explainers From Earth to Orbit: How India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Will Reach the ISS Aboard Axiom-4 |SpaceX Mission Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to become only the second Indian to venture into space as part of the Axiom-4 mission, launching from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Joining a four-member international crew, Shukla’s 28-hour journey includes complex orbital mechanics, docking maneuvers, and high-speed coordination in space. In this video, we break down every stage of the flight — from launch window planning to docking with the ISS.