Axiom Mission 4 Flight Day 15: Shubhanshu Shukla and his team complete 230 Earth orbits — Here’s what they’re heading towards in their final days

Ax-4 Crew Shares Scientific Milestones from Space (Image: Axiom Space)

From 250 miles above the planet, Earth looks still. For the Ax-4 crew aboard the International Space Station, these rare quiet moments brought Earth closer than ever.

Two Weeks, Six Million Miles, and Counting

After spending nearly two weeks in orbit, the Axiom Mission 4 team has travelled over six million miles and completed around 230 laps around Earth. The crew includes Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla, and Mission Specialists Sławosz “Suave” Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu.

They recently wrapped up their final off-duty day in space. During the break, the crew captured photos and videos of Earth’s surface. They also used the downtime to connect with families back home. These brief pauses gave them time to rest before continuing a full scientific schedule.

Mission Packed with Diverse Research Projects

With over 60 active experiments, Ax-4 has carried out the most research ever on a private Axiom Space mission. The work covers biomedical science, agriculture, space tech, advanced materials, and neuroscience.

The results could benefit people on Earth as well as future missions. Scientists are hoping for progress in fields like cancer treatment, diabetes care, and long-term space health. Every recorded result adds to our understanding of human biology in space.

Looking Ahead: Building a Future in Orbit

As research resumes, the Ax-4 team continues pushing forward. Their mission shows how commercial space flights add to microgravity science. From lab samples to cognitive studies, every detail matters.

The long-term goal is a future where more people live and work in low-Earth orbit. For now, the Ax-4 crew is helping make that vision feel a little closer—one orbit at a time.