USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will blast off from Florida's Space Coast, carrying a crew led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson for a 2-week mission at International Space Station. Among the mission's crew are astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary, who would be the first from their respective nations to ever reach space station. Axiom Space, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is behind the mission, which is the 4th time in about 3 years that a crew has ventured to the space station for a private research venture. Leak at the International Space Station: What to know after Axiom mission delayed Here's what to know about the upcoming launch, as well as how to follow along with live coverage from FLORIDA TODAY from Cape Canaveral, Florida. What is the Axiom 4 mission? Axiom Mission 4, also known as Ax-4, is a commercial spaceflight venture that aims to send four private astronauts on a two-week trip to the International Space Station. Among the mission's crew are astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary who would be the first from their respective nations to ever reach the station. Under the command of former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, the crew members are due to undertake about 60 scientific experiments during their time aboard the orbital laboratory. The research was developed specifically to take place in microgravity on behalf of organizations around the world, according to Axiom Space. The Axiom missions are also aimed at advancing the company's goals of building a space station that will attach to the ISS before its planned 2030 retirement. The Axiom missions began in 2022, with the most recent, Axiom Mission 3, taking place in January 2024. When will Axiom 4 launch from Florida?