ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan highlighted a critical incident involving SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket, where an overlooked liquid oxygen leak could have endangered astronauts during the Axiom-4 mission. Narayanan credited ISRO engineers for insisting on further checks, which uncovered a dangerous crack that, if left unaddressed, could have resulted in a catastrophic failure at launch. The effective communication and collaboration among the teams ensured transparency and safety, reinforcing trust in ISRO’s expertise in rocket technology. This incident underscores the importance of rigorous safety protocols and inter-agency collaboration in aerospace missions, reflecting positively on India’s space capabilities.