New Delhi, July 15 -- Former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), William Selvamurthy, hailed the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his fellow Axiom-4 crew members, calling it a proud and historic moment for India and its 1.4 billion citizens.

Speaking to ANI, Selvamurthy said, "Welcome back, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, and also the other three crew members of the Axiom IV. It's a great moment for us, the 1.4 billion people of our country, welcoming the news with cheers and jubilation."

He added that Group Captain Shukla's journey has deeply inspired the country's youth and will serve as a driving force in pushing India's space ambitions to greater heights in the years ahead.

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