Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:23am on 15 Jul 2025,Tuesday Science
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Axiom-4 mission, returned to Earth after a historic 14-day stay aboard the ISS. His reflections from space resonated deeply across India. He described India as “grand and bigger from space,” carried the tricolour on launch, and shared Indian sweets like Gajar ka Halwa in orbit. In conversation with PM Modi, he linked India’s space journey to national progress. His farewell message—“Even the stars are attainable”—echoed unity and ambition. Shukla’s poetic tribute, “Aaj ka Bharat abhi bhi saare jahan se achchha dikhta hai,” immortalized his mission. His words, humor, and outreach left an indelible mark on India’s space legacy. (PC: AFP)
