After spending 18 days on the International Space Station (ISS), during which he went around the Earth 288 times, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his colleagues on the Axiom-4 mission began their 22-hour return journey to Earth on Monday afternoon.

Axiom Space and Oakley announced a partnership to develop a visor system on July 11 for NASA's Artemis III mission, where humans will step foot on the Moon for the first time in 50 years.

Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G 41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s historic flight, India has sent another astronaut to space. Meet Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla — the first Indian on the International Space Station.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, extended its heartfelt congratulations to Group Captain Shukla, commending his courage, dedication, and professionalism.

The Axiom-04 mission has successfully concluded with the return of ISRO Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla, marking a proud moment both for ISRO and India as he returned after a historic 18-day scientific mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla begins his journey back to Earth as the SpaceX Crew Dragon undocks from the ISS, concluding the Axiom-4 mission after 18 days in orbit.

Shukla’s return marks a proud chapter for India’s space ambitions, highlighting the country's growing role in global space exploration. His mission paves the way for greater international collaboration and future Indian spaceflight efforts.

The Axiom-4 mission, featuring IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to undock from the ISS. Shukla's life sciences and plantation experiments promise significant benefits globally, backed by Indian institutions.