Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:20am on 25 Aug 2025,Monday Science
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), received a hero’s welcome in Lucknow after completing the Axiom-4 mission. Returning from nearly 20 days in orbit, Shukla was greeted at Lucknow Airport by cheering crowds, family, and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak. A felicitation ceremony was held at City Montessori School, attended by top state leaders. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honored Shukla and his fellow astronauts, praising their role in India’s space ambitions. Shukla called the mission a “big achievement” and emphasized its importance for future goals like Gaganyaan, Bharatiya Antariksh Station, and India’s eventual lunar landing.
