NASA and ISRO Unite for Deep Space Study in Axiom-4 Mission

In a remarkable step towards international space cooperation, NASA and ISRO are joining forces on the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, aiming to uncover how living organisms adapt to the extreme environment of space. This mission marks a milestone in India-U.S. scientific collaboration and represents a new chapter in commercial space exploration.

Focus on Life in Microgravity

Scheduled for launch later this year, the Axiom-4 mission will send four astronauts into space aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. During their approximately 14-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the crew will conduct groundbreaking experiments focused on how microgravity affects biological systems.

What sets this mission apart is its deep dive into biological science. The payload will include tardigrades (tiny resilient organisms), algae, plant seeds, and human muscle tissue — all selected to help scientists study the effects of space on different life forms. These payloads have been jointly developed by Indian ...