Summary
A SpaceX rocket launched four astronauts on a private space mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 25, 2025. This trip, organized by Axiom Space, includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary and will last for two weeks.
Key Facts
- SpaceX launched the mission using a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
- The mission is the fourth private spaceflight by Axiom Space.
- The crew will spend about a day traveling to the ISS using the SpaceX Dragon capsule.
- The mission faced delays due to weather and technical issues, including a rocket leak.
- NASA and Roscosmos confirmed the ISS's safety before allowing the mission to proceed.
- Peggy Whitson, a retired NASA astronaut, leads the mission as commander.
- The crew plans to conduct about 60 scientific experiments during their stay.
- This mission marks the return of human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary after several decades.
