Cape Canaveral, United States - June 25, 2025 SpaceX successfully launched the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 25, 2025, marking a historic moment in space exploration. The mission carried a diverse crew of four private astronauts, including first-time space travelers from India, Hungary, and Poland. The crew, led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, includes Shubhanshu Shukla from India, Tibor Kapu from Hungary, and Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski from Poland. This launch highlights the growing role of international collaboration and private companies in spaceflight. Delays challenged the mission. High-altitude winds and a leak in the Falcon 9 rocket initially postponed the launch. An air leak in the ISS's Zvezda module also caused setbacks, but after repairs, the mission was cleared to proceed. Aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft "Grace," the team began their two-week journey. They will conduct over 60 experiments, advancing research in biology, materials science, and technology, supported by nations like India, Hungary, and Poland. This mission is a milestone for India’s space program, aligning with its Gaganyaan goals, and revives human spaceflight for Hungary and Poland since the Soviet era. It showcases the expanding reach of space exploration.