Kennedy Space Center, Florida – June 25, 2025 – Axiom Space’s fourth private mission to space, Ax-4, took off successfully in the early hours of Tuesday, marking another milestone in commercial space travel. The mission, carrying astronauts from four different nations, is heading to the International Space Station (ISS).
Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the liftoff occurred precisely at 2:31 a.m. Eastern Time (0631 UTC) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. NASA confirmed the smooth launch through a live stream, where viewers witnessed both internal views of the suited crew and the rocket’s powerful ascent through the atmosphere.
NASA, in collaboration with Axiom Space and SpaceX, continues to promote private missions to the ISS, opening new avenues for international astronauts and commercial space initiatives. The mission attracted massive online engagement, with thousands watching live and interacting through NASA’s social media platforms.
The Ax-4 mission reflects the growing momentum behind privately-funded human spaceflight, as Axiom Space aims to make routine missions to low-Earth orbit a reality. This endeavor is part of a broader vision to expand human presence in space through public-private partnerships and global cooperation.