'Shubhanshu showed us sunrise from ISS'
India, July 15 -- Astronaut-Indian Air Force test pilot Shubhanshu Shukla and his three Axiom-4 teammates have completed their historic 18-day stay on the International Space Station (ISS) and are set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean near the California coast today (July 15) at 3pm IST. Back in his hometown, Lucknow, the 39-year-old's family is excited about the "golden moment". His sister, Suchi Shukla, says, "We expected the splash down on July 10, but it got delayed. Shubhanshu will undergo a week-long quarantine before coming to India and finally home. We can't wait to see him."
Recalling a video call with her brother, Suchi shares: "He showed us the sunrise from his ISS window. It was mesmerising. We were awestruck. I wish we could capture it, but screen recording wasn't allowed due to protocol. Shubhanshu showed us where he slept, ate and worked. It was incredible to see him floating around."
His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, says: "During a call on Sunday, he said, 'I'm coming. We will meet soon, Papa'." Shubhanshu's mum, Asha Shukla, on the other hand, is excited "to make his favourite delicacies gajar ka halwa and mathri" upon his arrival. She says, "Ever since he left on June 25, I've had tears of joy and pride in my eyes. I hope he finishes his official commitments soon and comes to Lucknow."...
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