India's Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts on Axiom-4 mission have returned to Earth with a splashdown off San Diego in California.
The Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft carrying Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson, and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary, undocked from the space station.
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Jul 15, 2025, 4:02 PM IST
Shubhanshu Shukla's father Shambhu Dayal Shukla, said, "Now we want to meet him as soon as possible...We were praying for his safe return to earth..."
#WATCH | Lucknow, UP | Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew assisted out of the Dragon Spacecraft onto the recovery vehicle, after their return to earth from the International Space Station 18 days later.
Shubhanshu Shukla steps out of Dragon spacecraft. Healthwise, he looks perfectly fine.
Jul 15, 2025, 3:37 PM IST
On Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted Axiom 4 returns to Earth, his mother Asha Shukla says, "Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were afraid at first... The upcoming generation should take inspiration and move ahead as well..."
#WATCH | Axiom-4 Mission | Lucknow | On Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted Axiom 4 returns to Earth, his mother Asha Shukla says, "Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were afraid at first... The upcoming generation should take inspiration and move ahead as… pic.twitter.com/bQPGAK6eO5
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomes Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his successful return from space.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India’s aspirations to new heights.
His journey to the International Space Station and back is not just a…
PM Modi congratulates astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space.
I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family rejoices and celebrates as he and the entire crew return to the earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
#WATCH | Axiom-4 Mission | Lucknow, UP: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family rejoices and celebrates as he and the entire crew return to the earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) https://t.co/FOshCfbQkWpic.twitter.com/Yzh4DEbuuR
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted Axiom 4 returns to Earth.
#WATCH | "Bharat today has truly found an enduring space in the world of Space. It is a moment of glory for India as one of our illustrious sons returns after completing a successful voyage...," says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted… pic.twitter.com/1Fg5OrvVrk
In a historic moment, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew aboard Dragon spacecraft splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
#WATCH | In a historic moment, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew aboard Dragon spacecraft splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
Axiom Crew module successfully splashes down in the Pacific. Now, rescue boats are waiting for the spacecart to cool down, after which, Shubhanshu Shukla and other astronauts will be sent for a 7-day quarantine.
Jul 15, 2025, 3:02 PM IST
Shubhanshu Shukla Returns To Earth: Dragon Spacecraft Carrying Astronauts Splashes Down In Pacific Ocean
Jul 15, 2025, 2:56 PM IST
There will be no contact with Dragon Spacecraft for 7 minutes: ISRO
Jul 15, 2025, 2:54 PM IST
President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Mahant Ravindra Puri says, "We all are very excited today...We have offered prayers for the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth..."
#WATCH | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Mahant Ravindra Puri says, "We all are very excited today...We have offered prayers for the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth..." https://t.co/NZ6Z8Knhdbpic.twitter.com/2ZjN4ra1d8
Shubhanshu Shukla and crew to stay in a 7-day quarantine after landing on Earth. This precautionary quarantine will help astronauts adapt Earth's environment.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:47 PM IST
Shubhanshu Shukla's air craft to soon splash down in the Pacific Ocean coast, California.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:44 PM IST
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said 15-day mission in space will play a crucial role in India’s first manned spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme.
With over 60 experiments across biomedical science, advanced materials, neuroscience, agriculture, and space technology, the Ax-4 mission includes the most research conducted on an Axiom Space private astronaut mission to date.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:15 PM IST
The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew has completed close to 230 orbits around Earth and travelled more than six million miles (96.5 lakh kms), a recent statement from Axiom Space statement said.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:01 PM IST
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his Axiom-4 crew have witnessed at least 230 sunrises onboard the International Space Station (ISS) and travelled nearly 100 lakh kms in space at the end of two weeks on the orbital laboratory.
Jul 15, 2025, 1:39 PM IST
Splashdown is expected off the coast of California approximately 22.5 hours after undocking, and the space capsule will be recovered by a specialised ship.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:53 PM IST
Parachutes have been deployed in two stages — first stabilising chutes at about 5.7 km altitude, followed by the main parachutes at roughly two km.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:50 PM IST
Final preparations include detaching the capsule’s trunk and orienting the heat shield ahead of atmospheric entry, which will expose the spacecraft to temperatures nearing 1,600 degrees Celsius.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:39 PM IST
The de-orbit burn is expected to take place at 2:07 pm IST over the Pacific Ocean as the spacecraft re-enters the Earth's atmosphere.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:36 PM IST
The Dragon spacecraft docked at the International Space Station on June 26 after a 28-hour journey.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:35 PM IST
The Axiom-4 mission was launched from the Kennedy Space Centre at Florida on June 25 .
Jul 15, 2025, 12:35 pm IST
The Axiom-4 mission was launched from the Kennedy Space Centre at Florida on June 25 .
Jul 15, 2025, 12:36 pm IST
The Dragon spacecraft docked at the International Space Station on June 26 after a 28-hour journey.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:39 pm IST
The de-orbit burn is expected to take place at 2:07 pm IST over the Pacific Ocean as the spacecraft re-enters the Earth's atmosphere.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:50 pm IST
Final preparations include detaching the capsule’s trunk and orienting the heat shield ahead of atmospheric entry, which will expose the spacecraft to temperatures nearing 1,600 degrees Celsius.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:53 pm IST
Parachutes have been deployed in two stages — first stabilising chutes at about 5.7 km altitude, followed by the main parachutes at roughly two km.
Jul 15, 2025, 1:39 pm IST
Splashdown is expected off the coast of California approximately 22.5 hours after undocking, and the space capsule will be recovered by a specialised ship.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:01 pm IST
Did You Know?
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his Axiom-4 crew have witnessed at least 230 sunrises onboard the International Space Station (ISS) and travelled nearly 100 lakh kms in space at the end of two weeks on the orbital laboratory.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:15 pm IST
The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew has completed close to 230 orbits around Earth and travelled more than six million miles (96.5 lakh kms), a recent statement from Axiom Space statement said.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:15 pm IST
With over 60 experiments across biomedical science, advanced materials, neuroscience, agriculture, and space technology, the Ax-4 mission includes the most research conducted on an Axiom Space private astronaut mission to date.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said 15-day mission in space will play a crucial role in India’s first manned spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:47 pm IST
Shubhanshu Shukla's air craft to soon splash down in the Pacific Ocean coast, California.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:49 pm IST
Shubhanshu Shukla and crew to stay in a 7-day quarantine after landing on Earth. This precautionary quarantine will help astronauts adapt Earth's environment.
Jul 15, 2025, 2:54 pm IST
President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Mahant Ravindra Puri says, "We all are very excited today...We have offered prayers for the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth..."
#WATCH | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Mahant Ravindra Puri says, "We all are very excited today...We have offered prayers for the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth..." https://t.co/NZ6Z8Knhdbpic.twitter.com/2ZjN4ra1d8
There will be no contact with Dragon Spacecraft for 7 minutes: ISRO
Jul 15, 2025, 3:02 pm IST
Shubhanshu Shukla Returns To Earth: Dragon Spacecraft Carrying Astronauts Splashes Down In Pacific Ocean
Jul 15, 2025, 3:05 pm IST
Axiom Crew module successfully splashes down in the Pacific. Now, rescue boats are waiting for the spacecart to cool down, after which, Shubhanshu Shukla and other astronauts will be sent for a 7-day quarantine.
Jul 15, 2025, 3:09 pm IST
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family celebrates as Axiom-4 Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth
#WATCH | Lucknow | Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family celebrates as Axiom-4 Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth pic.twitter.com/VDyFGEIlXM
In a historic moment, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew aboard Dragon spacecraft splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
#WATCH | In a historic moment, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew aboard Dragon spacecraft splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted Axiom 4 returns to Earth.
#WATCH | "Bharat today has truly found an enduring space in the world of Space. It is a moment of glory for India as one of our illustrious sons returns after completing a successful voyage...," says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted… pic.twitter.com/1Fg5OrvVrk
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family rejoices and celebrates as he and the entire crew return to the earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
#WATCH | Axiom-4 Mission | Lucknow, UP: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family rejoices and celebrates as he and the entire crew return to the earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) https://t.co/FOshCfbQkWpic.twitter.com/Yzh4DEbuuR
PM Modi congratulates astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space.
I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering…
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomes Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his successful return from space.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India’s aspirations to new heights.
His journey to the International Space Station and back is not just a…
On Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted Axiom 4 returns to Earth, his mother Asha Shukla says, "Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were afraid at first... The upcoming generation should take inspiration and move ahead as well..."
#WATCH | Axiom-4 Mission | Lucknow | On Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted Axiom 4 returns to Earth, his mother Asha Shukla says, "Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were afraid at first... The upcoming generation should take inspiration and move ahead as… pic.twitter.com/bQPGAK6eO5
Shubhanshu Shukla steps out of Dragon spacecraft. Healthwise, he looks perfectly fine.
Jul 15, 2025, 4:02 pm IST
Shubhanshu Shukla's father Shambhu Dayal Shukla, said, "Now we want to meet him as soon as possible...We were praying for his safe return to earth..."
#WATCH | Lucknow, UP | Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew assisted out of the Dragon Spacecraft onto the recovery vehicle, after their return to earth from the International Space Station 18 days later.
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