Bengaluru, July 15 (Reporter) "Bharat has found an enduring space in the world of space," declared Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, as he hailed the triumphant return of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from his landmark mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Celebrating the successful completion of the Axiom-4 mission, which splashed down off the coast of San Diego earlier today, Singh described it as "a moment of glory for India" and a proud occasion not just for the country but for the entire global scientific community. “It’s a moment of pride for the whole world and a moment of glory for India, as one of our illustrious sons returns after accomplishing a successful voyage,” the Minister told reporters. Singh emphasised the scientific value of the mission, noting that Shukla had conducted “some of the very vital life-bearing experiments never done before,” marking a significant contribution to future space exploration and biomedical advancements. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s second astronaut in space and the first to visit the ISS, spent over two weeks conducting research as part of the Axiom-4 commercial mission — a collaboration between ISRO, SpaceX, NASA, and private partners. Dr Singh congratulated the mission team and reaffirmed India's resolve to further strengthen its position as a key player in space science and technology...////...