What ISRO chief S Somanath said on Sunita Williams' delayed return from space
9 months ago

What ISRO chief S Somanath said on Sunita Williams' delayed return from space

Hindustan Times  

Indian Space Research Organisation chief S Somanath has assured that the delayed return of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams from the International Space Station should not be a worrying issue as the space station is a safe place for people to stay for a long time. ISRO chief Dr S Somanath and Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams Sunita Williams could be in space for months; NASA reiterates astronauts are ‘not stranded’ In an interview with NDTV, the ISRO chief said, "It is not just Sunita Williams or any other astronaut. NASA's ISS spacesuit nightmare builds up while Sunita Williams is still stuck in space He also praised Williams for her courage in travelling on the first flight of a new space vehicle. Meanwhile, NASA's Commercial Crew Program manager, Steve Stich has said that the US space agency is considering extending the duration of Starliner's mission from 45 days to 90 days, CNN reported.

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Sunita Williams reveals India visit plan: 'My father's home country'
9 hours, 48 minutes ago

Sunita Williams reveals India visit plan: 'My father's home country'

Hindustan Times  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has confirmed that she will visit her “father's home country" India and share experiences about space exploration with people there. Sunita Williams added, “I hope, and I think for sure, I am gonna be going back to my father's home country and visiting with people and getting excited about the first, or not the first, but …

Sunita Williams' 'amazing' reply when ‘how does India look from space?’
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11 hours, 2 minutes ago

Sunita Williams' 'amazing' reply when ‘how does India look from space?’

Hindustan Times  

Back in 1984, Rakesh Sharma, India’s first astronaut, looked down at his homeland from space and summed it up with a line from Muhammad Iqbal’s poem, “Saare Jahaan Se Accha” — when then prime minister Indira Gandhi asked him in Hindi: “How does India look from space?”. Fast forward four decades, and Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut with a warm, …

Sunita Williams on spending 286 days in space: 'I was a little excited…’
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19 hours, 21 minutes ago

Sunita Williams on spending 286 days in space: 'I was a little excited…’

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams on Monday, in her first interview after landing back on Earth, said that she and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore decided to make the best of the situation after finding out they would be stranded in space for an extended period of time, reported Fox News. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were stationed on the International Space Station for …

Sunita Williams to speak on extended space mission tonight: How to watch?
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1 day, 13 hours ago

Sunita Williams to speak on extended space mission tonight: How to watch?

India Today  

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams will address her extended mission aboard the International Space Station during a postflight news conference tonight, April 1, at 12:00 am IST. During their extended mission, Williams and Wilmore traveled over 121 million miles, completed 4,576 orbits around Earth, and spent 286 days in space. While Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned safely, their rehabilitation …

NASA says Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams' rescue mission ‘wouldn't have happened without’ Donald Trump
6 days, 2 hours ago

NASA says Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams' rescue mission ‘wouldn't have happened without’ Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

NASA has credited the return of Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams to US President Donald Trump. As the duo splashed down off the coast of Florida earlier this month, a spokeswoman for the space agency said that the rescue mission was a “huge win for the Trump administration.” NASA astronaut Sunita Williams shows her thumb as she safely …

Sunita Williams to share her experience of living 286 days in space
1 week ago

Sunita Williams to share her experience of living 286 days in space

India Today  

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her colleague Butch Wilmore will share her incredible experience of living and working aboard the International Space Station for 286 days. Consequently, Nasa integrated them into the Crew-9 mission, allowing them to return safely aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule alongside fellow astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. NASA’s SpaceX #Crew9 touched down …

Sunita Williams returns: Donald Trump to cover overtime pay for NASA ISS astronauts? Watch video
1 week, 3 days ago

Sunita Williams returns: Donald Trump to cover overtime pay for NASA ISS astronauts? Watch video

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump on Friday said he was unaware that NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore had not received overtime pay for their unexpectedly extended stay at the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship MEGAN after she, NASA astronaut Nick Hague, and Butch Wilmore, and …

Sunita Williams' return: How much will NASA pay her for 9-month stay in space?
1 week, 5 days ago

Sunita Williams' return: How much will NASA pay her for 9-month stay in space?

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts part of the Crew-9 mission, returned to Earth aboard SpaceX's Dragon Freedom on Tuesday after a nine-month overstay at the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams shows her thumb as she safely returned to Earth with her colleagues after an unexpected 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station, in Florida on Wednesday. …

How are Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore rebuilding their bodies? Here's what's next for NASA astronauts after homecoming
1 week, 5 days ago

How are Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore rebuilding their bodies? Here's what's next for NASA astronauts after homecoming

Hindustan Times  

Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams' 286-day space odyssey has finally come to an end, but the painful fallout from their gruelling mission will continue much longer. After landing in the water, Butch Wilmore, Alexander Gorbunov, Nick Hague and Sunita Williams sat in the SpaceX recovery ship Megan After spending more than nine months in space, both NASA astronauts now face …

As Sunita Williams returns, White House blames Joe Biden admin's ‘lack of urgency’ for 286-day stay in space
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1 week, 5 days ago

As Sunita Williams returns, White House blames Joe Biden admin's ‘lack of urgency’ for 286-day stay in space

Hindustan Times  

Hours after Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after spending 286 days on the International Space Station, the White House blamed the previous Joe Biden administration's lack of urgency for the extended stay of the NASA Crew-9 astronauts that was originally planned for a week. US White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, during her press briefing on Wednesday, …

Lawyer slams desis celebrating NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' return, Indian mom drops truth bomb
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1 week, 5 days ago

Lawyer slams desis celebrating NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' return, Indian mom drops truth bomb

Hindustan Times  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely returned to Earth on March 18 after getting stranded aboard the International Space Station for nine months. Though the astronauts' return has been widely celebrated in the US, it has also sparked joyous celebrations across India, given Sunita Williams' Indian heritage. “So today I saw videos of people in various parts of …

Celebs praise Sunita’s return
1 week, 5 days ago

Celebs praise Sunita’s return

Deccan Chronicle  

Actors Chiranjeevi and R Madhavan welcomed NASA astronaut Sunita Williams back to Earth on Wednesday after her nine-month space mission. Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore returned on Tuesday, bringing an end to a prolonged and unexpected journey that began with a failed test flight more than nine months ago. Chiranjeevi hailed the duo’s return as both “historic” and “heroic.” …

Congratulations pour in Sunita Williams
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1 week, 5 days ago

Congratulations pour in Sunita Williams

The Hindu  

Congratulations and best wishes poured in from various quarters in the State to astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who returned to the earth after a prolonged stay in the International Space Station on Wednesday. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said in a post on ‘X’ that he was glad to see Ms. Williams and Mr. Wilmore return safely to …

Fact Check: Photo Showing NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams With Musk & Trump After Return To Earth Is AI-Generated
1 week, 6 days ago

Fact Check: Photo Showing NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams With Musk & Trump After Return To Earth Is AI-Generated

ABP News  

Claim: The image shows astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore meeting Donald Trump and Elon Musk after returning to Earth after their extended space mission. Hyderabad: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore returned to Earth on March 18 after an extended mission that lasted 286 days aboard the International Space Station. An X user shared the image with the …

Sunita Williams’ return: Priyanka Chopra, R Madhavan, Chiranjeevi celebrate ’heroic homecoming’
1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams’ return: Priyanka Chopra, R Madhavan, Chiranjeevi celebrate ’heroic homecoming’

Live Mint  

On Tuesday, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month stay at the space station. Celebs welcome Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Welcoming Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram Stories and lauded the former. Actors Sonu Sood, Manushi Chillar and Rakul Preet Singh also wished Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams …

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore make historic return to Earth with iconic splashdown | In Pics
1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore make historic return to Earth with iconic splashdown | In Pics

Live Mint  

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore make historic return to Earth with iconic splashdown | In Pics 9 Photos. 3/9This screenshot shows NASA astronaut Sunita Williams being assisted out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Florida, USA, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 4/9NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is assisted out of a …

Sunita Williams return: Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas welcome astronaut, says our prayers have been answered
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1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams return: Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas welcome astronaut, says our prayers have been answered

The Hindu  

After the SpaceX capsule carrying Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Willmore splashed down off the Florida coast, Indian film celebrities celebrated the homecoming of the Indian-American astronaut. Your Story is Unmatchably Dramatic, Utterly Nerve - Wracking, Unbelievably… — Chiranjeevi Konidela March 19, 2025 Sunita William and Butch Willmore were expected to be gone just a week or so after …

PM Narendra Modi pens heartfelt note for ‘trailblazer’ Sunita Williams: ‘Unwavering determination’
1 week, 6 days ago

PM Narendra Modi pens heartfelt note for ‘trailblazer’ Sunita Williams: ‘Unwavering determination’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday penned down a heartfelt note after Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to earth after spending 286 days at the International Space Station. Taking to X, PM Modi welcomed Crew 9 back, which carried Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore aboard a SpaceX capsule. Sunita Williams, a trailblazer and an icon, has exemplified …

‘Earth missed you:’ PM Modi greets Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore following successful return
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Earth missed you:’ PM Modi greets Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore following successful return

Firstpost  

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying the two Nasa astronauts, along with astronaut Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, landed off Florida’s Gulf Coast near Tallahassee Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted American astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore for their return to the Earth Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted American astronauts Sunita Williams …

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan Greets Sunita Williams, Says India Wishes To Utilise Her Expertise
1 week, 6 days ago

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan Greets Sunita Williams, Says India Wishes To Utilise Her Expertise

ABP News  

Bengaluru, Mar 19 ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday said astronaut Sunita Williams' safe return was a remarkable achievement and a testament to NASA, SpaceX, and the USA's commitment to space exploration. "As Secretary DoS and Chairman ISRO, I on behalf of my colleagues extend a warm greetings to you and wish you a great day ahead," Narayanan said. "When …

'Want Her To Come To India Soon': Sunita Williams' Indian Cousin Discusses Family's Joy As She Returns
1 week, 6 days ago

'Want Her To Come To India Soon': Sunita Williams' Indian Cousin Discusses Family's Joy As She Returns

ABP News  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, after an unexpected stay at the International Space Station for more than nine months, have returned to Earth and splashed down off the coast of Florida early on Wednesday. VIDEO | Ahmedabad: Dinesh Rawal, cousin of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, expresses happiness over her return to Earth from space. We… pic.twitter.com/7sBiAlXuII — Press …

ISRO keen on tapping into expertise of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams in space exploration
1 week, 6 days ago

ISRO keen on tapping into expertise of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams in space exploration

The Hindu  

Congratulating NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on her safe return to Earth after nine months in space, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan said India wishes to utilise her expertise in space exploration. Your resilience and dedication continue to inspire space enthusiasts around the world,” ISRO posted on X on March 19. When Bharat under the leadership of Hon’ble …

Sunita William Returns Back: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News
1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita William Returns Back: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News

ABP News  

NASA astronaut and India's pride, Sunita Williams, has finally returned to Earth after being stranded at the International Space Station for nine months. This mission replaced the Crew-9 team at the ISS and brought back Williams and Wilmore aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, which landed safely in the ocean near Tallahassee. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore waved and smiled at the …

Sunita Williams returns to Earth: What is her connection to India?
1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams returns to Earth: What is her connection to India?

Firstpost  

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams finally returned to Earth after her prolonged nine-month stay at the International Space Station. She also carried a Ganesh idol with her during her mission Hindu priests and villagers attend a yagna during a special prayer meeting held for the safe return of U.S. astronaut Sunita Williams inside a Hindu Temple at her native village Jhulasan …

Sunita Williams' cousin on NASA astronaut's India visit plan: ‘To come soon’
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1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams' cousin on NASA astronaut's India visit plan: ‘To come soon’

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams' cousin on Wednesday expressed her joy after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut returned to Earth after 286 days and confirmed that she would be visiting India soon. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams being helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on board the SpaceX recovery ship MEGAN after she, NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos …

Drums, Dance, Crackers...: People In Sunita Williams' Native Village In Gujarat Celebrate Her Return — WATCH
1 week, 6 days ago

Drums, Dance, Crackers...: People In Sunita Williams' Native Village In Gujarat Celebrate Her Return — WATCH

ABP News  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore finally returned to Earth after nine long months in space. #WATCH | Mehsana, Gujarat | People express joy and burst firecrackers in Jhulasan - the native village of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams after the successful Splashdown of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Crew-9 at Tallahassee, Florida NASA's astronauts Sunita Williams and… pic.twitter.com/fKs9EVnPSf — …

Will Sunita Williams Visit India Soon? Gujarati Cousin Reveals Vacation Plans
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1 week, 6 days ago

Will Sunita Williams Visit India Soon? Gujarati Cousin Reveals Vacation Plans

ABP News  

Sunita Williams Return: Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned safely to Earth at 3.27 am IST after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, both part of Boeing’s first crewed Starliner mission, landed off the coast of Florida on Wednesday morning aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. "That moment was surreal," Williams’ cousin Falguni Pandya told …

Sunita Williams live updates: Prayers, smiles, and safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts
1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams live updates: Prayers, smiles, and safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams Live Updates: NASA astronaut Suni Williams being helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on board the SpaceX recovery ship MEGAN after he, NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov landed in the water off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, on March 18, 2025. Sunita Williams live updates: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned …

Sunita Williams live updates: ‘Testament to power of human resilience', says Amit Shah
1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams live updates: ‘Testament to power of human resilience', says Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with colleague Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov splashed down off the coast of Tallahassee in Florida on Tuesday. Sunita Williams live updates: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after spending over nine months at the International Space Station due to unexpected delays. ‘Butch and Suni’ were accompanied by …

‘Promise Made, Promise Kept’: White House On Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore's Return To Earth
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1 week, 6 days ago

‘Promise Made, Promise Kept’: White House On Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore's Return To Earth

ABP News  

The White House on Wednesday thanked SpaceX, NASA, and Elon Musk after the stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore splashed down in the Gulf of Amercia after their unexpected extended stay in space. The White House also mentioned how Trump promised to rescue the NASA astronauts stranded in space for nine months, which has now been fulfilled. pic.twitter.com/r01hVWAC8S …

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams return: Watch moments before and after SpaceX Crew-9’s landing on Earth
1 week, 6 days ago

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams return: Watch moments before and after SpaceX Crew-9’s landing on Earth

Live Mint  

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship ‘Freedom’, alongside fellow American Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. Watch moments before and after SpaceX Crew-9's landing on Earth NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9 astronauts streaked through the atmosphere before deploying parachutes for a gentle splashdown off the Florida coast at 5:57 pm …

In Elon Musk's shout-out to Trump on Sunita Williams's return, a dig at Biden
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1 week, 6 days ago

In Elon Musk's shout-out to Trump on Sunita Williams's return, a dig at Biden

India Today  

Tech titan Elon Musk lauded US President Donald Trump for prioritising the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were stranded at the International Space Station for over nine months. Indian-origin Sunita Williams and Wilmore were among four astronauts who touched down on Earth aboard Musk-owned SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft earlier today. The second part of Musk's post is …

OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates!
1 week, 6 days ago

OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates!

India TV News  

OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates! NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned to Earth early Wednesday onboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, which splashed down in the sea off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida. Indians watched in jubilation as NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with colleague Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after …

Sunita Williams feels Earth's gravity for the first time in nine months: Watch
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1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams feels Earth's gravity for the first time in nine months: Watch

India Today  

Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday, nine months after their planned week-long stay at the International Space Station was extended to over nine months due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida Panhandle, concluding their mission after departing the International Space Station earlier …

SpaceX Freedom, splashdown: Watch the moment Sunita Williams returned home
1 week, 6 days ago

SpaceX Freedom, splashdown: Watch the moment Sunita Williams returned home

India Today  

Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely splashed down off the coast of Florida at around 3.30 am Indian Time, concluding a historic space mission. Their return marked the end of an unexpectedly extended nine-month stay at the International Space Station, originally planned as an eight-day mission. However, numerous technical issues arose during the journey to the space station, …

Sunita Williams' return: PM Modi enquired about astraunat's safe return, says former Isro chief
1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams' return: PM Modi enquired about astraunat's safe return, says former Isro chief

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi frequently enquired about the safe return of Indian-origin US astronaut Sunita Williams, who was stranded at the International Space Station for nine months, former Isro chief S Somnath said on Tuesday. Responding to the Prime Minister’s letter, where he referred to Sunita Williams as one of India’s most illustrious daughters, Somnath said that Modi had shown …

Temple visit and havan: How Sunita Williams's family plans to celebrate her return
1 week, 6 days ago

Temple visit and havan: How Sunita Williams's family plans to celebrate her return

India Today  

Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams's family on Tuesday spoke about the astronaut's return to Earth after being stuck at the International Space Station for nine months. Speaking to India Today TV from New Jersey, Williams's sister-in-law, Falguni Pandya, expressed her excitement over the astronaut's safe return, saying that the family had come to a temple to thank God for having …

Watch LIVE: Sunita Williams splashes down after nine months in space
1 week, 6 days ago

Watch LIVE: Sunita Williams splashes down after nine months in space

India Today  

Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after an extended nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station. WATCH SUNITA WILLIAMS RETURN HOME LIVE HERE Originally launched on June 5, 2024, Williams and Wilmore were part of Boeing's first crewed test flight of the Starliner spacecraft. On March 18, 2025, at 10:35 AM IST, the Crew Dragon spacecraft …

Hugs and handshakes: Nasa welcomes Sunita Williams to 'home sweet home', see pics
1 week, 6 days ago

Hugs and handshakes: Nasa welcomes Sunita Williams to 'home sweet home', see pics

India Today  

NASA welcomed Sunita Williams and SpaceX Crew-9 with a warn "home sweet home" post and shared the latest pictures of the astronauts being greeted at Johnson Space Centre upon their arrival. The crew, consisting of astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Grebyonkin, landed at Johnson Space Center’s Ellington Field in Houston on the night of …

Sunita Williams returns to Earth: Her health challenges have just begun
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1 week, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams returns to Earth: Her health challenges have just begun

India Today  

Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have returned safely to Earth after being in space on an extended nine-month mission. While this shape change does not pose immediate health risks, it may reduce the heart's pumping efficiency, increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues upon returning to Earth. Prolonged exposure to such high levels of radiation can weaken the …

PM Modi on 'trailblazer' Sunita Williams's homecoming: Earth missed you
1 week, 6 days ago

PM Modi on 'trailblazer' Sunita Williams's homecoming: Earth missed you

India Today  

Calling Sunita Williams a "trailblazer" and an "icon", Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed her and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore as they set foot on Earth after being stranded at the International Space Station for over nine months. In a heartfelt post on X, PM Modi said the extended stay of the astronauts was a "test of grit, courage and the …

Anand Mahindra recalls meeting Sunita Williams in 'Swagatam' message for Nasa astronaut
1 week, 6 days ago

Anand Mahindra recalls meeting Sunita Williams in 'Swagatam' message for Nasa astronaut

India Today  

Industrialist Anand Mahindra recalled his “chance encounter” with Sunita Williams as the Nasa astronaut returned safely to Earth after being in space on an extended nine-month mission. Relieved, Mahindra applauded Williams for her courage in his post, and said: "When the SpaceX recue mission was launched, I recalled this chance encounter almost two years ago with @Astro_Suni in Washington. Swagatam, …

Astronauts Sunita, Butch, finally on way to Earth
1 week, 6 days ago

Astronauts Sunita, Butch, finally on way to Earth

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington:Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams departed the International Space Station early on Tuesday morning in a SpaceX capsule for a long-awaited trip back to Earth, nine months after their faulty Boeing Starliner craft upended what was to be a roughly week-long test mission. A Nasa official said the weather conditions for the splashdown were expected to be “pristine.” …

Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
1 week, 6 days ago

Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams

Associated Press  

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, are finally on their way back home to Houston. She’s following Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams’ return home from the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are greeted by the crew of the International Space Station on Thursday, June …

Sunita Williams' return: What happens after NASA astronauts' landing on Earth?
2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams' return: What happens after NASA astronauts' landing on Earth?

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, two NASA astronauts, are about to return to Earth from the International Space Station, where they have been living for nine months in a drawn-out mission fraught with technical challenges, schedule changes and politics. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams laughs with relatives as she leaves the Operations and Checkout building before heading to Space Launch Complex …

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’ nine months in space: A timeline
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2 weeks ago

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’ nine months in space: A timeline

The Hindu  

NASA’s Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore, and Nick Hague, plus Aleksandr Gorbunov, began their journey back to earth aboard a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday, the first two marking the end of an unexpectedly prolonged mission. SpaceX crew Dragon splashdown LIVE Wilmore and Williams, who were originally part of Boeing’s troubled test flight of its Starliner capsule, spent more than nine months …

Sunita Williams' homecoming: Why NASA astronauts' return was delayed for months
2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams' homecoming: Why NASA astronauts' return was delayed for months

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts are finally returning to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday, wrapping up an unexpectedly prolonged mission that began with Boeing’s failed test flight over nine months ago. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore of the NASA have been stuck aboard the orbital lab since June after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing …

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore pose for final photos from ISS before Earthbound trip
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2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore pose for final photos from ISS before Earthbound trip

Hindustan Times  

National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are beginning their journey back to Earth today after being stranded at the International Space Station for nine months. NASA's live coverage of the Earthbound journey showed Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore posing for their final photos aboard the station before they packed up and closed the hatches to …

Live: ‘PROMISE MADE, PROMISE KEPT,’ White House credits Trump, SpaceX, NASA for Sunita Williams and Wilmore’s return
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2 weeks ago

Live: ‘PROMISE MADE, PROMISE KEPT,’ White House credits Trump, SpaceX, NASA for Sunita Williams and Wilmore’s return

Hindustan Times  

From left, NASA's Butch Wilmore, Russia’s Alexander Gorbunov, NASA’s Nick Hague, and NASA's Suni Williams wait to exit the SpaceX capsule after splashing down, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Sunita Williams live updates: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after spending over nine months in space due to unexpected delays. Sunita Williams return | Key points -Sunita …

Sunita Williams' Earthbound journey: When, where, How she’ll return from ISS
2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams' Earthbound journey: When, where, How she’ll return from ISS

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, two veteran NASA astronauts, are preparing to return to the Earth after a nine-month-long overstay at the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, Barry Wilmore, and Donald Pettit unbox Thanksgiving meals, from the International Space Station, in this screen grab taken from a handout video, released on November 26, 2024. The company's …

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