Private space flight mission by Axiom
Space.
Splashdown of the
Dragon Grace ship on the Ax-4 mission at about
09:31:41
UTC on July 15, 2025 close to 32°36' N,
117°42' W off the coast of San Diego (50 km west of San Diego).
The
Ax-4 research complement included around 60 scientific studies and activities
representing 31 countries, including the U.S., India, Poland, Hungary, Saudi
Arabia, Brazil, Nigeria, UAE, and nations across Europe. This was the most
research and science-related activities conducted on an Axiom Space mission
aboard the International Space Station to date, underscoring the mission's
global significance and collaborative nature to advance microgravity research
in low-Earth orbit (LEO). The mission emphasizes scientific portfolios led by
the U.S., India, Poland (in partnership with
ESA),
and Hungary. It aims to boost participation in these countries by involving
diverse stakeholders, showcasing the value of microgravity research, and
fostering international collaboration. The studies will enhance global
knowledge in human research, Earth observation, and life, biological, and
material sciences, demonstrating the space research capabilities of the crew's
home nations.