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The Axiom-4 mission is a private spaceflight launched by Axiom Space in collaboration with NASA and SpaceX. It aims to send a crew of astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for scientific research and technology demonstrations. The purpose of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is to advance commercial spaceflight, conduct scientific research, and promote international collaboration by sending a private crew to the International Space Station (ISS).

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General Studies Paper III

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Why In The News?

The launch of the Axiom-4 space mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla and three others to the International Space Station was postponed again Wednesday, this time to fix a technical problem with the Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX that is being used to set the mission in motion. A new launch date has not yet been announced. In this context, it becomes essential to know about the Axiom-4 mission and how it is significant for India.

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What Is The Axiom-4 Mission?

The Axiom-4 mission, often referred to as the AX-4 mission, is an important commercial human spaceflight endeavor designed by Axiom space, a leading private company in the space industry. This mission focuses on sending a global crew, including Indian Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a period of up to 14 days. This commercial approach allows greater access to space for different objectives, including scientific research and technology demonstrations. The AX-4 mission launch is scheduled to occur from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Mission Objectives

  • Commercial Space Initiatives: Axiom-4 concentrates on enabling commercial moves like space tourism in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
    • It aims to show the feasibility of commercial space stations as platforms for business and research.
  • International Collaboration: The mission features a diverse multinational crew, highlighting global cooperation in space exploration.
    • It aims to strengthen international partnerships and enable joint efforts in advancing space science.
  • Research and Development: The mission supports scientific experiments and technological advancements in microgravity.
    • Research areas include materials science, biology, and Earth observation, offering potential breakthroughs.

Key Features

  • Spacecraft and Crew: The Axiom-4 mission will deploy a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched by a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying professional astronauts, researchers, and private individuals.
  • Mission Duration and Activities: With an expected duration of 14 days, the crew will conduct experiments, technology demonstrations, and educational outreach aboard the ISS.
  • Commercial Space Station Development: Axiom-4 is part of Axiom Space's vision to establish the first commercial space station, transitioning from ISS operations to an independent orbital platform.

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Axiom-4 Mission - An Overview Table

Detail

Description

Mission Name

Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4 mission)

Destination

International Space Station (ISS)

Primary Operator

Axiom Space

Spacecraft

SpaceX Dragon Capsule

Launch Vehicle

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Launch Date 

June 11(Rescheduled from June 10 due to weather; also referred to as AX-4 mission launch date)

Launch Time 

To be confirmed closer to launch (e.g., Ax-4 launch time or AX-4 mission launch time)

Mission Type

Commercial Human Spaceflight

Mission Duration on ISS

Up to 14 days

Primary Objective

Scientific research (60 experiments total, 7 by Shukla), technology demonstrations, and outreach.

Estimated Launch Cost

The Axiom 4 mission launch cost for per seat commercial missions can range in the tens of millions of USD, covering all aspects of the flight and ISS access.

Recent Updates On Axiom-4 Mission

Space missions are complicated, and their schedules are dynamic. The Axiom-4 mission faced a recent, brief uncertainty due to a public statement from Elon Mask regarding the Potential decommissioning of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. 

However, Musk later clarified that the Dragon would not be decommissioned, assuring the mission’s readiness. Importantly, ISRO announced on June 9 that AX-mission launch date, originally set for June 10, was rescheduled to June 11 due to unfavourable weather conditions, highlighting the meticulous planning required.

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UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)

 

Prelims:

 

Q. What is the purpose of the US Space Agency’s Themis Mission, which was recently in the news? (2008)

 

(a) To study the possibility of life on Mars
(b) To study the satellites of Saturn
(c) To study the colourful display of high-latitude skies
(d) To build a space laboratory to study the stellar explosions

 

Ans: (c)

 

Q. Consider the following statements: (2016)

The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO

(a) is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission

(b) made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA

(c) made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

 

Ans: (c)

Shubhanshu Shukla (Axiom-4 Mission)

India astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, a distinguished Group Captain and test pilot in the Indian Air Force, is preparing for a landmark journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. His journey is a proud moment for India and shows how the country is moving ahead in space exploration. It also supports India’s future space mission, Gaganyaan, which aims to send astronauts to space using Indian technology.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is a highly skilled Indian Air Force Officer and a designated astronaut for India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. His selection for this upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS) underscores his exceptional capabilities and India’s advancing role in global space exploration. He is paving the way for India’s future crewed missions, including Gaganyaan.

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Other Members Along With Shukla For Axiom-4 Mission

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be a part of a multinational crew for the Axiom-4 mission, The other confirmed crew members are:

  • Commander Peggy Whitson (USA-Axiom Space, from NASA astronaut), who will command the mission.
  • Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (Poland), making him Poland’s second astronaut since 1978.
  • Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu (Hungary), who will be Hungary’s second astronaut since 1980.

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Significance of Axiom-4 mission for India

The Indian participation in the Axiom-4 mission is a result of an agreement between ISRO and NASA. The mission has scheduled several experiments, the results of which would help the Indian Space Research Organisation execute its human-crewed spaceflight, Gaganyaan, two years later, ISRO chairman V Narayanan said.

  • ISRO has designed about 10 experiments for this mission. These include investigations into the effects of microgravity on muscle dysfunctions and the physical and cognitive impacts of utilizing computer screens in space. Another experiment would study the effect of spaceflight on the growth of six varieties of crop seeds.
  • ISRO is also sending a few tardigrades to the ISS. These microscopic, water-dwelling organisms, also called water bears or moss piglets, are known to survive in extremely harsh environments. They are often studied in space to gain a better understanding of how life can survive in extraterrestrial conditions.
  • These are the experiments that ISRO would have carried out on Gaganyaan if the mission had gone ahead of Axiom-4. Now, it has the opportunity to conduct follow-up and more advanced experiments on its missions.
  • Furthermore, four decades after Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to travel to space, Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer who is in the final leg of his pre-launch quarantine at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, will be the second Indian to travel to space and first Indian to step on to the ISS. Shukla can pass on invaluable experience and feedback to his colleagues when they travel to space as part of Gaganyaan.

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Key Takeaways On Axiom-4 Mission UPSC Aspirants!

  • Operated By: The Axiom 4 mission is being operated by private US space company Axiom Space in partnership with NASA and SpaceX. Notably, the mission will carry the first astronauts from Hungary and Poland to the space station.
  • International and Diverse Crew: The Ax-4 mission features an international crew from the United States and India. Poland and Hungary. Former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, Peggy Whitson, will command the commercial mission, and ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot. The private mission also carries ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary.
  • Travel Destination of The Mission: The crew will travel to the ISS on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and is scheduled to spend up to 14 days aboard the orbiting laboratory. The crew's approximately two-week stay includes conducting a mission comprising science, education, and commercial activities.
  • Mission Aim: One of the studies and experiments that will be conducted under the Axiom-4 mission is one aimed at enabling diabetic people to travel into space. As of now, insulin-dependent diabetic patients are not selected to become astronauts. That is because the space environment, particularly microgravity conditions, makes it difficult to control and maintain blood sugar levels. But scientists around the world have been working for the last several years to make this possible. A diabetes-related research project on the Axiom-4 mission marks an essential step in that effort.

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Axiom-4 Mission UPSC FAQs

The Ax-4 mission will “realize the return” to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, with each nation's first government-sponsored flight in more than 40 years.

The Axiom-4 mission facilitates ISRO's customized experiments in space, pivotal for future projects: Experiments in zero-gravity include studies on muscle behavior, invaluable for understanding human health. Research on moong dal and micro-algae tailored to Indian needs is underway.

Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla is set to create history by piloting the highly anticipated Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) tomorrow, on June 11.

SpaceX to launch fourth commercial Axiom mission to the space station.

Mr. Shukla, the mission pilot of the Axiom-4 (Ax4) commercial mission to the ISS, will be accompanied by mission commander Peggy Whitson and specialists Tibor Kapu from Hungary and Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland.
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