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.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla leads space experiment on muscle health aboard ISS

The absence of gravity during space missions leads to reduced muscle load, resulting in muscle degradation over time. Shukla’s experiment is testing whether specific supplements can help delay or stop this process.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says ‘Jai Hind, Jai Bharat’ after scripting history on ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday, June 26, became the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic moment in the country’s space journey. In his first message from the ISS, delivered in Hindi, Shukla said he was excited about the scientific experiments planned for the next 14 days. “A small message for […]

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