India, July 16 -- The Union Cabinet has formally welcomed the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from his landmark space mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), hailing it as a moment of immense pride and national achievement.
Returning to Earth on 15th July 2025, after completing an 18-day mission, Group Captain Shukla has made history as the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS—a milestone that reflects the boundless aspirations of a rising India and marks a new era in the country's space exploration journey.
Launched on 25th June 2025 as the Mission Pilot of the Axiom-4 crew, Shukla's mission stands as a pivotal moment for India's space programme. The Cabinet highlighted this accomplishment as a major...