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.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will begin his return to Earth on July 14, 2025, along with fellow astronauts Peggy Whitson, Sลawosz Uznaลski-Wiลniewski, and Tibor Kapu. The crew will undock from the Harmony module aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, concluding their mission in space.
India will soon have its second-largest space station in Gujarat, announced ISRO officials. The facility will follow Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, which currently houses the countryโs largest space launch complex.
In a landmark achievement blending science and tradition, ISRO and DRDO have developed space-compatible Indian food after years of research. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will take iconic Indian dishesโmoong dal halwa, gajar ka halwa, and aam rasโto the International Space Station, showcasing Indiaโs culinary heritage in orbit.
