The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) congratulated astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for the successful completion of his historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station and asserted that it heralded a new chapter in India's space programme.

Read ahead to know about the health journey of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla after his ISS mission including muscle bone and balance adaptation challenges on Earth

After returning to Earth, astronauts like India's Shubhanshu Shukla undergo intense rehabilitation to recover from the effects of microgravity. From muscle loss to balance issues and even psychological shifts,