Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, has returned home after an 18-day mission. His emotional reunion with his wife and son, captured in heartwarming photos, has resonated deeply across India.

Photos shared by Shukla on social media captured the deeply moving moment he reunited with his family at a facility in Houston, just hours after the splashdown of SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. His mother, Kamna, hugged him in a tearful embrace, clearly overwhelmed after weeks of anticipation.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, first Indian on the ISS, posts heartfelt family reunion message. Wife Kamna reflects on space journey, quarantine, and inspiring future astronauts ahead of India’s 2027 Gaganyaan mission.

The Cabinet lauded Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for his triumphant 18-day ISS mission, recognizing it as a pivotal moment for India's space exploration. This achievement is expected to inspire young Indians to pursue careers in science and innovation.

Later, Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla was flown to Houston for a week-long rehabilitation program to mitigate any adverse effect of microgravity. This is being administered by Axiom’s flight surgeon and ISRO’s flight surgeon is also participating in this program.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reflects on his ISS mission sacrifices, quarantine challenges, and emotional family reunion in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Malayali actor Lena shares emotional Instagram video featuring her husband welcoming astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla after Axiom-4 return, backed by Interstellar music. The post highlights Prasanth’s role as backup pilot and a unique Indian connection to private

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's journey from Lucknow to the International Space Station exemplifies India's rise in space exploration. Inspired by t

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is welcomed back to Earth after a successful mission aboard the International Space Station. His wife, Kamna Shukla, reflects on the pride and challenges of his journey. The couple celebrates his homecoming quietly,

The Union Cabinet hailed astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic 18-day ISS mission, calling it a proud moment that boosts India's space dreams and advances its human spaceflight ambitions.