The Axiom-4 crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, safely returned to Earth after an 18-day ISS mission. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft made a smooth splashdown near San Diego on July 15, concluding a historic journey for India, Poland, and Hungary. The mission marked Shukla as the second Indian to visit the ISS after Rakesh Sharma.
15 July,2025 04:53 PM IST | San Diego | mid-day online correspondent
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, undocked from the station on July 14. His return marks a historic moment as part of the Axiom-4 mission. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, expressed pride and joy ahead of the splashdown near San Diego. The nation eagerly awaits his safe landing.
15 July,2025 01:47 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent-1752479455772_d.png "Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla and other Astronauts set to return to earth o")
After 18 days at the ISS, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. Splashdown is expected off California on Tuesday. Shukla, India’s second astronaut in space, called the experience "incredible" and said today’s India is confident, fearless, and full of pride.
14 July,2025 07:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
In a post on X, Axiom Space stated, "The Ax4 crew is scheduled to undock from the @Space_Station no earlier than Monday, July 14, at 7:05 a.m. ET." The crew was slated to embark on a return journey on July 10. However, the crew will not return to Earth according to the original schedule, extending their stay on the International Space Station
12 July,2025 03:38 PM IST | Washington | APADVERTISEMENT
