Lucknow turned celebratory on Monday as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space, returned to his hometown after completing NASA’s Axiom-4 mission. A grand road show was organised to honour his achievement, where thousands of residents waved the tricolour and cheered for him. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-08-25 11:15 AM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
People of Lucknow welcomed Group Captain Shukla to his hometown by waving the tricolour. Children showed enthusiasm and cheered for Shukla during the road show.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak also welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla upon the latter's arrival in Lucknow.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla waves to the public during his road show in Lucknow.
Dy CM Pathak called it a "big day" for Lucknow as Shubhanshu Shukla returned after NASA's Axiom-4 space mission.
The residence of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was decorated ahead of his arrival after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS) in Lucknow.
