India Awaits: Jitendra Singh on Axiom-4 Undocking and Group Captain Shukla’s Return

Following the successful undocking of the Axiom-4 mission, Union Minister Jitendra Singh conveyed the anticipation of the entire nation for the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has begun its journey back to Earth after completing its mission at the International Space Station. NASA confirmed the undocking, which occurred at 7:15 a.m. EDT. The mission, managed by Axiom Space, involved over 60 scientific studies and numerous outreach initiatives. The crew is aiming for a splashdown off the coast of California on July 15. Group Captain Shukla, an Indian astronaut, was the pilot. ISS Commander Takuya Onishi expressed his appreciation for the crew’s hard work. Group Captain Shukla gave a farewell address. The spacecraft is returning with more than 580 pounds of cargo. The mission launched on June 25 and docked with the ISS on June 26.