Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla was undocked from the International Space Station on July 14, 2025. Ahead of the splashdown of the Dragon spacecraft on the surface of the Earth, Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla's father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, expressed his happiness at his son's return.

Speaking to the media, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, while expressing happiness about his son’s return, said that the splashdown would be noted down in history.

He said, "We are very excited that our son is returning from the mission and landing on Earth. He had made us so proud. It will be noted down in history... We are waiting for his safe landing. It is a day of joy for the entire nation. I thank the entire nation for their prayers... He is our son, but he belongs to the entire nation... We prayed and remembered God..." as cited by news agency ANI.