International Space Station, India and Poland
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NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson splashed down safely in the Pacific early on Tuesday after her fifth trip to the International Space Station, joined by crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary returning from their countries' first ISS mission.
What is the International Space Station (ISS)? How far is it from Earth? Everything You Need to Know
The International Space Station (ISS) is a cutting-edge, habitable satellite orbiting Earth, serving as a global research lab for science, technology, and space exploration.
During his time aboard the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carried out seven India-specific microgravity experiments, highlighting the country's advancing expertise in space science and technology.
It was Axiom's fourth mission to the space station, part of NASA's effort to open up space to more businesses and people.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed Shubhanshu Shukla's return from space, marking a milestone in India's space journey. Shukla's 20-day mission to the International Space Station was celebrated nationwide,
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The private crew included Ax-4 mission commander and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. It was her fifth trip to space and extended her record-setting duration to 695 days, the most of any American.