Lucknow, July 14 -- As IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, along with his crew from Axiom-4 mission, is set to undock from International Space Station (ISS), his family in Lucknow is eagerly waiting to welcome him with a grand welcome.

Shubhanshu Shukla's father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla told ANI that they offered prayers to Lord Shiva to ensure that he lands safely back on earth.

"We are very excited and are ready to welcome him. The undocking will take place today. It is a matter of great fortune for us that his mission is complete. We went to the temple in the morning and also offered prayers at home... We prayed to Bholenath to bless us and to ensure that he lands safely on the Earth," he said.

Expressing pride over his son's achievem...