Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew assisted out of the Dragon Spacecraft onto the recovery vehicle, after their return to Earth from ...
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew assisted out of the Dragon Spacecraft onto the recovery vehicle, after their return to Earth from the International Space Station 18 days later.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family rejoices as the Axiom-4 Dragon spacecraft safely returns to Earth.
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The Axiom-4 mission, also known as Mission Akash Ganga, launched on June 25 for stayed at the International Space Station (ISS) for 18 Days. Aboard the spacecraft were astronauts Peggy Whitson, Shubhanshu Shukla, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu.
A Historic Moment for India
This mission marks a significant milestone for India as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force became the first Indian to reach the ISS. He is also only the second Indian to venture into space since 1984, following in the footsteps of Wing Commander (later Group Captain) Rakesh Sharma.
India's Ambitious Space Goals
India has committed nearly Rs 33,000 crore to the Axiom-4 Mission, demonstrating its strong dedication to space exploration. This mission is a crucial step in India's ambitious plan to land an Indian on the moon by 2040.