Sunita Williams hoists Indian flag in space
12 years, 7 months ago

Sunita Williams hoists Indian flag in space

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Houston, Aug 14: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams today displayed the tricolour on board the International Space Station and wished Indians on the eve of their 66th Independence Day. "I wish India a very happy Independence Day for August 15. I am so proud to a part of this celebration," Williams said displaying India's national flag.Williams, 46, along with Yuri Malenchenko of Russia and Japan's Akihiko Hoshide left for the ISS aboard a Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-05M on July 15 from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.Williams, who was a flight engineer on the station's Expedition 32 crew, became commander of Expedition 33 after reaching the space station.Williams was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1998. She was assigned to the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 14 and then joined Expedition 15.

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Sunita Williams reveals India visit plan: 'My father's home country'
2 days, 9 hours 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 Shares India Trip Plans: 'I'm Going To My Father's Country...'
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2 days, 9 hours ago

Sunita Williams Shares India Trip Plans: 'I'm Going To My Father's Country...'

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, in her first interview since her return to Earth after her 278-day stay at the International Space Station, revealed that she plans to visit India soon and meet with ISRO's team during her visit. On her plans to meet ISRO team during her India visit, Williams said that she would be happy to share her experience …

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

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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, …

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

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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 …

'Want Her To Come To India Soon': Sunita Williams' Indian Cousin Discusses Family's Joy As She Returns
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

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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 …

Sunita Williams returns to Earth: What is her connection to India?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

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

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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 …

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

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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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's Sunita Williams breaks spacewalk record during extended ISS mission
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NASA's Sunita Williams breaks spacewalk record during extended ISS mission

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Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has broken the record for total spacewalking time by a woman by logging 62 hours and 6 minutes of spacewalk. With 62 hours and 6 minutes of spacewalking, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has shattered the record for the longest spacewalk by a female. "NASA astronaut Sunita WIlliams just surpassed former astronaut Peggy Whitson's total spacewalking time …

Sunita Williams will celebrate New Year 16 times in space
3 months 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 …

Indian-origin astronaut, Sunita Williams, returns to space for the third time, here’s a look at her illustrious career
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian-origin astronaut, Sunita Williams, returns to space for the third time, here’s a look at her illustrious career

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“Don’t let anyone ever tell you, ‘You can’t do it’. On June 5, 2024, the Boeing Starliner, piloted by Williams, lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with astronaut Butch Wilmore as the commander of the mission. Yet another endearing record that Williams set during this mission was to be the first person to complete a …

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams dances in joy after reaching ISS. Watch
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams dances in joy after reaching ISS. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Boeing Starliner launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida has reached the International Space Station safely. The image shows Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams entering the International Space Station. Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are greeted by the space station crew after Boeing Space Starliner's first crewed journey from Earth," reads the caption …

Sunita Williams Birthday: Interesting Facts To Know About Indian-Origin Astronaut
3 years, 6 months ago

Sunita Williams Birthday: Interesting Facts To Know About Indian-Origin Astronaut

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New Delhi: Indian-American astronaut and US Navy member Sunita Williams turns 55 today. Sunita Williams Carried Bhagavad Gita On Space Travel Sunita Williams shared an interesting story related to her space trip in her interview. Sunita Williams also holds a special world record for the highest number of strolls by a woman in space. Awards Sunita Williams has been awarded …

Astronaut Sunita Williams greets Indians on occasion of 75th Independence Day
3 years, 7 months ago

Astronaut Sunita Williams greets Indians on occasion of 75th Independence Day

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams along with top US senators, including Democrat Mark Warner and Republican John Cornyn greeted Indians and Indian-Americans on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day. She said, "NASA and ISRO have cooperated in many different areas, including Earth and space science. She praised ISRO and said that she is interested in the Gaganyaan mission--India's first human …

Indian-origin Astronauts who Embarked on Ambitious Space-missions made before Raja Chari
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian-origin Astronauts who Embarked on Ambitious Space-missions made before Raja Chari

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While the current space-war to colonise Moon and Mars is largely on between America, China, and Russia, Indians found a moment of celebration when NASA named Indian-American US Air Force Colonel Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari for its future moon mission. While the astronauts train for India’s first crewed space mission, here are three other Indian-origin astronauts who have gone on …

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

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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 will be an astronaut, says Sunita Williams
12 years ago

Never thought I will be an astronaut, says Sunita Williams

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Williams, has a total of 50 hours and 40 minutes of spacewalking time over seven spacewalks, the record for number of spacewalks for a female, and most spacewalk time for a female. New Delhi: 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 …

Sunita Williams to start her India trip from today
12 years ago

Sunita Williams to start her India trip from today

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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 …

Sunita Williams greets happy Diwali to all Indians from space
12 years, 4 months ago

Sunita Williams greets happy Diwali to all Indians from space

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New York, Nov 13: Indians around the world got a special Diwali message from outer space as Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams sent out warm wishes on the occasion from the International Space Station. Floating upside down in the space station as she appeared on the screen before the Indian tricolour for a local TV show, Williams said, "I just want …

Sunita Williams walks in space for 5th time today
12 years, 7 months ago

Sunita Williams walks in space for 5th time today

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Cape Canaveral, Aug 30: Indian-American woman astronaut Sunita Williams walked in space for the fifth time today near the International Space Station, where she is presently lodged. Sunita Williams and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Flight Engineer Akihiko Hoshide went for the second spacewalk of the Expedition 32 mission outside the International Space Statio.Sunita wore a suit with red stripes for …

Sunita Williams arrives at her new home in space
12 years, 8 months ago

Sunita Williams arrives at her new home in space

Firstpost  

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the record of the longest space flight for a woman, arrived at her new … Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the record of the longest space flight for a woman, arrived at her new home amid stars with an international cast of crew for another four-month stay. Williams along with Russian astronaut Yuri …

Sunita Williams blasts off for ISS on Russian rocket
12 years, 8 months ago

Sunita Williams blasts off for ISS on Russian rocket

India TV News  

Baikonur, Jul 15: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and two others today blasted off successfully on a Russian spacecraft from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for the International Space Station. Sunita along with Yuri Malenchenko of Russia and Japan's Akihiko Hoshide left for the ISS aboard a Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-05M at 0810 IST.46-year-old Williams will be a flight engineer on …

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