18-day space odyssey: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth with Axiom-4 mission crewmates

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla splashed down off California with Axiom-4 crew members on 15 July 2025. He returned after an 18-day mission on the International Space Station, becoming the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS.

Axiom-4 launch rescheduled to June 22; India Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot space mission

The mission will include Shubhanshu Shukla from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who will serve as the mission pilot. Shukla’s participation marks a significant milestone for India’s presence in international commercial spaceflight.

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