Shubhanshu Shukla is a group captain and test pilot with the Indian Air Force and gaganyatri with the Indian Space Research Organisation. As of July 2025, he is serving as the mission pilot for Axiom Mission 4, a privately organised mission to the International Space Station.
Asrtonaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned from ISS to earth after 18 days on 15 july . Union Minister (Jitendra Singh) said he will come in india by august 17.The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft made splashdown in California on july 15 at 3 pm.
Shukla spent 18 days onboard ISS and completed more than 310 orbits and travelled approximately 1.3 crore km. The 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot completed all seven microgravity experiments assigned by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), including studies on muscle regeneration, tardigrades, seed germination, algae cultivation, crop resilience, radiation effects and human physiology.
Political leaders in Uttar Pradesh congratulated Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on on his successful return to Earth after completing the Axiom-4 mission, calling it a moment of pride for the country and an inspiration for youngsters.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the tributes, calling Shukla’s achievement “a glorious symbol of courage, dedication and commitment to science”.
“Welcome back to Earth! Heartfelt congratulations to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his team on the successful completion of the historic #AxiomMission4,” Mr. Adityanath said in a post on X. “Every Indian, especially the people of Uttar Pradesh, is proud today. India awaits your return with great excitement,” he added.
Shubhanshu Shukla returns from International Space Station
