Shubhanshu Shukla Returns: What Happens To A Human Body That Encounters A Space Journey

As Shubahnshu Shukla returns to Earth. Know what possible changes his body might have gone through.

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Written By: Abeer Athar | Updated: July 17, 2025, 10:19 AM

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Shubhanshu Shukla Returns: What Happens To A Human Body That Encounters A Space Journey

The well renowned Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has finally touched the Earth after spending 18 days in space at the m the International Space Station. The astronaut who has made headlines is likely to arrive in India on August 17, as told by Union Minister Jitendra Singh. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft which was carrying the astronaut along with other members touched down California , on 14th July 2025 at 3 pm. As the astronaut has successfully completed his journey, there are curiosities that the incidents has ignited, the most popular being, what happens to a human body, up in the air. Let’s find out

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Affects The Vision

Most of the astronauts have reported of Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS) which is one of the most common issues that astronauts face, in this particular condition, the astronauts experience changes in vision, which includes optic nerve swelling, retinal folds, and changes in eyeball shape. 






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Psychological Stress

Mental stress is a major issue that the astronauts face as Isolation, confinement, and the stress that gets born out of a mission end up negatively impacting the astronauts' mental health and this leads to anxiety, depression, and even sleep disturbances

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