Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla to return from ISS after 18 days, family awaits his return

Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday after 18 days of space travel. Shubhanshu’s father Shambhu Dayal Shukla and mother Asha Shukla are waiting for his safe return and are fully prepared to welcome him.

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Updated : 14 July 2025, 1:47 PM IST
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Lucknow: Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday after 18 days. Under the Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu had been traveling in space with three other astronauts. This is an important and historic moment in his life, because through this mission he has touched new dimensions of space travel. Now his journey is about to begin for Earth, and the whole country is waiting for this event, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

Three other astronauts were also in space with Shubhanshu in the Axiom-4 mission, and the mission has made a significant contribution in the fields of science, technological development, and space. However, this is a historic moment not only for Shubhanshu but also for his family.

Happy atmosphere in the family

There is a wave of happiness in Shubhanshu's family. His parents, Shambhu Dayal Shukla and Asha Shukla, are eagerly waiting for their son to return to Lucknow. Talking to ANI, father Shambhu Dayal Shukla said, "We are very excited. We are ready to welcome our son. Undocking will take place this evening. It is a matter of good fortune for us that his mission has been completed. Everyone is waiting for his return." Shambhu Dayal Shukla further said, "We went to the temple in the morning. We also performed puja at home.

We have prayed to Bholenath to bless us so that our son and his companions land safely on earth. We are very proud of him. We never thought that our son would touch such heights. We feel that we are lucky that such a son was born in our house, by whose name we are known." Shubhanshu's mother, Asha Shukla, also expressed her feelings and said, "We pray to God that he completes his mission successfully and comes back to earth as soon as possible and meets us. We will give him a grand welcome." Axiom-4 Mission: A Big Success

Under the Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla and his colleagues learned a lot of new things in space and got a chance to understand the environment there better. This mission is not only a personal achievement, but it also reflects the strength and global status of India's space program. Shubhanshu Shukla has proudly brought glory to India on the international stage by participating in this mission.

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