Shubhanshu Shukla present process rehabilitation to mitigate any antagonistic impact of microgravity: ISRO
On this picture posted by @gagan.shux by way of Instagram on July 16, 2025, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla meets his spouse Kamna, a day after his profitable return to the Earth from the Worldwide House Station (ISS), at Houston, Texas.
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Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who returned to earth on July 15 after spending 18 days within the Worldwide House Station as a part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) mission is present process a week-long rehabilitation programme to mitigate any antagonistic impact of microgravity.
In accordance with ISRO after Group Captain Shukla was extracted by SpaceX’s restoration groups on July 15 and preliminary well being checks have been carried out on the restoration ship.
“Preliminary well being assessments indicated that Gaganyatri Shukla was in steady situation with no rapid considerations reported. He was airlifted by helicopter from the restoration ship to the mainland for additional medical evaluations and debriefing classes,” ISRO mentioned on Thursday.
It additional added that the Indian astronaut was flown to Houston for a week-long rehabilitation programme to mitigate any antagonistic impact of microgravity.
“That is being administered by Axiom’s flight surgeon and ISRO’s flight surgeon can be taking part on this program. This features a sequence of medical checks particularly cardiovascular assessments, musculoskeletal checks psychological debrief. The rehabilitation actions of Gaganyatri give attention to monitoring bodily and psychological well being, addressing any results of microgravity, and making ready him for a return to regular actions,” ISRO mentioned.
Shubhanshu Shukla meets his household
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla along with his son. @gagan.shux by way of Instagram
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Group Captain Shukla additionally met his relations at Houston.
Group Captain Shukla, who’s the pilot for the Ax-4 mission is the primary Indian to go to the ISS.
He alongside along with his Commander Peggy Whitson of the U.S., Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu of Hungary spend 18 days within the ISS earlier than heading again house onboard a SpaceX Dragon which splashed down off the coast of San Diego in america on July 15. Through the keep on the ISS the crew accomplished over 60 analysis actions and 23 outreach occasions.
Printed – July 17, 2025 10:50 am IST
