Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s triumphant return to Earth after an 18-day mission at the International Space Station, calling it a feat that has ignited the dreams of a billion Indians. In a post on X, Modi celebrated Shukla’s courage and pioneering spirit, marking him as the first Indian to visit the ISS. This milestone propels India closer to its ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.

Shukla, aboard the Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft with three other astronauts, safely splashed down off the San Diego coast in southern California on Tuesday, concluding a remarkable 22.5-hour journey from space. The nation joins in saluting Shukla’s historic achievement, a shining moment for India’s growing space legacy.

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