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The welcome party also had Shukla’s family, including his wife and son
Shukla landed in the early hours of Sunday at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, where he was greeted by a host of dignitaries and his family. Image/ANI
In a “moment of national pride”, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, welcomed Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla upon his arrival in Delhi. Shukla, who has become a symbol of India’s growing stature in space exploration, returned to Earth on July 15 after successfully completing NASA’s Axiom-4 (AX-4) space mission.
Shukla landed in the early hours of Sunday at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, where he was greeted by a host of dignitaries and his family. Leading the reception was Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who called the astronaut’s return a proud moment for both India and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). In a brief statement at the airport, the minister highlighted the collaborative nature of the mission and underscored India’s commitment to advancing its space capabilities. He noted that Shukla’s achievement paves the way for future Indian space missions, including the Gaganyaan programme.
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A moment of pride for India! A moment of glory for #ISRO! A moment of gratitude to the dispensation that facilitated this under the leadership of PM @narendramodi.India’s Space glory touches the Indian soil… as the iconic son of Mother India, #Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla… pic.twitter.com/0QJsYHpTuS
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 16, 2025
Also present at the airport to welcome the astronaut was Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The welcome party also included Shukla’s family, including his wife and son, who were visibly emotional and proud as they were reunited with him after his month-long journey in space.
The Axiom-4 mission was a commercial spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS), where Shukla and his crewmates conducted a series of scientific experiments and research activities. His participation in the mission is seen as a significant step for India, which has been collaborating with international partners to expand its human spaceflight program. Following his return, Shukla is expected to undergo a series of medical checks and debriefings before sharing his experiences with the public.
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