Celebrated Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, whose achievements have left an indelible mark on the history of space exploration, has officially retired from NASA, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary 27-year career. Over nearly three decades, Williams emerged as one of the most accomplished astronauts of her generation, setting multiple records and serving in key Read More…
Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will be among the distinguished participants at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), scheduled to be held in Kozhikode from January 22 to 25, organisers have announced. One of Asia’s largest literary gatherings, the Kerala Literature Festival will bring together influential voices from across literature, art, science, culture, and public life. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended his heartfelt wishes to NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore upon their safe return to Earth after nearly nine months in space. In a social media post, CM Vijayan praised their determination and resilience in overcoming challenges during their extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts, applauding their dedication and perseverance in space exploration. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister praised their determination, stating, “Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts have once again shown us what perseverance truly means.” The Crew-9 mission, which Read More…
Florida: After spending more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have safely returned to Earth. Their SpaceX Dragon capsule, Freedom, made a successful splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico at 3:27 AM IST on Wednesday. Along with them, astronauts Nick Hague and Alexander Gorbunov were Read More…
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has begun her journey back to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to Williams, acknowledging her contributions to space exploration and expressing India’s pride in her achievements. Williams, along with her crew, is set to land in Read More…
NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, will return to Earth on March 18, 2025. The duo had traveled to the ISS aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on its maiden crewed mission. However, due to propulsion issues, the spacecraft was Read More…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, will not return to Earth before March 19, 2025, according to NASA’s latest update. Originally planned as an eight-day mission, their stay extended to nine months due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. During Read More…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore will have to wait longer to return to Earth as their scheduled departure from the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed due to a rocket-related glitch. According to an Associated Press report, a fresh crew of four astronauts from the US, Japan, and Russia must first arrive Read More…
Veteran NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has set a new record for the longest cumulative spacewalking time by a female astronaut, further solidifying her legacy in space exploration. With multiple extravehicular activities (EVAs) conducted during her missions, Williams has now spent a record-breaking number of hours outside the spacecraft, surpassing all previous female astronauts. Williams, known Read More…