Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Indians Celebrate Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Return to Earth


(MENAFN) Tuesday brought a wave of joy across India as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the nation’s astronaut, safely returned to Earth alongside three fellow crew members.

The team spent a total of 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during their mission named "Axiom-4," which launched on June 25. Shukla and his three colleagues concluded their journey with a successful splashdown near the California coast.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the lead in greeting Shukla’s return, uniting the nation in celebration.

"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 spirit," Modi said on social media.

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