From NASA training to samosas: When Sunita Williams visited Vasant Valley School
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From NASA training to samosas: When Sunita Williams visited Vasant Valley School

India Today  

With NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returning to Earth on Tuesday after nine months aboard the International Space Station, her journey till date has come into the limelight once again. With multiple space missions and record-setting spacewalks, Sunita Williams has inspired countless students, scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts -- including the students she met at Delhi’s Vasant Valley School in 2003 and 2007. Sunita Williams visited Vasant Valley School in Delhi twice — first in 2003 and again in 2007. Sunira Williams left Vasant Valley School students with one simple yet powerful message when asked to inspire future astronauts: "Well, why not?"

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Sunita Williams homecoming: Which school did NASA's 'star-astronaut' graduate from? Know all about her academic journey
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Sunita Williams homecoming: Which school did NASA's 'star-astronaut' graduate from? Know all about her academic journey

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

Stuck in space for months, Sunita Williams says 'trying to remember how to walk'
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India Today  

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams spoke to students at her former high school, Needham High, on Monday, and shared the challenges and joys of being stuck in space for nearly seven months. Reflecting on her time in space, Williams shared that while the extended stay was unexpected, she remains positive and enthusiastic about her work. "My mother's getting a little bit …

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Sunita Williams Is Set To Celebrate Her Birthday In Space A Second Time As NASA Mission Gets Extended

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Sunita Williams speaks to India TV, asks Indian students to aim for the best in life
11 years, 11 months ago

Sunita Williams speaks to India TV, asks Indian students to aim for the best in life

India TV News  

Ahmedabad, April 5: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams was in a jovial mood today when she spoke to India TV about her experience in space and her plans for the future. Sunita Williams said, her first lesson for Indian students would be "to do what you want to do in life, and capitalize on it. "I want to tell Indian students …

Never thought I'd become an astronaut: Sunita Williams
11 years, 11 months ago

Never thought I'd become an astronaut: Sunita Williams

India TV News  

New Delhi, Apr 1 : Sunita Williams holds a world record for the longest space flight by a woman but as a child the Indian American astronaut had never thought about voyaging into space ever. “I never envisioned to be an astronaut and had many failures, but ultimately I reached here,” said Williams while interacting with students at the National …

Sunita Williams to start her India trip from today
11 years, 11 months ago

Sunita Williams to start her India trip from today

India TV News  

New Delhi, April 1 : Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the world record for the longest spaceflight by a female astronaut, will start her India trip today from the national capital. Williams will visit the National Science Centre in the national capital on April 1 and interact with students and teachers. "The centre will host Sunita L. Williams …

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