After spending 18 eventful days aboard the International Space Station, the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew is preparing for their journey home. Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla, and Mission Specialists Sławosz “Suave” Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu spent their final day on orbit packing and making final preparations for departure. To celebrate the end of their mission, the Ax-4 astronauts participated in a traditional farewell ceremony alongside NASA’s Expedition crew — a moment that highlighted the camaraderie, collaboration, and global unity.
Tomorrow, during the 3:00 p.m. CT hour, the Ax-4 astronauts will appear on CNN International for an exclusive interview, offering insights into their experiences and achievements during the mission.
Live coverage of hatch closure and the Ax-4 crew’s departure will begin at 3:30 a.m. CT tomorrow, July 14, via axiom.space/live, NASA+, and SpaceX’s website. Undocking from the International Space Station is scheduled for no earlier than 6:05 a.m. CT.
Additional coverage of the crew, Dragon’s re-entry, and splashdown will be available on axiom.space/live and SpaceX, beginning at 3:30 a.m. on July 15. After a 22.5-hour journey back to Earth, the crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California at approximately 4:31 a.m. CT.
Stay connected as this historic mission concludes — you can find real-time updates here.
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