Watching the Axiom Mission 4 Crew Arrive at the ISS

The Dragon Spacecraft's Arrival on June 26

On June 25, 2025, the cutting-edge Dragon spacecraft set off from Earth at 2:31 AM Eastern Time, hoisted by a Falcon 9 rocket, aimed at delivering the crew for Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station. This venture represents the second Axiom mission significantly funded by governments, with each country and their space organization shouldering part of the mission expenses. With former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson at the helm as commander, Indian Space Research Organisation's Shubhanshu Shukla pilots the mission. Specialists from the European Space Agency and the Hungarian Space Office, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu, respectively, complete the team.

The iconic launch 🚀 of the Axiom Mission 4, atop a Falcon 9 booster, commenced from Kennedy Space Center at 2:31 AM ET (0631 UTC).

This mission marks a historic moment as it revives the spacefaring spirit of nations that participated in Soviet-era Interkosmos projects over four decades ago. The Dragon spacecraft, bearing the name "Grace," is scheduled to connect with the ISS at 7:00 AM Eastern on June 26. Those interested can tune into the live event starting at 5:00 AM, accessible via the NASA+ website. Alternatively, you can save this page to view the proceedings at a later time.

During their 14-day tenure on the ISS, the astronauts will coexist with existing residents and engage in an array of scientific experiments. Axiom highlights that the research initiatives involve 31 countries, spanning a diverse array of disciplines within life sciences, among other scientific fields.