Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Returns from Historic Axiom-4 Mission

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully returned to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. His journey aboard the Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' culminated in a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, marking a significant milestone for India's space endeavors after a 40-year gap. Accompanied by an international crew, Shukla's return is celebrated as a historic moment for the nation. Discover more about this remarkable mission and its implications for India's future in space exploration.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 15, 2025, 15:46 IST

Successful Return of Indian Astronaut

Today, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla safely landed back on Earth following an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). He returned on the Dragon spacecraft named 'Grace', which made a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California at 2:31 PM PT (3:01 PM IST, 4:31 AM CT).

Shukla was joined by US astronaut Peggy Whitson, Poland's Swosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungary's Tibor Kapu. The crew departed the ISS at 4:45 PM IST on Monday and completed their journey back to Earth in approximately 22.5 hours.

The Axiom-4 mission signifies a monumental achievement for India, marking the nation's re-entry into active space exploration after a hiatus of four decades.