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National

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Arrives in India to a Grand Hero’s Welcome in Lucknow

Tanisha Cardozo

Indian Astronaut and Test Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla received a grand welcome in his hometown of Lucknow after successfully completing the historic Axiom-4 mission. The mission, conducted in collaboration with Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX, made history as the first government-sponsored human spaceflight in over four decades for India, Poland, and Hungary. Shukla, along with Commander Peggy Whitson (USA), and Mission Specialists Sławosz Uznanski (Poland) and Tibor Kapu (Hungary), spent 18 days aboard the ISS conducting over 60 critical scientific experiments. His return was celebrated with patriotic fervor and love across the city streets.

National

Back From Space: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Meets PM Modi, Discusses India’s Space Future

Tanisha Cardozo

Following his return from the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared insights from his journey, his "homework" for Gaganyaan, and India's growing role in global space exploration.

National

“Phone Felt Heavy, Dropped Laptop”: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Post-Space Mission Challenges

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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reflects on the surprising physical and psychological challenges he faced upon returning from space. From struggling to hold his phone to dropping his laptop, his story offers a rare glimpse into life after zero gravity.

International

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Returns to Earth After Historic Space Mission

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After completing an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has returned safely to Earth. The mission concluded with a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, followed by an emotional reunion with his family.

Human Interest

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Begin Return Journey to Earth on July 14

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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will begin his return to Earth on July 14, 2025, along with fellow astronauts Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Tibor Kapu. The crew will undock from the Harmony module aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, concluding their mission in space.