
Felt like he was born again: Shubhanshu’s mother on his return
After 18 long days in space, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla finally returned to Earth, and his family couldn’t be more overjoyed. For his mother, Asha Shukla, it was a moment of pure elation and relief. As soon as the capsule touched the ocean, she broke down in tears, feeling as though her heart had stopped beating.
“For me, it was as if he’d been born again,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion. “I have no words to describe the feeling. It’s like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.”
Shubhanshu’s journey to the International Space Station (ISS) was a historic moment for India, making him the first Indian to venture to the ISS and return safely. His family, including his father and younger brother, were anxiously waiting for his return, and their emotions were running high.
As the capsule splashed down into the Pacific Ocean, the Shukla family was present at the landing site in California, USA, to welcome their loved one back home. The atmosphere was electric, with tears of joy and relief flowing freely.
Asha Shukla, a homemaker, had been preparing herself for Shubhanshu’s departure for months. It was not easy, she admitted, but she knew that her son had to follow his dreams. “As a mother, it’s natural to worry about your child, but I knew that Shubhanshu was doing something incredible,” she said.
The family had been in constant touch with Shubhanshu throughout his journey, receiving updates and video calls from the astronaut. However, nothing could prepare them for the emotional rush they would experience upon his return.
“We had been waiting for this moment for so long,” said Asha Shukla. “When the capsule touched the ocean, I just cried. It felt like my heart had stopped beating. I couldn’t believe that my son was finally back home.”
Shubhanshu’s father, Shyam Shukla, a retired army officer, was also overcome with emotion. “We had been through a lot of ups and downs, but we were all here together, waiting for his return,” he said. “It was a moment of pure joy and relief.”
Shubhanshu’s younger brother, Aarav, was also present at the landing site, and he couldn’t contain his excitement. “I was so happy to see my brother back home,” he said. “I missed him so much while he was away.”
The Shukla family’s journey is a testament to the power of family bonding and the importance of following one’s dreams. Shubhanshu’s return to Earth is a momentous occasion not just for his family but for the entire nation, which has been inspired by his remarkable achievement.
As Shubhanshu settles back into life on Earth, his family will continue to support him in his future endeavors. For Asha Shukla, the feeling of having her son back home is all that matters. “I just want him to be happy and fulfilled,” she said. “I know that he has achieved something incredible, and I am so proud of him.”
Shubhanshu’s remarkable journey to the ISS and back is a shining example of what can be achieved with hard work, determination, and a supportive family. As he begins his new chapter on Earth, he can take pride in knowing that his family is behind him every step of the way.