From Space to Home: Shubhanshu Shukla's Stellar Return
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to India following his historic journey to the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission. Welcomed by dignitaries in Delhi, Shukla will meet with Prime Minister Modi and attend the National Space Day celebrations. He expressed mixed emotions about leaving the US.
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India celebrated a historic return as astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla landed back on home soil after his trailblazing journey to the International Space Station. The Axiom-4 mission crew member was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan.
Shukla, along with backup astronaut Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, both key figures in India's growing space endeavors, is set to engage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in national space celebrations. The mission marked a significant milestone for India's space program, as noted by Singh in a social media post.
Bidding an emotional farewell to his international team, Shukla reflected on the experiences and challenges of space travel, sharing his readiness to recount stories with fellow citizens. His indelible adventure included collaborations with other astronauts to conduct important experiments and outreach activities from beyond the Earth.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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