Who will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) under Axiom-4 mission in June 2025?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Shubhanshu Shukla.
• Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom-4 mission (June 2025), marking India’s first participation in a private spaceflight.
Information Booster:
• Mission conducted by Axiom Space in collaboration with NASA and SpaceX.
• Crew will travel aboard SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
• India’s involvement reflects growth of commercial space partnerships.
• The mission will include scientific experiments and international cooperation.
• Supports India’s long-term goals under Gaganyaan Programme.
Additional Knowledge:
• Axiom missions are precursors to the world’s first commercial space station.
• Axiom-3 flew in January 2024 with astronauts from Italy, Sweden, and Turkey.
• India’s ISRO plans to launch Gaganyaan (crewed mission) soon after.
• The collaboration enhances India’s space diplomacy.