Mamata and TMC congratulate astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on his safe return to earth
congratulated Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his safe return to earth after
spending 18 days in space.
Shukla returned to earth as the Dragon spacecraft splashed down near the coast of California at 3.01 pm IST.
Shukla and three other astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission began their return journey to earth yesterday after the Dragon Grace spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station after an 18-day stay.
Shukla and three others, Axiom 4 (Ax-4) crew Commander Peggy Whitson, and Mission Specialists
Slawosz 'Suave' Uznanski-Wisniewski and Tibor Kapu embarked on the space odyssey on June 25 from Florida.
"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. Congratulations to you and your team members, and best
wishes to your family," the Bengal chief minister said.
"We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his historic return
from space," a TMC statement said.
"As the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, his journey is a proud milestone for the nation and a shining inspiration for future generations," the Trinamool Congress said.
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