NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Shubhanshu Shukla as the astronaut made splashdown early Tuesday at San Diego coast (local time).
"I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station , he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit," said the PM in a post on X.
Further expressing hope for future space missions, he added, "It marks another milestone towards our own Human Space Flight Mission - Gaganyaan ."
Soon after the splashdown, Union MoS (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Space, Jitendra Singh also hailed the achievement, saying, "It is indeed a moment of pride for the world and a moment of glory for India because one of her sons is coming back with a successful voyage."
Shukla has returned to Earth safely with Grace — the Dragon capsule the Axiom-4 crew members were travelling in — splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego in Southern California.
Grace undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 4.45pm (IST) on Monday. The spacecraft carried more than 580 tonnes of cargo, including over 60 experiments, during its 22.5-hour journey back to Earth.
"I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station , he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit," said the PM in a post on X.
Further expressing hope for future space missions, he added, "It marks another milestone towards our own Human Space Flight Mission - Gaganyaan ."
I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2025
Soon after the splashdown, Union MoS (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Space, Jitendra Singh also hailed the achievement, saying, "It is indeed a moment of pride for the world and a moment of glory for India because one of her sons is coming back with a successful voyage."
Shukla has returned to Earth safely with Grace — the Dragon capsule the Axiom-4 crew members were travelling in — splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego in Southern California.
Grace undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 4.45pm (IST) on Monday. The spacecraft carried more than 580 tonnes of cargo, including over 60 experiments, during its 22.5-hour journey back to Earth.
You may also like
Maha govt signs MoUs for pumped storage hydropower projects with Rs 31,955 crore investment
SSC job case: Leftists sabotaging teacher's protest from inside, says Bengal LoP
Brit kids 'being groomed by Russian and Iranian spies to carry out attacks in UK'
Everybody who has a brother is going to feel their love for them, says Vijay Deverakonda on second single 'Anna Antene' from 'Kingdom'
I'm an anxiety expert - here are five ways to prevent holiday stress
