Shubhanshu Shukla returns safely, next mission: Helping Gaganyaan

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 (1 hour ago)
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla concluded his Axiom-4 mission with a splashdown in the Pacific, marking a significant step in India's human spaceflight program. Following months of training and experiments on the ISS, Shux's return was celebrated by PM Modi as inspiration for India's Gaganyaan mission. The Dragon capsule's re-entry and recovery were successful, with the crew undergoing medical checks before debriefing.

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