Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 09:54am on 14 Jul 2025,Monday Science
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s second astronaut in space and first to visit the ISS, concludes his 18-day Axiom-4 mission today. The collaborative effort between Axiom Space, NASA, and ISRO, dubbed Mission Akash Ganga marks a pivotal step toward India’s Gaganyaan program. Shukla conducted seven India-specific microgravity experiments aboard the ISS, contributing vital data for future planetary missions. His return journey begins July 14, with splashdown expected near California on July 15 at 3 PM IST. ISRO confirms Shukla is in good health. With ₹33,000 crore allocated for Gaganyaan, India aims to land an astronaut on the moon by 2040. Shukla’s reflections from space underscore India’s confidence, pride, and global ambition. (PC: Money Control & News Arena)
