Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla: ‘Today’s India Looks Splendid from Space’

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is preparing to return to Earth after spending nearly three weeks aboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission. The undocking is set for Monday, with the return to Earth occurring in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. Shukla, inspired by Rakesh Sharma, stated that India appears more splendid than the entire world from space, emphasizing its ambition, fearlessness, confidence, and pride. The mission, a collaborative effort involving ISRO, NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX, focused on research and outreach. The returning spacecraft will bring back over 580 pounds of cargo. The mission highlights the advancements and collaborative spirit of space exploration.