India, Aug. 23 -- The Nehru Planetarium in Delhi marked the second National Space Day with the inauguration of its newly renovated Aryabhata Gallery on Saturday, drawing space enthusiasts and students alike. The gallery was formally opened by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history in July as the second Indian in space and the first to dock at the International Space Station.

Shukla, visibly moved by the occasion, told the gathering that the gallery symbolised the bridge between India's space heritage and its future ambitions.

"I thought I was here just to cut the ribbon, but this is much more than that. I could feel the excitement of the nation even when I was in space, and that energy inspired me. Places like this Planeta...