Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Pilot Axiom Mission 4 to ISS

The mission will mark the first time an ISRO astronaut visits the ISS and includes plans to showcase Indian culture and yoga in space.

Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer and ISRO astronaut, will serve as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), launching no earlier than spring 2025.
The Ax-4 mission will be carried out aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and will include a 14-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Shukla plans to demonstrate yoga poses in microgravity and carry items representing India's diverse cultural heritage to the ISS.
The mission's crew includes former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson as commander and astronauts from Poland and Hungary, making it a historic international collaboration.
Shukla's participation in Ax-4 will provide valuable preparation for his role in India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, scheduled for later in 2025.