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On June 25, 2025, Axiom-4 mission was launched by SpaceX using the Falcon 9 rocket, carrying four astronauts, including Group Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla from India, aboard the Dragon crew capsule to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission is notable for India's growing human spaceflight participation and highlights advancements in commercial space collaboration.
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