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Shubhanshu Shukla's Homecoming Highlights: NASA's SpaceX Dragon with Axiom 4 crew on board has reentered Earth's atmosphere as it splashed down off the coast of San Diego. The Axiom-4 crew includes American astronaut Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, and Mission Specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski and Tibor Kapu. The crew undocked from the orbiting laboratory on July 14 at 4:15 am, marking the conclusion of their onboard mission.

Here are the Highlights on Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming:

Jul 15, 2025 21:11 (IST)

Video: Moment Shubhanshu Shukla, Crew Assisted Out Of Dragon Spacecraft

Jul 15, 2025 21:09 (IST)

"India Proud Of Your Service...": Arvind Kejriwal Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla Back From Space

Jul 15, 2025 18:07 (IST)

"Hearty Welcome": President Droupadi Murmu As Shubhanshu Shukla Returns To Earth

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

Jul 15, 2025 17:31 (IST)

"Lifted India's Aspirations": Rajnath Singh On Shubhanshu Shukla's Return From Space

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Shubhanshu Shukla has not just touched space, but also "lifted India's aspirations to new heights" after the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station returned to Earth after a 20-d

Jul 15, 2025 17:09 (IST)

Cake, Tears, Smiles: How Shubhanshu Shukla's Family Celebrated His Return From Space After SpaceX Dragon Splashdown

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to earth after 18 days on the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon carrying Shubhanshu Shukla and three others splashed down near San Diego, on Tuesday.

Jul 15, 2025 15:55 (IST)

First Visual Of Group Captain Shukla After Returning To Earth

The SpaceX crew capsule Grace, carrying Group Captain Shukla and others, splashed down off the coast of California near San Diego right after 3 pm IST.

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Jul 15, 2025 15:21 (IST)

PM Modi Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla As He Returns To Earth In Post On X

Jul 15, 2025 15:15 (IST)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's Gaganyatri, is back on earth. The SpaceX crew capsule Grace, carrying Group Captain Shukla and others, splashed down off the coast of California near San Diego right after 3 pm IST.

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Jul 15, 2025 15:12 (IST)

ICYMI: Shubhanshu Shukla Returns From Space

Jul 15, 2025 15:06 (IST)

Watch: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's Dragon Spacecraft Splashes Down Off The Coast Of San Diego

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Jul 15, 2025 15:03 (IST)

Welcome, Shubhanshu Shukla

Jul 15, 2025 15:02 (IST)

Dragon's 4 Main Parachutes Deployed

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Jul 15, 2025 15:01 (IST)

Shubhanshu Shukla's Homecoming

2:27 pm: Dragon’s deorbit burn is complete and the trunk has been jettisoned

2:35 pm: Dragon’s nosecone closed and secured for reentry. Splashdown any minute

Jul 15, 2025 14:33 (IST)

Shubhanshu Shukla Gets Rare Haircut In Space, With No Option For A Shower

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian to get a haircut in micro-gravity, while he was at his home away from home, at the International Space Station. American astronaut Nichole Ayers was seen giving Shukla a rare hairdo in space.

Astronaut Ayers remarked, "We said goodbye to our Ax4 friends today. I was just reminiscing about the haircuts from last weekend. After a long quarantine, I think it was nice for them. We joked about how I might have a future in the haircutting business when I get back on Earth, but the reviews are still out."

Jul 15, 2025 14:32 (IST)

Watch: Dragon And The Ax-4 Crew On-Orbit

Jul 15, 2025 14:22 (IST)

A Sneak Peek Into How Astronauts Take Photos In Space

Jul 15, 2025 14:19 (IST)

"Happy And Excited": Shubhanshu Shukla's Father As Axiom-4 Undocks From ISS

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla on Monday expressed his excitement and pride as his son prepared to return to Earth after a historic 18-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

The family offered prayers at a temple and at home, seeking a safe return for Shubhanshu and his crew.

Jul 15, 2025 14:17 (IST)

Shubhanshu Shukla Performs Zero-Gravity Tricks With Water On ISS

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the Axiom-4 mission pilot, showcased a zero-gravity experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) involving water to illustrate how microgravity transforms everyday physics.

The experiment, part of Axiom Space's outreach and scientific mission, highlighted the unique behaviour of water in space.
Using surface tension to their advantage, Mr Shukla formed a floating water bubble. "I've become a water bender here in the station," he joked.

Jul 15, 2025 14:16 (IST)

Watch Live: Shubhanshu Shukla's Homecoming

Jul 15, 2025 14:14 (IST)

Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Journey Ends Soon, Will Splash Down Near San Diego

India's Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on his way back from orbiting laboratory, travelling in SpaceX's crew capsule named Grace. It is a 22.5-hour journey from the space station and he is expected to splash down off the coast of California near San Diego at about 3 PM.

Union Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said, 'The entire nation eagerly awaits your arrival'.

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