Raksha Mantri lauds Indian Air Force’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for his successful mission
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh hailed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and other members of the Axiom4 crew for their successful return to Earth after a historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. He said Group Captain Shukla has not just touched space, but has lifted India’s aspirations to new heights.
Calling his journey not just a personal milestone, Raksha Mantri said it is a proud stride for India’s growing space ambitions.
In a post on ‘X’, RM said, “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.
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…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 15, 2025
Raksha Mantri spoke with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, on Shubhanshu’s return to earth from the International Space Station 18 days later.
RM expressed happiness on his return and told his father that the entire country was proud of him.