Shubhanshu Shukla Earth Return Live Updates: Axiom 4 Dragon Spacecraft Splashes Down On Earth, Subhanshu Shukla Touches Down
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to reach the International Space Station (ISS), is set to return from the ISS. The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14 at 4:30 pm IST and is expected to splash down in just under 24 hours.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to reach the International Space Station (ISS), is set to return from the ISS. The Ministry of Science and Technology confirmed on Sunday that the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14 at 4:30 pm IST and is expected to splash down in just under 24 hours.
Comprising Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shukla, and Mission Specialists Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski and Tibor Kapu, the crew spent 18 days aboard the ISS following their launch from Florida on June 25 and docking on June 26. Their time in orbit included witnessing a breathtaking 16 sunrises and sunsets daily as the ISS orbited Earth at 28,000 km/h, sitting roughly 400 km above the ground.
Live Updates
- 16:26 (IST) 15 Jul 2025
Axiom-4 Mission Highlights
“A mission success! Learn more about the accomplishments of AX 4,” Axiom Space said in a post on X.
The post highlights the mission’s achievement as ”20 Mission Days, 320 Orbits Around The Earth, 8.4 M Miles Of Spaceflight, Over 60 Research Activities and 20 Outreach Events.”
A mission success! Learn more about the accomplishments of #Ax4. pic.twitter.com/FaiXB7DLgG
— Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) July 15, 2025
- 16:22 (IST) 15 Jul 2025
"Proud Moment For Every India": Rajnth Singh On Shubhanshu Shukla’s Successful Return
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed happiness at Shubhanshu Shukla’s safe return. He said in a post on X, “Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India’s aspirations to new heights. His journey to the International Space Station and back is not just a personal milestone; it is a proud stride for India’s growing space ambitions. Wishing him great success in his future endeavours.”Defence Minister spoke with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, on Shubhanshu’s return to earth from...
- 16:00 (IST) 15 Jul 2025
U.S.-India Business Council Congratulates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla And Team on Their Successful Return To Earth
Here is what the U.S.-India Business Council said,”USIBC congratulates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew on their successful return to Earth after 18 days in space as part of the Human Space Flight Mission – Gaganyaan. This mission reflects the strategic depth of U.S.-India collaboration in space and advanced technologies, setting the stage for greater commercial partnerships and innovation in the new space economy. The training and launch of an Indian astronaut aboard an American commercial vehicle represents the shared vision of our two democracies and the deepening cooperation between our two nations in strategic technologies and advanced...
- 15:58 (IST) 15 Jul 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla After His Return From ISS
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew assisted out of the Dragon Spacecraft onto the recovery vehicle, after their return to earth from the International Space Station 18 days later #AxiomMission4
(Source: Axiom Space/ YouTube) pic.twitter.com/uPDQPLG6wT
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2025
- 15:54 (IST) 15 Jul 2025
Watch: First Visual Of Shubhanshu Shukla After His Return From ISS
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew assisted out of the Dragon Spacecraft onto the recovery vehicle after their return to Earth from the International Space Station 18 days later.
#WATCH | Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew assisted out of the Dragon Spacecraft onto the recovery vehicle, after their return to the earth from the International Space Station 18 days later#AxiomMission4
(Video Source: Axiom Space/ YouTube) pic.twitter.com/f57N8K2qCa
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2025
