भारत के अंतरिक्ष यात्री और अंतरिक्ष में जाने वाले दूसरे व्यक्ति Shubhanshu Shukla Space Mission, अंतर्राष्ट्रीय अंतरिक्ष स्टेशन (ISS) पर 18 दिन बिताने के बाद सुरक्षित लौट आए हैं। जानें मिशन की मुख्य बातें, प्रमुख प्रयोग और गगनयान का प्रभाव।
Shubhanshu Shukla Space Mission
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an IAF test pilot-turned-astronaut, returned safely to Earth following an 18-day mission aboard the ISS as part of Axiom Mission 4.
- His Dragon capsule splashed down off the California coast at approximately 3:01 pm IST on 15 July 2025.
- He is only the second Indian in space, after Rakesh Sharma in 1984, and the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS.
- Shubhanshu Shukla ISS mission.
- First Indian astronaut on ISS
Shubhanshu Shukla Space Mission Highlights & Experiments
- Participated in 60 scientific experiments, including seven designed by ISRO on agriculture, muscle research, and microgravity impact.
- Studied microalgae and cyanobacteria for oxygen production, and plant growth of moong and methi seeds in microgravity. Hindustan Times.
- Conducted biomedical research on muscle atrophy and screen-time effects, valuable for Gaganyaan planning.
Life aboard ISS: No Baths, First Haircut in Orbit!
- Adapted to no showers—used wet/dry wipes to maintain hygiene.
- First Indian to get a haircut in microgravity—done by crew mate Nichole Ayers.
- Completed 288 orbits around Earth, totaling nearly 20 days in space.
- Shubhanshu Shukla hairstyle in space.
Strategic Milestone for India’s Space Ambitions
- ISRO invested roughly ₹550 crore (~US $60 million) to send Shukla, laying technical and operational groundwork for Gaganyaan (2027).
- Provides critical insights into astronaut training, crew health support, docking operations, and mission operations.
Worldwide Recognition & National Welcome
- PM Modi hailed Shukla as someone who “has inspired a billion dreams,” calling his mission a milestone toward India’s crewed missions.
- President Murmu described his return as a "milestone for India".
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh phoned Shukla’s father, calling the mission a matter of national pride.
What’s Next: Rehabilitation & Future Missions
- After splashdown, Shukla underwent standard medical checks, and will begin a week-long rehabilitation to adapt to Earth’s gravity.
- Findings will shape post-flight procedures, crew health protocols, and astronaut training for Gaganyaan.
- His next major role: pilot for Gaganyaan-4 (crewed flight) expected in 2027.
Final Take
“Shubhanshu Shukla Space Mission” Shubhanshu Shukla’s safe return marks a historic milestone—India’s first astronaut aboard the ISS, gathering invaluable data and inspiring a nation. His mission strengthens India’s readiness for crewed spaceflight, bringing Gaganyaan closer to reality.
"Shubhanshu Shukla Space Mission"
