Lucknow, Sept. 16 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla spoke about India's ambitious target of achieving 50 space launches annually by 2030, highlighting the growing opportunities emerging in the space sector for the younger generation.

Speaking on the subject, Shukla, celebrated as the first Indian to travel to the International Space Station, said, "We are actively working on human space missions, but the private sector is also expanding rapidly. I believe that the children currently in school will have a wealth of opportunities and career options available to them when they step out into the professional world," he said.

He also mentioned, "Alpha and Gen Z are really smart and forward-thinking. They...