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New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to Shambhu Dayal Shukla, the father of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, following the latter successful return to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission - 4. During the telephonic conversation, the Defence Minister expressed happiness over Shubhanshu safe return and said the entire country is proud of his achievement. We thank god for the safe landing o ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 15 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hailed the safe return of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from space, calling it a matter of national pride. Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, on Tuesday returned to the Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. "Welcome home, Shubhanshu Shukla! We are really happy to see that you are back. It is a matter of pride for us to see what you have done. Con ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 15 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hailed the safe return of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from space, calling it a matter of national pride. Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, on Tuesday returned to the Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. Also Read | Will Samosa and Jalebi Display Cigarette-Style Health Warnings? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake News, Says Health Ministry's Advisory ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Aasif Khan, who suffered a heart attack on Monday evening. However, the actor is now stable, and out of danger. He has assured his fans that he is on his road to recovery. Aasif is known for his work in 'Mirzapur', 'Paatal Lok', 'Panchayat', 'Jamtara - Sabka Number Ayega' and 'Human'. On Tuesday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a note, notifying his fans that he is in a better condition. He wrote, "Over the past few hou ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): 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). Speaking to ANI, Shukla's mother expressed her happiness at the return of his son to the Earth. 'I don't have words to express my happiness...PM Modi also congratulated him...' said Asha Shukla. 'Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday congratulated Shubhanshu Shukla as he returned to Earth after his 20-day space sojourn, and said his role in piloting Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station has created a new milestone for India's space exploration. "My congratulations to everyone involved in this mission," she said in a post on X. Waving and smiling to cameras, Shukla and three other Axiom-4 mission astronauts emerged from the Dragon Grace spacecraft on T ...Read More >
Lucknow: The home of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla in Lucknow was filled with emotion, pride, and celebration today as news came in of his safe return from the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who became the first Indian astronaut in over four decades to visit the ISS, successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast at 3:00 PM IST, completing Axiom Space's historic Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission. The Shukla family watched the landing live, tears streaming down their ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla upon his return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS), saying he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication. The PM termed the achievement a significant step towards India's Human Space Flight Mission Gaganyaan. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote,'I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Sp ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): 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). Speaking to ANI, Shukla mother expressed her happiness at the return of his son to the Earth. I dont have words to express my happiness...PM Modi also congratulated him... said Asha Shukla. Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were af ...Read More >
New Delhi: Waving and smiling to cameras, Shubhanshu Shukla and three other Axiom-4 mission astronauts emerged from the Dragon Grace spacecraft Tuesday, taking their first breath of fresh air after completing their 20-day space sojourn. The 39-year-old Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary were seen being helped out of the spacecraft by the ground staff of SpaceX, the transporter for the mission. The Dragon space ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after a historic mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), his family back home was overwhelmed with a mix of emotion including excitement, nervousness and pride. The family members of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, in Lucknow was filled with emotion, pride, and celebration as the news came in of his safe return from the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who became th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian and lifted the country's aspirations to new heights. "Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India's aspirations to new heights. His journey to the International Space Station and back is ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: As the Dragon spacecraft carrying astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), it carried with it more than just scientific data and seed samples - it brought home a story of grit, dreams, and India's growing space ambitions. The spacecraft carrying Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson, and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary, splash down off San Diego coast in sout ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla inspired a billion dreams and his safe return to Earth marks another milestone towards Gaganyaan, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as h ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after a historic mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), his family back home was overwhelmed with a mix of emotion including excitement, nervousness and pride. The home of Group Captain Shukla in Lucknow was filled with emotion, pride, and celebration on Tuesday as news came in of his safe return from the ISS. Shukla, who is the first Indian astronaut in over ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The experience gained by IAF Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla onboard the International Space Station will be extremely valuable for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, said ISRO on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "The experience gained by Shuban ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian and lifted the country aspirations to new heights. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India aspirations to new heights. His journey to the International Space Stati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): In a major push to promote healthier lifestyles and combat the rise of obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases like diabetes and heart disease among others, the Union Health Ministry has proposed to prominently display boards indicating the amount of oil and sugar content in popular snacks, such as pizzas and burgers as well as samosas, vada paav, kachori among others, in schools, offices, institutions, Departments/Offices/autonomous bodies and organisations. Als ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 15: "Bharat has found an enduring space in the world of space," declared Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, as he hailed the triumphant return of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from his landmark mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Celebrating the successful completion of the Axiom-4 mission, which splashed down off the coast of San Diego earlier today, Singh described it as "a moment of glory for India" and a p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Shubhanshu Shukla has inspired a billion dreams with his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit, as the astronaut returned to the Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. Modi said on X, "I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space." He lauded Shukla's feat, noting that he is the first India to have visited the Internatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As the Dragon spacecraft carrying astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), it carried with it more than just scientific data and seed samples, it brought home a story of grit, dreams, and India's growing space ambitions. Group Captain Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, completed his maiden space voyage as part of the Axiom-4 mission, a commercial spaceflight supported by I ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has landed on Earth along with three other members of the Axiom-4 Mission as Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft safely splashed off the coast of San Diego, California. The landing was facilitated by the deployment of Drogue Parachutes for stabilising the descent at 5.7 kilometres altitude, followed by the main parachutes at around 2 kilometres -- just minutes before the SpaceX spacecraft made contact with the ocean. After spending 18 days at the Internationa ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first from the country to reach the International Space Station, returns safely back home on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "Splashdown of Dragon confirmed - welcome back to Earth ...Read More >
Shubhanshu Shukla Earth Return: Indians can't stop celebrating as astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully returned to Earth from his 21-day space stay. His parents' emotional reactions further won over the internet's heart. Let's take a look at some of the most viral reactions: "HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR INDIA IN SPACE! Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force returns safely after a successful 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station as part of Axiom-4!" a user read. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high in Lucknow as IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's second astronaut in space, safely returned to Earth on Tuesday aboard the Dragon spacecraft.His 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the historic Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission concluded with a successful splashdown off the coast of San Diego, California.As the capsule, named 'Grace', made its descent, Shukla's family back in Lucknow clapped with tears in their eyes, proudly waving the ...Read More >
San Diego/Bengaluru, July 15 (UNI) Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 commercial mission safely returned to Earth with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California today. The return marked the successful completion of India's second human spaceflight and Shukla's pioneering role as the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon (Grace) capsule, developed by SpaceX, began ...Read More >
BENGALURU: "We are back home," relayed Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy Whitson to the command control centre of Axiom Space, at 3.02pm soon after the spacecraft Dragon- called Grace, landed off the California coast near San Diego in the Pacific Ocean on July 15. The command centre replied: "Welcome Home." To which Peggy replied: "Thank you for the great ride and safe journey." This communication indicated that the crew onboard Grace was healthy and safe and that all communication channels were ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first from the country to reach the International Space Station, returns safely back home on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "Splashdown of Dragon confirmed - welcome back to Earth, AstroPeggy, Shux ...Read More >
New Delhi: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others of the commercial Axiom-4 mission made a fiery return to Earth as the Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft made a splash down off San Diego coast in southern California Tuesday, capping a 22.5-hour journey after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. The spacecraft carrying Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson, and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary, undocked from the space station at 4:45 pm IS ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday stated that a Dalit candidate could have been selected instead of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for the Axiom-4 space mission. He noted that when Rakesh Sharma became India first astronaut, there were no representatives from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backwards Classes (OBC), who were not well-educated. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader said, ... When Rakesh Sharma was sent earlier, the SC, ST, and ...Read More >
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