Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew return to Earth today after an 18-day mission aboard the ISS. Watch the live splashdown and key highlights of the re-entry.

Space Minister Jitendra Singh celebrated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's safe return from the Axiom-4 mission, calling it a proud moment for India and the world. Shukla will undergo quarantine and debriefings before potentially returning to India around August 17.

After a historic 18-day mission in space, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew made a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, marking a proud moment for India and a significant step for its space ambitions.