Axiom-4 Crew Dragon with Shubhanshu Shukla undocks from the ISS
On 14 July 2025 at 16:45 IST, the Crew Dragon carrying Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members undocked from the International Space Station.
Summary
The Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying four crew members, including ISRO Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla, undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on 14 July 2025 at 16:45 IST for its return journey, according to ISRO. Initial separation from the ISS was achieved through a first departure burn, and the distance was increased through additional departure burns. ISRO said the spacecraft was expected to splash down near the coast of California, USA, on 15 July 2025 at 15:00 IST after a deorbit burn. The Department of Space also gave the undocking time as 4:45 PM IST on Monday, 14 July.
Key facts
- Undocking
- 14 July 2025, 16:45 IST (ISRO)
- Crew
- Four, including Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla
- Separation
- First departure burn, then additional departure burns
- Expected splashdown (ISRO)
- Near the coast of California, 15 July 2025, 15:00 IST
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to ISRO, at what time (IST) did the Axiom-4 Crew Dragon undock from the ISS on 14 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 16:45 IST
ISRO: 'On July 14, 2025 (16:45 hrs IST), Crew Dragon spacecraft ... successfully undocked from International Space Station.'
After undocking on 14 July 2025, where was the Axiom-4 Crew Dragon expected to splash down, according to ISRO?
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Correct answer: C — Near the coast of California, USA
ISRO: the Crew Dragon spacecraft is expected to splash down near the coast of California, USA, on July 15, 2025 at 15:00 hrs (IST).