India, Poland, Hungary launch first astronauts to space

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India, Poland, and Hungary are sending their first astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a historic spaceflight milestone. The Axiom Mission 4, a 14-day mission, will carry astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary, along with a former NASA astronaut, to conduct microgravity research. The launch is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, from Florida. This mission is the fourth private astronaut mission organized by Axiom Space, and represents a significant step for the participating nations' space programs, including India's delayed human spaceflight plans.


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