ISRO spent around Rs 548 crore on the mission, which covered training, travel, and scientific operations aboard the ISS. This mission is seen as a stepping stone for India’s ambitious human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan, planned for 2027.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer and ISRO astronaut, has made a triumphant return to Earth, concluding a groundbreaking mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, extended its heartfelt congratulations to Group Captain Shukla, commending his courage, dedication, and professionalism.