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Shubhanshu Shukla made history as the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station. He returned to Earth at 3:01 p.m. along with the rest of his crew in a Crew Dragon capsule named 'Grace' as a part of Axiom Mission 4.
He was publicly congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and many other national leaders upon his arrival.
President Droupadi Murmu Congratulates Shukla And Crew Over Successful Space Mission
President Droupadi Murumu congratulated Shukla and the rest of the Axiom-4 crew on successful completion of the Axiom Mission- 4, through a post on 'X'.
"His role in piloting of Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station has created a new milestone for India’s space exploration as well as for international collaboration in science and technology," she said in her post.
Union Minister Of Health JP Nadda Congratulates Shukla And Axiom-4 Crew
Union Minister of Health Jagat Prakash Nadda congratulated pilot Shubhanshu Shukla the rest of the crew of Axiom-4, via a post on 'X'. He singled ISRO's Shukla out for praise saying that his achievement is not just a personal milestone but a proud moment for the entire nation.
"This feat is a big step toward India’s own human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan," Nadda said.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Astronaut Leaves The Space Shuttle
Shubhanshu Shukla waves to the camera as he leaves the Dragon space shuttle. Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew splashed down at 3:00 pm.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: PM Modi Welcomes Indian Astronaut
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space.
"I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit. It marks another milestone towards our own Human Space Flight Mission - Gaganyaan," he wrote on his X profile.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Astronaut's Mom Expresses Relief
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's mother Asha Shukla expresses relief after son makes a splashdown in California.
"My son has safely returned, I thank god, you all who have covered the event. I got emotional, after all, my son has returned after many days," she said.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Axiom-4 Crew To Spend 7 Days In Rehabilitation
Axiom-4 crew to spend seven days in rehabilitation as they adjust back to life on Earth.
Axiom-4 mission marks the return to space for India, Poland & Hungary after four decades.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Happy To Back, Says Axiom-4 Commander Peggy Whitson
'Happy to be back' says Axiom-4 commander Peggy Whitson as Dragon spacecraft splashes down.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Shukla's Parents Watch His Return Back To Earth
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s parents turn emotional as Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew return to Earth.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Axiom-4 Crew Return To Earth
Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, shared SpaceX on its X profile.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Splashdown Successful
Dragon spacecraft makes a fiery re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
(Source: Axiom/X profile)
(Source: Axiom/X profile)
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Splashdown In 5 Minutes
Splashdown approximately in 5 minutes.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Splashdown Soon
Dragon’s nosecone is closed and secured for re-entry.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Axiom-4 Crew On-Orbit
Axiom-4 crew Shubhanshu Shukla, Peggy Whitson, mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski and Tibor Kapu from on-orbit in the Dragon.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Dragon Completes Deorbit Burn
Dragon’s deorbit burn is complete and the trunk has been jettisoned.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Axiom-4 Team's Farewell Ceremony At The ISS
On Sunday, other astronauts on the ISS held a farewell ceremony for the Axiom-4 team.
The Axiom-4 crew was sent to ISS to conduct nearly 60 experiments related to microgravity research, technology demos, and educational activities.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Countdown Begins
The return of Shukla and his teammates will involve a 22.5-hour journey, with the splashdown expected off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST on Tuesday (4:31 a.m. CT).
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Second Indian In Space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is the second Indian to go to space, after Rakesh Sharma in 1984. He is set to return to Earth after his 18-day stay at the International Space Station.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return Live Updates: Axiom-4 Crew To Make A Splashdown In Pacific Ocean Soon
Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts of the Axiom-4 are all set to make a splashdown in Pacific Ocean soon. The crew began their journey back to Earth in the Dragon Grace spacecraft on Monday after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station.
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