They made a safe, parachute-assisted landing at 10:03am (local time), southeast of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, after departing the space station at 8:41pm on December 8, aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft.
The astronaut also gave a straightforward reponse to the viral question circulating on social media on whether or not "can people have sex in space?" "I don't see why not," he said with a smile.
Responding to queries in the Lok Sabha, Jitendra Singh stated that the IMAT is a crucial component of the ongoing qualification campaign for the Crew Module's parachute-based deceleration system, one of the most critical human-rating elements of the mission.
Shukla, who returned to India after completing his assignment in space, was welcomed by students with enthusiasm as he spoke about managing fear, staying calm during challenging moments, and the mental strength required during a space journey.
Western countries have voiced concern over Iran's satellite launches, warning that the same rocket technology can be used for ballistic missiles, adding that such activities pose a threat to regional and international security.
Hydrogen is set to play a transformative role in India's space missions, transportation, and clean energy future, said Dr V Narayanan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently travelled to space, arrived in his hometown Lucknow on Friday before departing for Delhi later in the day. During his brief visit, he received a warm welcome and said that this is the perfect time to pursue and explore space.
The ISRO aims to launch the first module of the project by 2028 and the full station is expected to become operational by 2035. The BAS is set to be a significant platform for indigenous research, including microgravity studies and testing technologies for long-duration human space missio
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Saturday while speaking during the main event of the National Space Day emphasised that termed the current time as a "golden period" for India in space exploration.
The ISRO chairman was speaking at the main event of the National Space Day in New Delhi. He termed PM Modi as a "visionary leader" stating that he gave ISRO the directions and guidelines to carry out its space missions.
India's first human Space mission, "Gaganyaan" programme, has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.