Shukla’s mission began with a launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on July 1, as part of the privately operated Axiom Space Mission-4. His arrival at the ISS marked a national milestone — the second Indian in space since Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission, and the very first to reach the orbiting laboratory.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew return to Earth today after an 18-day mission aboard the ISS. Watch the live splashdown and key highlights of the re-entry.

India celebrates the homecoming of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla after his 18-day mission at the International Space Station. The mission is a milestone for India's space exploration, inspiring aspirations in the country's future space endeavors.

Shubhanshu Shukla has made history as the first Indian to live and work aboard the International Space Station and only the second Indian to travel into space, following Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is commencing his journey back to Earth July 14 from the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla’s presence on the ISS marks him as the first Indian to board the orbital laboratory and the nation’s second astronaut in space,

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after a historic 20-day mission to the International Space Station. Commended by Andhra Pradesh leaders, his journey marks a proud milestone for India,