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News18
15-07-2025
- Science
- News18
Shubhanshu Shukla Reaches Earth As Dragon Spacecraft Splashes Down Off California
Last Updated: Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth. The moment of his splashdown in California was captured in a video. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth on Tuesday after his 18-day space mission. He, along with the crew, splashed down in California. A video shared by news agency ANI via Axiom Space showed the moment Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew aboard the Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. #WATCH | In a historic moment, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew aboard Dragon spacecraft splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS)(Video Source: Axiom Space/YouTube) — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2025 As Shukla touched down, his family could be seen rejoicing and celebrating his comeback after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Shubhanshu Shukla scripted history by becoming the first person from India to reach the International Space Station. 'Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, AstroPeggy, Shux, astro_slawosz, and Tibi!" SpaceX wrote in a post on X. Shukla, along with fellow astronauts Peggy Whitson (US), Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary), boarded SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft 'Grace" at 3:30 am CT (2 pm IST) on Monday. The Indian astronaut flew to the ISS on June 26. He also became the second Indian astronaut to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma's 1984 odyssey. The 18-minute-long de-orbit burn took place over the Pacific Ocean as the spacecraft re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. The astronauts also had a blackout period, where the spacecraft lost communication signals for about seven minutes. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 15:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Shubhanshu Shukla returns safely as Axiom-4 crew splashes down
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts on the Axiom-4 mission successfully splashed down off the coast of Southern California at 3:01 pm IST. Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, @AstroPeggy, Shux, @astro_slawosz, and Tibi! — SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 15, 2025 The crew had undocked from the Harmony module of the International Space Station at around 4:35 pm IST on July 14.
NDTV
08-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
"Most Stunning View In Universe": Shubhanshu Shukla's Colleague Inside ISS Cupola
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, aboard the International Space Station with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, was photographed inside the Cupola, a seven-windowed module famed for its stunning panoramic views of Earth. Floating in the softly lit dome with Earth sprawling behind her, the Ax-4 mission commander shared a post from orbit on X, writing, "Every moment in the Cupola feels like a gift, it's hands down the most stunning view in the universe!" Every moment in the cupola feels like a gift, it's hands down the most stunning view in the universe! — Peggy Whitson (@AstroPeggy) July 7, 2025 The Cupola has become one of the ISS' most beloved features since its installation in 2010, offering astronauts an unmatched 360-degree panorama of our planet. Ms Whitson is currently leading the all-international Ax-4 mission aboard the ISS, joined by Indian Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu "Shux" Shukla, Polish astronaut Slawosz "Suave" Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungarian spaceflight participant Tibor Kapu. The team arrived at the station on June 26 and has since completed days of research, exploration, and international collaboration. Peggy Whitson, a veteran NASA astronaut and the first woman to command the ISS, has offered followers a front-row seat to the crew's experience. In an earlier post featuring Earth's blue curve and swirling clouds, she wrote, "There are no bad views from the [Space Station]." There are no bad views from the @Space_Station! #Ax4 — Peggy Whitson (@AstroPeggy) July 6, 2025 Posting another image, she wrote, "Today's view from the @Space_Station. Earth is absolutely stunning!" Today's view from the @Space_Station. Earth is absolutely stunning! — Peggy Whitson (@AstroPeggy) July 3, 2025 Group Captain Shukla, on his 14-day mission, has taken part in several significant experiments aboard the space station. His research includes: Myogenesis Investigation - Studying how microgravity accelerates muscle degeneration. Micro Algae Experiments - Exploring algae as a potential resource for food, oxygen, and biofuel in deep space missions. Sprouts Project - Investigating seed germination and genetic changes in crops grown in space. STEM Demonstrations - Recording experiments to show the differences between physical and chemical changes in microgravity.
NDTV
28-06-2025
- Science
- NDTV
How Shubhanshu Shukla Sees Earth From Space As He Adjusts To Zero Gravity
New Delhi: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is getting the incredible views of Mother Earth as he orbits the planet - seeing 16 sunsets and 16 sunrises. Mr Shukla and his Axiom-4 space mission colleagues are learning more about the safety at the International Space Station and shifting cargo, and essentially setting up their new but temporary home in space. One of the astronauts, Peggy Whitson, posted a picture of Earth on X, saying she has "missed the view". I've missed this view! #Ax4 — Peggy Whitson (@AstroPeggy) June 27, 2025 Mr Shukla is feeling well and continues his activities at the space station. For Group Captain Shukla, day two at ISS will begin with setting up experiments. His first day was spent setting up his new home by shifting cargo from the Grace capsule to the space station. Mr Shukla is still learning and integrating with the Space-11 at the ISS. According to Axiom Space, the Axiom crew continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. Together, they completed training on handover protocols and emergency procedures, ensuring seamless coordination. The crew transferred high-priority cargo and emergency equipment between Dragon and the space station. This included payloads, essential supplies, and safety gear, all carefully logged and stowed for operations. Dziękuję za Wasze wsparcie. Czuję je cały czas 🇵🇱 Praca nad naszymi eksperymentami w mikrograwitacji rozpoczęta! Thank you for your support. I feel it every step of the way 🇵🇱 The work on our experiments in microgravity has begun! #IGNIS #Ax4 #astro_slawosz 📷 @AstroPeggy … — Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (@astro_slawosz) June 27, 2025 The Ax-4 astronauts also began preparing for their research studies. They initiated setup for several experiments and began transferring samples to designated modules. Looking ahead to tomorrow, the crew will continue finalising the setup for research and technology demonstrations. According to NASA, on Friday, Ax-4 quickly got to work unloading sample-packed hardware and portable science freezers from inside Dragon for installation in station incubators and research refrigerators ahead of upcoming experiments. Station safety hardware was also temporarily transferred inside Dragon, as is customary for visiting spacecraft. The private astronaut quartet later joined the Expedition 73 crew for more safety reviews to learn their roles and responsibilities and communication protocols with mission controllers in the unlikely event of an emergency on the orbital outpost, the space agency said. Meanwhile, Expedition 73 kept up its daily research schedule with a space exercise study, eye exams, and lunar photography. Cargo transfers and life support maintenance rounded out the crew's day. There are eleven astronauts at the space station, hence the Space-11 are right now gelling up to become one weightless family.
