New Delhi, June 26 -- Several chief ministers and political leaders on Wednesday hailed the successful launch of Axiom-4 space mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said "And liftoff! As the Axiom 4 mission begins its journey, the dreams of a billion Indians lift off alongside him," said Naidu in a social media post. He wished the crew a safe voyage and a successful docking at the ISS, calling the mission inspiring for the entire nation (India).

Wishing Axiom-4 a safe and successful mission to the International Space Station, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's space journey is a proud milestone for India and an inspiration to the cou...