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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently returned to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), shared an emotional note on Instagram reflecting on the personal challenges behind his journey. In his heartfelt message, he spoke about the deep joy of reuniting with his family and the emotional cost of space exploration.

"Space flight is amazing but seeing your loved ones after a long time is equally amazing. It has been 2 months since I entered quarantine," he wrote, offering a glimpse into the sacrifices astronauts make long before launch day.

Shukla, who reunited with his wife Kamna Shuk...