Shukla is now the second Indian ever to go to space, following in the footsteps of Rakesh Sharma, who flew in 1984. His role in Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission is a big step forward for India in space exploration.

Shubhanshu Shukla, Ax-4 crew would have seen over 300 sunrises and sunsets during their 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth today after completing an 18-day mission aboard the ISS, marking a historic moment under Axiom Space’s Ax-4 program.