Smiling, posing in flight suits: Shubhanshu poses with crew at space station; see pics

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, concluded his 18-day mission with a group photo, celebrating international collaboration. Preparing to return via the Dragon spacecraft, Shukla expressed gratitude to the Expedition 73 crew. He evoked Rakesh Sharma’s legacy, highlighting India’s ambitious and confident presence in space. This ISRO-funded journey is crucial for India’s Gaganyaan mission, planned for 2027.