**SpaceX Delays Ax-4 Private Astronaut Mission Due to Falcon 9 Leak**
SpaceX has postponed the June 11 launch of Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission to the ISS after detecting a liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon 9 rocket. The multinational crew, including astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary, will now await a new launch date.
**Axiom Space Completes Key Review Ahead of Ax-4 ISS Mission**
Axiom Space has cleared a major milestone for its Ax-4 mission after a successful Flight Readiness Review, confirming a June 8 launch. The crew, led by record-holding astronaut Peggy Whitson, will conduct over 60 experiments during their 14-day stay.
**Historic Ax-4 Mission to Bring First ISS Astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary**
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission will make history by sending the first astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. The crew will perform groundbreaking research, with 60 experiments representing 31 countries.
**Private Space Missions Like Ax-4 Could Offset NASA Budget Cuts**
With NASA facing potential budget reductions, private missions like Axiom Space’s Ax-4 could help sustain ISS research. The mission’s 60 experiments, including contributions from ESA and Hungary, highlight the growing role of commercial spaceflight.