Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Axiom-4 mission:

1. The mission is a private US-based venture aiming to send astronauts to the Moon.
2. Shubhanshu Shukla will become the second Indian to go into space, following Rakesh Sharma.
3. The mission is scheduled for launch in May 2025.
4. The Axiom-4 mission is part of the Gaganyaan program for human spaceflight by ISRO.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3 only
Notes: The Axiom-4 mission is aimed at sending astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), not to the Moon. Shubhanshu Shukla will indeed become the second Indian in space, trailing Rakesh Sharma after around 40 years. The scheduled launch of the mission is in May 2025. The mission is not a part of the Gaganyaan program by ISRO. Hence, answers 2 and 3 are correct.

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