Shubhanshu, three crew members set to undock from ISS on July 14

The Axiom-4 crew’s departure aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft “Grace” will conclude a stay that stretched beyond the originally planned two weeks

Published on: Jul 12, 2025, 07:06:09 IST

By Snehil Sinha

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three international crew members are scheduled to undock from the International Space Station on Monday, July 14, at 4:35 PM IST, a moment that will mark the culmination of India’s first mission to the orbital laboratory.

The Axiom-4 crew’s departure aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft “Grace” will conclude a stay that stretched beyond the originally planned two weeks. Weather conditions off the California coast will determine the final departure time, Axiom Space said on Friday.

“The Axiom Mission 4 crew is set to undock from the International Space Station no earlier than Monday, July 14, at 7:05 AM ET (4:35pm IST), pending favourable weather conditions,” the US-based company stated.

Commander Peggy Whitson, pilot Shukla, and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary have been conducting final experiments during their last days in orbit. The crew has completed 60 experiments representing 31 countries since docking on June 26.

NASA will provide live coverage beginning with hatch closing around 2pm IST on July 14, followed by undocking coverage starting at 4:15pm IST.

The collaboration between NASA and ISRO has produced five joint science investigations and two in-orbit demonstrations, strengthening ties between the space agencies. The mission serves as a crucial stepping stone for India’s independent Gaganyaan programme and plans for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

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Snehil Sinha
Snehil Sinha is an Assistant Editor with the Delhi Metro bureau of Hindustan Times, where she reports on politics, governance, public policy, urban infrastructure and transport, subjects that shape the everyday lives of millions in the national capital. Over a journalism career spanning 14 years, she has built a reputation for meticulous, data-driven reporting that combines on-ground perspectives with policy analysis. She began her career with The Indian Express before joining Hindustan Times, where she has reported extensively on civic administration and urban governance in Gurugram, Noida and now Delhi. Her reporting is distinguished by its clarity, depth and balance. Whether covering large-scale infrastructure projects, environmental challenges, transport reforms or government policy, she tries to translate complex administrative decisions into accessible, engaging stories without losing nuance. Her work reflects a strong command of public records, official data and field reporting, often connecting policy announcements with their impact on citizens. Her stories go beyond headlines to explain how governance decisions influence the city's growth, mobility and quality of life, making her work an important contribution to informed public discourse.Read More

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