Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who returned to earth on July 15 after spending 18 days within the International Space Station as half of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) mission is undergoing a week-long rehabilitation programme to mitigate any adverse effect of microgravity.
According to ISRO after Group Captain Shukla was extracted by SpaceX’s restoration groups on July 15 and preliminary well being checks had been carried out on the restoration ship.
“Initial health assessments indicated that Gaganyatri Shukla was in stable condition with no immediate concerns reported. He was airlifted by helicopter from the recovery ship to the mainland for further medical evaluations and debriefing sessions,” ISRO stated on Thursday.
It additional added that the Indian astronaut was flown to Houston for a week-long rehabilitation programme to mitigate any adverse effect of microgravity.
“This is being administered by Axiom’s flight surgeon and ISRO’s flight surgeon is also participating in this program. This includes a series of medical checks especially cardiovascular assessments, musculoskeletal tests psychological debrief. The rehabilitation activities of Gaganyatri focus on monitoring physical and mental health, addressing any effects of microgravity, and preparing him for a return to normal activities,” ISRO stated.
Shubhanshu Shukla meets his household
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla together with his son. @gagan.shux by way of Instagram
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Group Captain Shukla additionally met his relations at Houston.
Group Captain Shukla, who’s the pilot for the Ax-4 mission is the primary Indian to go to the ISS.
He alongside together with his Commander Peggy Whitson of the U.S., Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu of Hungary spend 18 days within the ISS earlier than heading again residence onboard a SpaceX Dragon which splashed down off the coast of San Diego within the United States on July 15. During the keep on the ISS the crew accomplished over 60 analysis actions and 23 outreach occasions.
