfully docks with the space station, they will be greeted by NASA's Expedition 73 Crew during a special welcoming ceremony.

According to the most recent updates from SpaceX, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Dragon spacecraft is set to successfully dock with the International Space Station (ISS) at approximately 3:48 PM IST.