Lucknow, Sept. 15 -- Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to his hometown, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and visited Lucknow University on Tuesday to interact with students and discuss his book, 'The Second Orbit', as part of the ongoing Gomti Book Festival.

Addressing a packed audience of enthusiastic young learners at Lucknow University, Shukla expressed deep joy at coming back to the place where his life's journey began and emphasised that engaging directly with children is vital for keeping them informed about India's expanding footprint in the space sector and inspiring future generations to pursue careers in science and exploration.

"I am very happy. It always feels wonderful to return to this city, to come back home...