New Delhi, June 26 -- Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has entered the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, marking a historic milestone in his space journey. Upon his arrival, Shukla shared his excitement and gratitude in a heartfelt message from orbit.

"It has been a wonderful ride, it has been great, and I was looking forward to coming to space," Shukla said. "You know, it is something to look forward to, but the minute I entered the International Space Station and met this crew, you just made me feel so welcome, as if you literally opened your doors, like your house doors, for us."

Shukla praised the crew aboard the ISS for their hospitality and spoke about how his expectations had alread...