SpaceX has stated that it’s standing down from Falcon 9’s launch of Axiom Space Ax-4 mission which can carry Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s to the International Space Station.
“SpaceX is standing down from Falcon 9’s launch of Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, June 11, to allow additional time for SpaceX teams to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections. Once complete – and pending Range availability – we will share a new launch date,” SpaceX stated.
The final replace by the American area expertise firm on late Tuesday (June 10, 2025) night time stated that 85% of the climate is beneficial for the launch of Axiom Space Ax-4 mission.
“Weather is 85% favorable for liftoff, with teams continuing to monitor high-winds in the ascent corridor,” SpaceX stated in its final replace previous to suspending the launch.
ISRO additionally stated that the launch has been postponed.
“As half of launch car preparation to validate the efficiency of booster stage of Falcon 9 launch car, seven second of sizzling check was carried out on the launch pad. It is known that LOX leakage was detected within the propulsion bay through the check. Based on the dialogue on this subject by ISRO group with the specialists of Axiom and SpaceX it has been determined to appropriate the leak and perform essential validation check earlier than clearing for the launch. Hence the launch of Axiom 04 slated for eleventh June 2025 for sending first Indian Gaganyatri to ISS is postponed, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan stated.
Published – June 11, 2025 06:56 am IST
