Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:59am on 15 Jul 2025,Tuesday Science
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after 18 days aboard the Axiom-4 mission, marking India’s historic re-entry into human spaceflight. His spacecraft splashed down off California’s coast at 3:01 PM IST. In Lucknow, his parents, Shambhu Dayal and Asha Shukla, watched the live telecast, waving the Indian flag with teary eyes. They expressed pride and gratitude, calling it a moment for the entire nation. ISRO confirmed Shukla completed seven microgravity experiments, including studies on tardigrades, seeds, and microalgae. The crew witnessed over 300 sunrises and sunsets. Asha Shukla performed Sundarkand and temple rituals for his safe return, promising a grand welcome for her son who “wrote his name in history.”
