The upcoming Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) marks a major milestone- not just for India, but for the global scientific community. Gaganyatri S. Shukla, fondly known as Shuks, is set to soar beyond Earth's atmosphere, representing India in what will be the most research-intensive mission in Axiom Space’s history. 

🧪 This pioneering flight will conduct around 60 scientific studies and activities, representing 31 countries including USA, India, Poland, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Nigeria, UAE, and other European nations- bringing together brilliant minds in a truly international collaboration.

“This will be the most research and science-related activities conducted on an Axiom Space mission aboard the ISS to date,” underscoring its global significance and the power of diverse scientific contributions in advancing microgravity research in low-Earth orbit (LEO).

The studies will enrich global understanding across: 

• Human physiology

• Cognitive adaptation to space

• Earth observation

• Life sciences

• Material sciences 

Highlighted Research Areas Include:

• Managing insulin-dependent diabetes during spaceflight

• Microgravity’s impact on brain function & cognition

• Blood flow and joint changes during short space missions

• Wearable tech and AI analytics to assess astronaut readiness

• Cancer behavior in microgravity (Triple-Negative Breast Cancer)

• Blood stem cell changes in space

• Infrastructure for real-time health data monitoring

This mission also serves as a critical stepping stone for the upcoming Axiom Station—the world’s first commercial space station, set to revolutionize how we conduct research, manufacture materials, and live in space.

🔗 For more insights and mission details, visit www.axiomspace.com/missions/ax4#research

"Can you guess who’s on standby as the backup mission pilot for this historic Ax-4 mission?"