One last click: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla joins final photo session with crew before ISS departure

Before saying goodbye to space, the Axiom Mission 4 team paused for a moment. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his fellow astronauts gathered aboard the ISS for a special photo session.

Eight Nations, One Crew, One Shared Space

The photos feature eight astronauts smiling in their flight suits. They represent the United States, India, Japan, Hungary, and Poland. The moment captured unity and collaboration above Earth’s surface.

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shared the images online. He explained they used a wall-mounted tripod and a time-lapse camera. “We don’t wear flight suits often,” he wrote, “but when we do, we make the most of it.” He added that the team had enjoyed working across national lines, calling it an honour to share space with such dedicated professionals.

The photo session included members of Axiom Mission 4 and Expedition 73. It was one of their final group moments before returning home.