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Crew-11 begins historic early return after medical evacuation from the ISS
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Crew-11's departure comes after one crew member experienced a medical concern that required bringing the entire team home sooner than originally planned. The mission, which launched in August 2025 for what was meant to be a six-to-eight-month science expedition, was cut short in order to pro
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"Not just a space mission but jump for self-confidence of India": Swami Ch
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The splashdown, confirmed by SpaceX, concludes a nearly 19-day mission aboard the ISS, fulfilling a significant milestone in Indo-US space cooperation.
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"India has found a lasting space in world of space": Jitendra Singh hails
Updated : 8 months ago IST
"One of Mother India's illustrious sons is back. India has found a lasting space in the world of space," he said, while addressing scientists, media personnel, and senior officials after watching the live splashdown.
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"Want to meet him as soon as possible": Shubhanshu Shukla's father after h
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The family of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla exuberated happiness and celebrated the moment as he and the entire crew returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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Splashdown!: The Dragon has landed, Group Captain Shukla piloted Ax-4 miss
Updated : 8 months ago IST
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Tuesday, marking the safe return of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crew, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS).
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Axiom-4 Countdown to Earth: Dragon's nosecone closed, secured for reentry,
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, along with this crew for the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4), is set for a splashdown on earth off the coast of California in approximately 26 minutes as the nosecone of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' has been closed
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"Waiting for the moment he will touch down": UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak as na
Updated : 8 months ago IST
"It is a day of joy for us. Bharat Mata's son, Shubhanshu Shukla, is returning to the Earth. He will land in California. All of us are waiting for the moment he will touch down... My greeting to the family of Shubhanshu Shukla..." Pathak told ANI.
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"Proud that our son wrote his name in history," says Shubanshu Shukla's mo
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Ahead of the splashdown of the Dragon spacecraft led by Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla, mother Asha Shukla stated that she was extremely proud of her son who's name had now been written in history.
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Excited that our son is returning and landing on Earth: Shubhanshu Shukla'
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Shambhu Dayal Shukla said that the splashdown would be noted down in history.
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Ax-4 crew on board Dragon Spacecraft piloted by Grp Capt Shukla on track f
Updated : 8 months ago IST
After spending almost 20 days in space with almost 19 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4), Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, along with this crew for the mission, is set for a splashdownon eart
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"Docking requires accurate, orchestrated manoeuvres," says astrophysicist
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Former Scientist and Professor at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, RC Kapoor, on Monday, said docking requires very accurate and carefully orchestrated manoeuvres.
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Group Captain Shukla, along Ax-4 crew, to undock from ISS today; splashdow
Updated : 8 months ago IST
As per a release by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the departure operations will begin with hatch closing at 4:30 am EDT or 2:00 PM IST on Monday, with the crew entering the spacecraft at 4:55 am EDT or 2:25 PM IST, followed by hatch closing.
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