Lucknow, July 15 -- The family of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla exuberated happiness and celebrated the moment as he and the entire crew returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Speaking to ANI, Shukla's mother expressed her happiness at the return of his son to the Earth.

"I don't have words to express my happiness...PM Modi also congratulated him..." said Asha Shukla.

"Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were afraid at first... The upcoming generation should take inspiration and move ahead as well..." she added.

Expressing his happiness, his father expressed his urge to meet his son as soon as possible.

"Now we want to meet him as soon as possible...We were praying for his s...