Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has safely returned to Earth after completing the Axiom-4 mission. The Dragon spacecraft carrying him and other astronauts landed in the Pacific Ocean, near the coast of California.
This marks a proud moment for India, as Shukla is the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS). Science Minister Jitendra Singh said, “India has found a permanent place in the world of space.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised Shukla on social media platform X, saying, “He has inspired a billion dreams with his dedication and courage. This is a big step towards India’s human space mission — Gaganyaan.”
After landing, Shukla will go through a recovery process. He will stay in quarantine until July 23 to adjust to gravity again. Then, from July 24 to 28, he will have technical discussions with ISRO experts. A debriefing with Axiom Space, SpaceX, and NASA will continue until August 13. He is expected to return to India by August 17.
Today, Shukla and his fellow astronauts will travel from San Diego to Houston for post-mission care. Minister Jitendra Singh also said Shukla carried out special experiments in space that could benefit humanity.
This mission has placed India firmly on the global space map.
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