Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom 4 Crew Return Date, Time LIVE Updates: Shukla will undergo a series of post-mission procedures in California. “There are certain SOPs to be followed… His rehabilitation, debriefing sessions and a series of discussions with Team ISRO. We might expect him in Delhi by August 17,” Union Minister Jithendra Singh said.
Shubhanshu Shukla Return From ISS LIVE News Updates: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who returned to Earth after 18 days onboard the International Space Station, is likely to arrive in India on August 17, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft made splashdown in California today at 3 pm. The spacecraft had undocked the Harmony module of International Space Station (ISS) approximately 7.05 am EDT (4.35 pm IST) on July 14.
‘PM Modi welcomes Shukla’: Shortly after the splashdown of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft in Pacific ocean, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Shukla. In a post on X, he said, “I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit.”
18 days onboard ISS: Shukla spent 18 days onboard ISS and completed more than 310 orbits and travelled approximately 1.3 crore km. The 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot completed all seven microgravity experiments assigned by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), including studies on muscle regeneration, tardigrades, seed germination, algae cultivation, crop resilience, radiation effects and human physiology.
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