Years
The team also included Paigi Whitson (Commander), Slavosh Ujnanski-Visnivski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary). The crew rode on the dragon spacecraft “Grace” of SpaceX at 2 pm on Monday (July 14), and separated from the Harmony module of ISS at 4:45 pm.
Group Captain and International Space Station (ISS), the first Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has returned to Earth. It symbolizes the successful completion of the X-4 mission of the Axiam Space. He has officially become the second Indian astronaut to travel space after 41 years and the first person to visit ISS. The team also included Paigi Whitson (Commander), Slavosh Ujnanski-Visnivski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary). The crew rode on the dragon spacecraft “Grace” of SpaceX at 2 pm on Monday (July 14), and separated from the Harmony module of ISS at 4:45 pm.
Also read this: Rajnath spoke to Shubhanshu Shukla’s father, Yogi said- India eager to welcome you
The mission was 14 days, but went on 18 days. 60 experiments were done there. 7 of them belonged to ISRO. Shubhanshu is bringing 263 kg of scientific goods and data. This mission is important for ISRO, as India’s first human space mission is to be launched in Gaganyaan 2027. 550 crores was spent on the mission of Shubhanshu. PM Modi has expressed happiness over the efficient return of Shubhanshu Shukla. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X that I welcome Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with the whole country, who are returning to Earth from their historical space mission.
Also read this: Welcome to Earth … PM Modi did something in this style on Shubhanshu Shukla’s safe return
10 days isolation
After landing on earth, Shubhanshu will be in isolation for 7 days. 18 days are coming in zero gravity. Flight surgeons will monitor them in this rehab program. Before returning to India, he will have to undergo many medical, physical and psychological evaluation.
Other news