Shubhanshu Shukla Begins Return from ISS After 18 Days
Why in the news
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set off for home after 18 days at the space station during the Ax-4 mission.
Key facts
- Astronaut: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, pilot of the mission.
- Mission: Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
- Destination: the International Space Station (ISS).
- Duration of stay: 18 days.
- Return vehicle: SpaceX Dragon.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mission | Ax-4 |
| Role of Shukla | Pilot |
| Stay at ISS | 18 days |
| Significance | Milestone in India’s commercial human spaceflight role |
Exam angle
- Who: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla; role: Ax-4 pilot.
- Where: International Space Station.
- Remember: 18-day stay; return aboard SpaceX Dragon.