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Splashdowns during the re-entry of astronauts from space may seem like the obvious choice for a gentle return to Earth. But the decision between water and landings goes far deeper than just comfort. This is why Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla splashed down while Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma landed on terra firma 41 years ago.

With over 20 days and more than 60 experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crew, including Shubhanshu Shukla, whi.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to visit the ISS, spent 18 days in space as part of the multinational Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, conducting over 60 scientific experiments.

During his time aboard the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carried out seven India-specific microgravity experiments, highlighting the country's advancing expertise in space science and technology.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is finally out of the Dragon capsule, and has experienced gravity after an 18-day stay in space. Pictures of Shuka taking an exit from the capsule and being helped by others surfaced online.

After 20 days in space, the 4 astronauts re-enter Earth's atmosphere after a 22.5 hour journey from ISS. Grace Crew Dragon capsule sees a brief communications shutdown as the spacecraft heats up on re-entry.

Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an extended 18-day mission, which was part of Axiom Space's Ax-4 programme. Shubhanshu Shukla has achieved the remarkable milestone of becoming the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, following in the footsteps of Rakesh Sharma.

From the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs to one that nearly hit Moscow, space rocks have shaped our history. Could we stop the next one?

The picture of Shukla's space salon session, shared by astronaut Nichole Ayers, shows just how delightfully weird (and efficient) microgravity grooming can be.

Shubhanshu Shukla, Ax-4 crew would have seen over 300 sunrises and sunsets during their 18-day stay at the International Space Station., Technology & Science News - Times Now