Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom 4 Crew Return Date, Time LIVE Updates: Shukla will undergo a series of post-mission procedures in California. "There are certain SOPs to be followed... His rehabilitation,

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Shubhanshu Shukla has not just touched space, but also “lifted India’s aspirations to new heights” after the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station returned to Earth post a 20-day space sojourn.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his return from a historic space mission, praising him as a symbol of courage and inspiration for India.