The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed on Saturday that a technical issue with the Falcon 9 rocket—used to launch astronauts to space—has been fixed. Now, Axiom Space, the private company leading the mission, has set June 19, 2025 as the new launch date for its space mission, Ax-04.
This mission is special for India because it will send Shubhanshu Shukla, the country’s first astronaut on a private mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
The launch was initially planned for May 29 but faced several delays. First, there were issues with electrical wiring inside the Crew Dragon capsule. Then, poor weather and a liquid oxygen leak in the rocket engine caused further postponements.
After a final round of checks and a meeting between ISRO, Axiom Space, and SpaceX (which builds the Falcon 9 rocket), officials confirmed that all problems had been resolved.
Axiom Space is also working closely with NASA to ensure everything is safe for the astronauts aboard the ISS.
With all systems now ready, the mission is set to lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 19, marking a proud moment for India’s growing space journey.
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