Telugu star Chiranjeevi congratulated Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on the successful docking of Axiom Space's mission-4 with the International Space Station. Chiranjeevi took to his X timeline and wrote, "Proud, proud moment for all Indians. Heartiest congratulations to our space hero Grp.Cpt.@IndiaInSky #Shux for becoming only the second Indian astronaut to carry out this space mission!! You have made history!!!"
The successful docking of Axiom Space's mission-4 marks the beginning of an extraordinary space mission for India. Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the orbiting lab after 41 years. Several people, including film celebrities, congratulated Shukla on his achievement, expressing pride and delight at his accomplishments.
Tamil actor, producer, and politician Kamal Haasan also congratulated Shubhanshu Shukla on his achievement. Kamal Haasan wrote, "So proud today, as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla journeys to the International Space Station, joining the immortal Rakesh Sharma in the stars. I look forward to the day our tricolour rises to the skies on an Indian rocket, from Indian soil, carrying an Indian astronaut to an Indian space station. Jai Hind."
The Axiom Space's mission-4 carrying Shubhanshu Shukla, along with three others from the US, Poland, and Hungary, docked at the Harmony module's space-facing port. SpaceX Dragon spacecraft named ‘Grace’ is carrying the astronauts, and the successful docking has marked a significant achievement for India in the field of space exploration. The country's astronaut presence in space after 41 years is a notable milestone, and Shubhanshu Shukla's achievement has been widely praised by people across the country.