Overview

• Shukla’s rehabilitation began under joint supervision of Axiom Space and ISRO flight surgeons in Houston following his July 15 splashdown.
• All seven India-led experiments aboard Axiom-4 were completed successfully and samples have been returned for detailed analysis.
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, adopted a resolution hailing the mission as a stepping stone toward India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.
• Rehabilitation protocols include cardiovascular and musculoskeletal assessments to mitigate balance and muscle loss from microgravity.
• Debriefings will begin July 24 with ISRO and continue with Axiom Space and NASA to inform future Indian crewed missions.