India's space ambitions received a major boost with the successful return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from his historic mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Shubhanshu Shukla's successful Axiom-4 mission is seen as a beacon of inspiration for future generations and a step towards India's human spaceflight ambitions.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully completed an 18-day mission aboard the ISS, marking a significant achievement for India's space programme. The mission is celebrated as a moment of national pride and is expected to inspire the younger generation,