Overview

• Shubhanshu Shukla received a vacuum-assisted haircut from astronaut Nichole Ayers on July 14, marking the first Indian haircut in microgravity.
• Specially modified clippers on the ISS use a suction hose to collect hair clippings and prevent debris from floating into life support systems.
• Dragon Grace undocked from the station on July 14 after an 18-day mission and is scheduled to splash down near California at 3:01 pm IST on July 15.
• Launched June 25 aboard Crew Dragon Grace, Axiom-4 conducted seven India-led experiments and student outreach alongside international research.
• Axiom-4’s success aboard the ISS reinforces India’s preparations for its upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.