OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates!
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OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates!

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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 nine months' stay in the International Space Station. President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Sunita Williams, saying, "India’s daughter and her fellow astronauts have inspired everyone with their perseverance, dedication and never-say-die spirit." NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov returned on board SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft which splashed down in the sea off the coast of Florida.

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Lawyer slams desis celebrating NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' return, Indian mom drops truth bomb
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4 days, 17 hours 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
5 days, 1 hour 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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5 days, 4 hours 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 …

Sunita Williams’s return sparks celebrations in her native village in Gujarat
5 days, 7 hours ago

Sunita Williams’s return sparks celebrations in her native village in Gujarat

Hindustan Times  

When NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’s week-long space journey was extended by a few days last year, her family in Gujarat was not particularly worried. Dinesh Rawal, Williams’s cousin who lives in Ahmedabad, said they could not sleep all night and kept praying for her sister’s safe return until the SpaceX capsule carrying the astronauts made a soft splashdown off Florida’s …

Sunita Williams’ return: Priyanka Chopra, R Madhavan, Chiranjeevi celebrate ’heroic homecoming’
5 days, 7 hours 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 return: Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas welcome astronaut, says our prayers have been answered
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5 days, 9 hours 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 …

When Mukesh Ambani ran into Sunita Williams while waiting for an Uber. Throwback pic courtesy Anand Mahindra
5 days, 10 hours ago

When Mukesh Ambani ran into Sunita Williams while waiting for an Uber. Throwback pic courtesy Anand Mahindra

Hindustan Times  

Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a warm welcome note on Wednesday for Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams after her return from space aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission. Anand Mahindra shared a photo from 2023 featuing Sunita Williams and Mukesh Ambani. Mahindra recalled running into Williams in Washington DC nearly two years ago during his visit …

PM Modi welcomes Sunita Williams’ return, says ‘The Earth missed you’
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5 days, 11 hours ago

PM Modi welcomes Sunita Williams’ return, says ‘The Earth missed you’

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed Sunita Williams and the crew after they returned to the earth on Tuesday Mr. Modi said on X that Ms. Williams and her crew have once again shown what perseverance truly means. Sunita Williams and the #Crew9 astronauts have once again shown us what perseverance truly means. Their unwavering determination in the face …

PM Narendra Modi pens heartfelt note for ‘trailblazer’ Sunita Williams: ‘Unwavering determination’
5 days, 12 hours 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 …

Welcome Back, Earth Missed You: PM Modi Shares Picture With Sunita Williams
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5 days, 12 hours ago

Welcome Back, Earth Missed You: PM Modi Shares Picture With Sunita Williams

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday posted a message on X and welcomed Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams to Earth, after her extended stay in the space. Their unwavering determination in the face of the vast unknown… pic.twitter.com/FkgagekJ7C — Narendra Modi March 19, 2025 PM Modi's Special Letter To Sunita Williams PM Modi on Tuesday wrote a special letter to Sunita …

'Want Her To Come To India Soon': Sunita Williams' Indian Cousin Discusses Family's Joy As She Returns
5 days, 12 hours 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
5 days, 13 hours 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
5 days, 13 hours 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?
5 days, 13 hours 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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5 days, 14 hours 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
5 days, 15 hours 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 — …

‘Most illustrious daughter’: PM writes to Williams
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5 days, 16 hours ago

‘Most illustrious daughter’: PM writes to Williams

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a personal letter to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on March 1, expressing his good wishes and greetings on behalf of all Indians, minister of state in the prime minister’s office Jitendra Singh told reporters on Tuesday, after sharing the letter on X. Modi said 1.4 billion Indians took “pride” in the Indian-origin astronaut’s …

Will Sunita Williams Visit India Soon? Gujarati Cousin Reveals Vacation Plans
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5 days, 16 hours 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: ‘Testament to power of human resilience', says Amit Shah
5 days, 17 hours 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 …

Sunita Williams back on Earth, her ancestral Gujarat village over the moon
5 days, 17 hours ago

Sunita Williams back on Earth, her ancestral Gujarat village over the moon

The Hindu  

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Willaims’ ancestral village in Gujarat’s Mehsana district burst into celebrations on Wednesday morning as a SpaceX capsule carrying her and her colleague Butch Wilmore splashed down off the Florida coast. Jhulasan, known as the ancestral home of Ms. Williams’ father Deepak Pandya, was alive with excitement ever since the news of her proposed return, after …

Celebrations erupt in Gujarat village as NASA's Sunita Williams returns to Earth
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Celebrations erupt in Gujarat village as NASA's Sunita Williams returns to Earth

Hindustan Times  

After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, a pair of NASA astronauts, finally returned to Earth on early Wednesday morning, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint. People in Gujarat's Jhulasan, a native village of Sunita Williams, celebrated her safe return by performing aarti and offering prayers. Villagers light firecrackers …

PM Modi on 'trailblazer' Sunita Williams's homecoming: Earth missed you
5 days, 18 hours 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
5 days, 18 hours 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, …

Sunita Williams' return: PM Modi enquired about astraunat's safe return, says former Isro chief
5 days, 18 hours 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
5 days, 18 hours 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: Sunita Williams' Gujarat ancestral village celebrates her safe return to Earth
5 days, 18 hours ago

Watch: Sunita Williams' Gujarat ancestral village celebrates her safe return to Earth

India Today  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams safely returned to Earth nine months after an extended stay at the International Space Station. Her safe return has sparked joy and pride in her ancestral village of Jhulasan, situated in Gujarat's Mehsana district. VIDEO | Gujarat: Special prayers being held in Jhulasan-the native village of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, for her safe return to Earth. …

Prayers on lips, celebrations on ground: Sunita Williams' ancestral Guj village plans 'Diwali'
6 days, 4 hours ago

Prayers on lips, celebrations on ground: Sunita Williams' ancestral Guj village plans 'Diwali'

Hindustan Times  

Mehsana, With prayers on their lips, residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat are waiting for her safe return to Earth with bated breath and planned Diwali-like festivities to mark the occasion on Wednesday morning. Prayers on lips, celebrations on ground: Sunita Williams' ancestral Guj village plans 'Diwali' Williams is scheduled to return to Earth after a …

Space Mom Is Back
6 days, 5 hours ago

Space Mom Is Back

Deccan Chronicle  

Several years ago, when Dr Kavya K Manyapu ran the human-in-the-loop simulation to train the astronauts in a flight spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Centre in the United States, she experienced firsthand the highest levels of dedication and a positive outlook in astronaut Sunita Williams, one of the crew members. She is one of the most down-to-earth persons I’ve ever …

Modi Invites Sunita Williams to India Ahead of Her Return to Earth
6 days, 8 hours ago

Modi Invites Sunita Williams to India Ahead of Her Return to Earth

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is scheduled to return to Earth early on Wednesday after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station, and invited her to visit India.The letter, written on March 1 and sent through former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, was shared on X by Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra …

PM Modi writes to Sunita Williams: 'Looking forward to seeing you in India after your return from space'
6 days, 18 hours ago

PM Modi writes to Sunita Williams: 'Looking forward to seeing you in India after your return from space'

India TV News  

PM Modi writes to Sunita Williams: 'Looking forward to seeing you in India after your return from space' PM Modi said even though Sunita is thousands of miles away, she continued to remain close to hearts and people of India are praying for her good health and success in her mission. New Delhi: As NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry …

PM's message to 'India's daughter' Sunita Williams: Miles away, yet close to hearts
Top News
6 days, 18 hours ago

PM's message to 'India's daughter' Sunita Williams: Miles away, yet close to hearts

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed heartfelt sentiments to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams as she embarks on her return journey from the International Space Station after an extended nine-month mission. In a personal letter delivered by astronaut Mike Massimino, PM Modi conveyed, “Even though you are thousands of miles away, you remain close to our hearts,” reflecting the pride of …

Sunita Williams' cousin in India ‘scared’ over her return from International Space Station
1 week ago

Sunita Williams' cousin in India ‘scared’ over her return from International Space Station

Hindustan Times  

As NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is all set to return to Earth after being stuck on the International Space Station for more than nine months, her cousin back in India on Monday expressed fear over her health. Dinesh Rawal, a cousin of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, told news agency PTI that both of them used to live and study together …

Sunita Williams's return from space delayed. Here's the new date
1 week, 4 days ago

Sunita Williams's return from space delayed. Here's the new date

India Today  

The highly anticipated return of Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams from the International Space Station has been delayed once more. Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, has been stuck in space for nine months following a trip on Boeing's faulty Starliner spacecraft. Now targeting no earlier than Friday, March 14 for Falcon 9's launch of @NASA's Crew-10 mission https://t.co/VPdhVwQFNJ pic.twitter.com/JVszH0DjC8SpaceX …

Samosa In Space & More: 5 Times NASA’s Sunita Williams Gave A Shoutout To Her Indian Roots
1 week, 6 days ago

Samosa In Space & More: 5 Times NASA’s Sunita Williams Gave A Shoutout To Her Indian Roots

ABP News  

Sunita Williams: Although NASA astronaut Sunita Williams was born and raised in the United States, she has never been far from her Indian heritage. I had to make sure I had samosas in space with me.” Williams’ love for Indian cuisine is evident, and she even ensured that samosas made their way to space during her Starliner mission. I thought …

NASA Says Sunita Williams To Return To Earth On This Date; Trump Jokes About Her 'Wild Hair' — WATCH
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NASA Says Sunita Williams To Return To Earth On This Date; Trump Jokes About Her 'Wild Hair' — WATCH

ABP News  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station for nearly ten months, may finally return to Earth on March 16, according to NASA. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov were launched on the SpaceX Crew-9 mission with two seats reserved for Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore aboard their …

Sunita Williams and Wilmore deny politics delayed return to Earth, express 'utmost respect' for Trump, Musk
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sunita Williams and Wilmore deny politics delayed return to Earth, express 'utmost respect' for Trump, Musk

Hindustan Times  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore finally broke their silence amidst the reports that their return to earth was delayed due to politics. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are expected to return this March after taking off for the International Space Station in early June 2024. Williams and Wilmore's remarks comes after President Donald Trump and billionaire …

Sunita Williams, set to return after 9 months, eager to reunite with her dogs
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sunita Williams, set to return after 9 months, eager to reunite with her dogs

India Today  

NASA's two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space. But Williams, in response to a question, did take issue with Musk's recent call to dump the space station in two years, rather than waiting until NASA's projected deorbit in 2031. It's just really amazing, so I would say we're …

'Maybe They'll Have To Find Something' — Sunita Williams Teases A Space Hide-And-Seek
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Maybe They'll Have To Find Something' — Sunita Williams Teases A Space Hide-And-Seek

ABP News  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are all set to return to Earth, with their extended mission finally coming to an end this month. And we are going to hand the baton to Crew-10 and we are going to return to Earth at the end of a successful long-duration mission aboard the space station.” The three astronauts took a …

Sunita Williams’ mother reacts to ‘politics’ over NASA astronaut’s return to Earth on Dragon: ‘It was shocking that…’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams’ mother reacts to ‘politics’ over NASA astronaut’s return to Earth on Dragon: ‘It was shocking that…’

Live Mint  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' mother, Bonnie Pandya, said she is "not worried" about her daughter, who has been on an extended mission to space. Earlier, in an interview with Fox News, Elon Musk claimed that NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were "left up" at International Space Station for "political reasons, which is not good". NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore …

Ideas Of India 2025: 'No Conspiracy Around Sunita Williams': NASA-JPL Scientist Dr Goutam Chattopadhyay Talks Mars Missions, Astronaut Safety, ISRO Collabs
1 month ago

Ideas Of India 2025: 'No Conspiracy Around Sunita Williams': NASA-JPL Scientist Dr Goutam Chattopadhyay Talks Mars Missions, Astronaut Safety, ISRO Collabs

ABP News  

Ideas Of India 2025:At the ABP Network Ideas of India 2025 summit, Dr Goutam Chattopadhyay, Senior Scientist at NASA-JPL and Visiting Professor at Caltech, offered a fascinating look into the future of space exploration. Sunita Williams' Safe Return: No Conspiracy Theories With speculation circulating about astronaut Sunita Williams’ delayed return from the International Space Station, Dr Chattopadhyay dismissed any conspiracy …

Sunita Williams has ‘tough’ gravity to face when back on Earth. Here’s what changes
1 month ago

Sunita Williams has ‘tough’ gravity to face when back on Earth. Here’s what changes

Live Mint  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for nearly eight months, are likely to face a tough task re-adjusting to the atmosphere on Earth. "Gravity is really tough, and that's what we feel when we get back," said astronaut Butch Wilmore, who will return to Earth with Sunita Williams, likely on March 19. Not …

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore finally step outside space station together after 8 months. Watch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore finally step outside space station together after 8 months. Watch

Hindustan Times  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are stranded in space for the last eight months, ventured out of the International Space Station for their first spacewalk together. Indian-origin astronaut and Commander Sunita Williams floated out of the space station to perform maintenance work with Wilmore on Thursday. “Nasa and SpaceX are expeditiously working to safely return the agency’s …

Sunita Williams Trying to Walk After 210 Days in Space
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams Trying to Walk After 210 Days in Space

Deccan Chronicle  

Astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been aboard the International Space Station for over seven months, is facing the unique challenge of readjusting to Earth's gravity. After an extended stay in microgravity, she is "trying to remember what it's like to walk," as she hasn't walked, sat down, or laid down during her time in space. Williams, along with fellow NASA …

NASA’s Sunita Williams marks first spacewalk in over seven months on ISS after delays
2 months, 1 week ago

NASA’s Sunita Williams marks first spacewalk in over seven months on ISS after delays

Live Mint  

In a highly anticipated development, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, the commander of the International Space Station, ventured out for her first spacewalk in over seven months on Thursday. Williams was joined by NASA astronaut Nick Hague for the essential outdoor repair work, marking a significant moment in their extended stay aboard the ISS. Williams, who launched aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule …

Sunita Williams, aboard International Space Station, will see 16 sunrises into New Year 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams, aboard International Space Station, will see 16 sunrises into New Year 2025

Hindustan Times  

US astronaut Sunita Williams, currently stuck at the International Space Station, will see 16 sunrises across the Earth as we head into a New Year, i.e. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and others celebrate Christmas at the International Space Station. Williams is the commander of the “Expedition 72” mission, which also hosts fellow flight engineers, namely - Alexey Ovchinin, Butch Wilmore, …

Sunita Williams to welcome New Year 2025 with 16 sunrises and sunsets
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams to welcome New Year 2025 with 16 sunrises and sunsets

Live Mint  

As 2024 concludes, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow Expedition 72 crew aboard the International Space Station are preparing for a one-of-a-kind New Year’s celebration—experiencing 16 sunrises and sunsets as they orbit Earth. The astronaut's extended stay provides her with the rare opportunity to celebrate New Year 16 times in 24 hours, offering a breathtaking reminder of the beauty …

Sunita Williams will celebrate New Year 16 times in space
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams will celebrate New Year 16 times in space

India Today  

As 2024 draws to a close, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members aboard the International Space Station are set to experience a unique celebration of the New Year—16 times. This extended duration allows her to enjoy the rare experience of multiple New Year celebrations as the ISS orbits the planet approximately every 90 minutes. In addition to …

Sunita Williams to step out of Space Station, likely to conduct spacewalk
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams to step out of Space Station, likely to conduct spacewalk

India Today  

Nasa astronaut and Space Station commander Sunita Williams is currently preparing for a series of spacewalks. Williams, a veteran of three space missions, undertook essential tasks including swapping a data recorder box between suits and inspecting the life support gear of her spacesuit, following resizing and configuration work completed the previous day. Williams expressed enthusiasm about her extended mission aboard …

16 Sunrises and Sunsets Every Day: Astronauts Experience Unique Cycle on International Space Station
4 months, 2 weeks ago

16 Sunrises and Sunsets Every Day: Astronauts Experience Unique Cycle on International Space Station

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams, an astronaut on the International Space Station, experiences 16 sunrises and sunsets every day due to the station's high speed and unique rotation pattern. Her schedule is based on UTC, which eliminates natural sleep cues. Astronauts follow a fixed routine to maintain health and maintain synchronization with Earth-based teams.

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