The Axiom Mission-4 has been completed, now the pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will return to Earth from space.
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has completed the historic mission on the International Space Station (ISS). He went to space last month. He became the second astronaut of India, who stepped on ISS and made many important scientific experiments. Now that the time of their return has come, everyone has a question, how will Shubhanshu Shukla return from ISS? How long will it take? Which rocket and spacecraft will be used? How important is this mission to India?
Shubhanshu Shukla and his team from ISS the same they went. The capsule was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on 25 June 2025 via Falcon-9 rocket. The same capsule will be used for return, which is completely automated and safe.
How will you return?
The return process is called ignorant, in which the dragon capsules separate from ISS and start traveling towards Earth. This process is fully controlled by computer, in which the speed and direction of the spacecraft are controlled with accuracy so that it can safely enter the Earth’s atmosphere.
Pilot will return from Dragon Capsule of Shubhanshu Shukla and Team Spacecraft SpaceX.
Speed will be 28 thousand km per hour
After ignorance, the capsule moves towards the Earth and while entering the atmosphere, its speed is about 28 thousand km per hour. Due to friction in the atmosphere, the temperature increases greatly, to avoid the capsules have a special heat shield. Subsequently, parachutes opens shortly before the landing, which slows down the speed of the capsules and make it a soft landing (splashadown) in the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceX’s recovery team immediately removes the capsule from the sea and safely takes out the astronauts.
How much time will it take to return?
Travel from ISS to Earth can usually take 6 to 20 hours. This time depends on the weather, the class of the ISS and the position of the landing site. The ignores for Shubhanshu Shukla’s team is scheduled on 14 July 2025 at 4:35 pm Indian time, and their return to Earth will be around 3:00 pm on 15 July.
The international space station is like a large spacecraft moving around the earth.
Which rocket and spacecraft will be used?
SpaceX’s dragon capsules will be used for the return of Shubhanshu Shukla, which was launched through Falcon-9 rocket. The Dragon Capsule is completely reusable and has state -of -the -art safety features. This capsule not only takes astronauts safely, but also brings back scientific equipment, samples and other essential items.
Scientific importance and achievement for India
This mission of Shubhanshu Shukla is historic for India. He made more than 60 scientific experiments on ISS, including 7 Indians and 5 NASA uses. The special thing is that Shubhanshu grown moong and fenugreek seeds in space, which will be studied on earth. This experiment is very important for the possibilities of farming on Moon or Mars in future. Apart from this, Shubhanshu and his team are returning with about 263 kg of scientific goods and data, which will prove to be a milestone for space science in the coming time.
What will happen after return?
After returning to Earth, Shubhanshu Shukla and his team will have to go through a medical checkup and rehabilitation process. Due to prolonged stay in space, there is an effect of microgravity on the body, which takes a few days to recover. Next, they will share their experience and scientific data, which will also be extremely useful for India’s human space program ‘Gaganyaan’.
Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of Axiom Mission-4 has a 2,000-hour flying experience.
This mission gave new identity
Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from ISS is not only technical, but also in terms of scientific and national pride. This mission has given India a new identity in global space science. This mission was completely safe and successful with the help of SpaceX’s Dragon Capsule and Falcon-9 rocket. The experiments conducted by Shubhanshu Shukla will open a new path for future space trips and the possibilities of life in space.
India spent Rs 550 crore for this mission, which shows investment and commitment in the country’s space science. With the return of Shubhanshu Shukla, India has added another golden chapter in space science, which will be a source of inspiration for generations to come.
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