Tag: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Sunita Williams Plans Visit to India, Calls It Her Father’s Home Country

Williams' father, Deepak Pandya, hails from Gujarat, while her mother, Ursuline Bonnie Pandya (née Zalokar), is of Slovenian-American descent.

April 1, 2025

PM Modi Welcomes Sunita Williams’ Return, Hails Astronauts’ Grit and Determination

PM Modi also acknowledged the efforts of the teams who ensured the astronauts’ safe return, praising their dedication to technological excellence.

March 19, 2025

Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After 9-Month Space Mission, Receives Warm Welcome from Atishi

Atishi praised Williams for her bravery and dedication, stating that her achievements continue to inspire millions worldwide.

March 19, 2025

“Promise Made, Promise Kept”: Trump Celebrates Return of Crew-9 Astronauts, Thanks Elon Musk

In an official statement, the White House credited SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and NASA for ensuring the astronauts’ safe return to Earth.

March 19, 2025

Sunita Williams, NASA’s Crew-9 Astronauts Return to Earth After 9 Months, Step Out of SpaceX’s Dragon Capsule

As the capsule splashed down, an unexpected sight added to the moment—a pod of dolphins was seen swimming around the bobbing spacecraft.

March 19, 2025

Gujarat’s Jhulasan Village Celebrates Sunita Williams’ Safe Return with Aarti and Prayers

The community gathered to perform aarti and offer prayers in celebration of her safe landing.

March 19, 2025

NASA’s Sunita Williams and Crew-9 Safely Return to Earth After Extended 9-Month Mission

Before touchdown, Crew Dragon deployed parachutes to slow its descent, ensuring a safe landing at speeds of less than 20 miles per hour, CNN reported.

March 19, 2025

NASA’s Sunita Williams and Crew-9 Set for Gulf of America Landing After Extended 9-Month Mission

A crew operations resource engineer (CORE) at SpaceX’s headquarters in California confirmed the landing schedule.

March 19, 2025

Prayers Across Gujarat for Sunita Williams’ Safe Return from Space

Her cousin, Dinesh Rawal, organized a 'Yagna' in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, expressing the family’s collective hope and faith.

March 19, 2025

NASA Announces Return Date for Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore After 9 Months in Space

NASA has scheduled live coverage of the SpaceX Crew-9 mission's return, beginning with Dragon spacecraft hatch closure preparations at 10:45 p.m.

March 17, 2025