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During this mission, Shukla conducted over 60 scientific experiments and 20 outreach programs, contributing significantly to India’s space endeavors.
Shubhanshu Shukla received a huge welcome in Lucknow (Credits: PTI)
Shubhanshu Shukla returned to his hometown, Lucknow, on Monday for the first time after completing his historic space mission. He received a grand and heartwarming welcome at the airport, with flower petals showered on him and drums beating as crowds gathered to celebrate his arrival.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, along with several other officials, warmly received him upon his arrival. Videos shared online capture the enthusiastic crowd cheering and welcoming him as he landed in Lucknow.
VIDEO | Lucknow: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space and the first to visit the International Space Station (ISS), has returned to his hometown following a landmark mission aboard Axiom Mission 4.Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak… pic.twitter.com/H1brHdYBCa
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 25, 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla is an Indian Air Force Group Captain and test pilot who became the first astronaut from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to visit the International Space Station (ISS).
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