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Shubhanshu Shukla Returns From Space: How Indian Astronaut's Family Celebrated as SpaceX Dragon Splashed Down

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three colleagues returned safely to Earth on July 15, 2025, after an 18-day mission aboard the Axiom-4 at the ISS.
The Axiom-4 mission launched on June 25, 2025, from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre with Shukla piloting, becoming the first Indian to visit the ISS and second Indian astronaut overall.
Shukla completed seven microgravity experiments on muscle regeneration, crop viability, and microbial survivability, contributing key data for India's space research and future Gaganyaan program.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the return as a historic milestone, Shukla's sister called it a 'rebirth of Shubhanshu,' and the Union Cabinet termed the mission a beacon inspiring India's youth.
The mission elevated India's global space standing, reinforced leadership in international cooperation, and energized national efforts toward advanced human spaceflight ambitions.

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‘My son has safely returned, I thank god’: How Shubhanshu Shukla’s family celebrated after SpaceX Dragon splashdown

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