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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his wife and son on Wednesday, following a groundbreaking 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station.
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Shukla took to Instagram to post touching photos of his reunion with wife Kamna Shukla and six-year-old son Kiash.
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The emotional images of his reunion are taking social media by storm, as users react with heartfelt messages following his milestone space mission.
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Shukla described his experience in space as “amazing,” equating it with the emotional impact of reuniting with family after an extended absence.
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He also reflected that human space missions are magical, not just because of the science, but because of the people behind them.
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While Shubhanshu will be in quarantine until July 23, controlled visits from close family are permitted.
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Shubhanshu is now a celebrity with posters of him all around his Lucknow home in Triveni Nagar, where his parents and relatives have been besieged with congratulatory messages.
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