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Space station astronauts bid farewell to private Ax-4 crew | On the ISS this week July 14-18, 2025
After 18 days at the International Space Station, the Axiom Mission-4 crew on board SpaceX 's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" undocked and returned to Earth this week. Commander Peggy Whitson, pilot Shubhanshu Shukla and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu splashed down off the coast of California on Tuesday (July 15).
Ax-4 private astronaut mission returns to Earth
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft safely splashed down off the California coast early July 15, wrapping up a nearly three-week private astronaut mission.
Ax-4 Astronauts to Return from ISS with 580 Pounds of Science Cargo
Ax-4’s private astronauts wrap up a two-week science mission aboard the ISS. Led by Peggy Whitson, the crew returns with 580 lbs of samples and over 60 experiments completed.
Private Ax-4 astronauts depart ISS after unexpected extended stay (video)
The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have concluded their stay aboard the International Space Station.
Welcome Home Shubhanshu Shukla! SpaceX Dragon Splashes Down With Ax-4 Mission Crew
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has returned from the International Space Station (ISS) as the 18-day-long Ax-4 mission concluded on Tuesday. The Dragon spacecraft's splashdown was confirmed at 3:02 pm IST by mission commander Peggy Whitson in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego in Southern California.
Axiom private space mission could be glimpse of the future as ISS retirement looms
Private spaceflight is transforming from joy rides for billionaires into a gateway for nations to establish their space presence, one expert says, as the latest Axiom Space mission returned to Earth on Tuesday.
Private Ax-4 astronauts splash down aboard SpaceX capsule to conclude ISS mission (video)
The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have safely returned to Earth after more that two weeks aboard the International Space Station.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
SpaceX Dragon Returns Axiom-4 Crew to Earth From Space Station
A SpaceX capsule carrying Axiom Space Inc.’s crew of astronauts from four nations has reached Earth after 18 days aboard the International Space Station.
Axiom-4 astronauts splash down on return from ISS
Axiom 4 astronauts returned to Earth on Tuesday following their 18 day mission aboard the International Space Station.
4 astronauts splashdown on SpaceX capsule to end Axiom Space's private Ax-4 mission
The private crew included Ax-4 mission commander and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. It was her fifth trip to space and extended her record-setting duration to 695 days, the most of any American.
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Axiom Mission 4 crew returns to Earth after historic ISS stay
Axiom Mission 4 returns to Earth after 18 days aboard the ISS, marking historic firsts for India, Poland, and Hungary in human spaceflight.
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Private Ax-4 astronauts heading back to Earth early July 14: Watch it live
The private Ax-4 astronaut mission will head back home to Earth on Monday morning (July 14), and you can watch the action ...
How to watch a SpaceX Crew Dragon splash down with 4 ISS crew members
The four crew members of Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission have departed the International Space Station (ISS) and are on their way ...
SpaceX brings crew home safely on private Ax-4 mission
The four private visitors to the International Space Station of the Axiom Space Ax-4 mission are set to head back to Earth ...
Shubhanshu Shukla Reunites With His Family After Ax-4 Mission; Shares Pics
Ax4 Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla has made history as the first astronaut from India to conduct a mission aboard the International ...
Ax-4 crew docks with International Space Station after 28-hour rendezvous
SpaceX's Crew Dragon Grace brought a privately-financed crew of researchers to the space station for a two-week stay.
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Ax-4 crew on board Dragon Spacecraft piloted by Grp Capt Shukla on track for touchdown at 3PM
After spending almost 20 days in space with almost 19 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the ...
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Ax-4 crew undocks from ISS; splashdown set for Tuesday morning
After spending nearly 20 days on the International Space Station, the four-member crew of the private commercial Axiom 4 mission undocked on Monday morning and they are making their commute to Earth.