Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's post-mission rehab
Shubhanshu Shukla, who just wrapped up his 18-day trip on the International Space Station with the Axiom-4 crew, is set to return to Earth on July 15.
Now, he's set for a week-long rehab to help his body adjust to gravity again—a must after living in microgravity, according to ISRO.
Shukla's historic journey and symbolic mission
Shukla made history as the first Indian astronaut on the ISS. His journey kicked off from Florida on June 25, 2023, and included experiments like studying microalgae for future space missions.
The mission cost about ₹550 crore and carried big symbolic value for India's space program.
At his farewell, Shukla echoed Rakesh Sharma's iconic words: India looked "saare jahan se accha" (better than the whole world) from space—another proud moment for Indian space exploration.