Shubhanshu Shukla’s Father Expresses Pride as Astronaut Son Prepares for Landing

The Dragon spacecraft successfully separated from the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his crew are scheduled to return to Earth on July 15. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, shared his joy, stating, “We are very happy that the undocking took place safely. We expect that the landing will also take place smoothly. We have faith in the Almighty. We are all very proud of our son. The country is very proud of him that he is coming back after successfully completing the mission.” His mother, Asha Shukla, also expressed her hopes for a successful landing. During his time on the ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla participated in scientific and technical activities alongside international astronauts. The return journey is estimated to take around 22 hours, with the splashdown expected in the Pacific Ocean.