Sunita Williams
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Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years and epic 9-month stranding on ISS
Science | Jan 21, 2026, 07:06 AM ISTAcross 27 yrs at NASA, Williams completed 3 ISS expeditions, totalling 608 days in space that showcased her unyielding determination. Sunita owns the women's record for cumulative spacewalk duration, 62 hours over nine outings, where she fixed solar arrays.
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Sunita Williams's heartwarming reunion with her dogs is viral, Elon Musk reacts | Video
Trending | Apr 02, 2025, 12:06 PM ISTDays after returning from space, Sunita Williams shared a heartwarming video of her long-awaited reunion with her dogs- Gunner and Gorby.
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'India is amazing': Sunita Williams describes how the country looks from space | VIDEO
Science | Apr 01, 2025, 09:31 AM ISTNASA astronaut Sunita Williams shared her breathtaking experience of viewing India from space, describing the Himalayas, Mumbai, and city lights from orbit.
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Sunita Williams to get overtime salary for 9-month stay in space? Here's what President Trump said
World | Mar 22, 2025, 03:05 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump said that he would pay the astronauts for their overtime stay in space out of his own pocket after learning that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore got USD 5 per day for their extra time spent in space.
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Sunita Williams Returns to Earth: What’s Next for the Astronaut? Explained
Originals | Mar 20, 2025, 11:07 AM ISTNASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her three crewmates, including Butch Wilmore, have finally returned to Earth after spending nine months in space. While there's much to celebrate, the real challenge now is readjusting to life on Earth. Here's how they plan to navigate this transition.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 19, 2025
India | Mar 19, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTWatch the full episode of Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma (March 19, 2025). Top stories: Sunita Williams returns to Earth after nine months in space, Nagpur riots mastermind Faheem Khan arrested, curfew imposed in 10 areas, and over 100 illegal madrasas sealed in Uttarakhand.
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OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates!
India | Mar 19, 2025, 05:34 PM ISTNASA 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.
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Is Biden responsible for keeping Sunita Williams stranded for so long? Elon Musk's shocking claim
World | Mar 19, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTIn an interview with Fox News, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has alleged that the proposal to bring back Sunita Williams from the International Space Station was not given heed by the Biden administration.
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Sunita Williams Returns After 9 Months: All about SpaceX's 'Dragon' Capsule That Brought Them Back
Originals | Mar 19, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTSunita Williams returned to Earth after 9 months in space aboard SpaceX's 'Dragon' capsule. The capsule ensured a safe journey home, marking a significant achievement in space exploration and technology. Watch the video to know what made the capsule so unique.
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Sunita Williams Returns To Earth: People In Gujarat's Jhulasan Burst Crackers During Celebration
News | Mar 19, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTSunita Williams' return to Earth sparked celebrations in Gujarat's Jhulasan, with locals bursting crackers in joy. Her safe return was met with immense pride and excitement throughout the region.
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams receives heartwarming welcome from pod of dolphins | Watch
Trending | Mar 19, 2025, 12:30 PM ISTIndian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth safely. Now, a cute video of a pod of dolphins welcoming Sunita and Butch Wilmore during their landing on the sea in Florida is going viral.
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Sunita Williams returns: PM Modi welcomes NASA Crew-9's successful return, says 'Earth missed you'
India | Mar 19, 2025, 12:20 PM ISTSunita Williams returns: The Crew-9 mission was the fourth flight of the Dragon spacecraft named Freedom, which previously supported NASA's SpaceX Crew-4, Axiom Mission 2, and Axiom Mission 3.
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ISRO welcomes Sunita Williams back, wishes to utilise her expertise in India's space exploration
India | Mar 19, 2025, 10:18 AM ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan said astronaut Sunita Williams' safe return was a remarkable achievement and a testament to NASA, SpaceX, and the USA's commitment to space exploration.
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What is chicken legs, a health challenge that Sunita Williams, other astronauts face after returning
Health | Mar 19, 2025, 10:05 AM ISTAstronauts tend to face several health issues after staying for months in microgravity or 'zero-G'. These include baby feet, dizziness, nausea, bone loss, chicken legs and muscle loss among others. Read on to know more about chicken legs.
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SpaceX's Dragon takes 17 hours to return while Russia’s Soyuz does it in 3.5 hrs | Here's why
Science | Mar 19, 2025, 09:39 AM ISTSunita Williams returns: NASA's decision to bring the astronauts back using SpaceX’s Dragon capsule marks the end of a prolonged stay in orbit that was initially planned to last only a few days.
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Watch: Dolphins greet Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore after SpaceX splashdown off Florida coast
World | Mar 19, 2025, 09:21 AM ISTSunita Williams returns: Dolphins greeted Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore as the SpaceX capsule carrying them made the splashdown off the Florida coast.
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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth; here's what their rehabilitation will include
Health | Mar 19, 2025, 08:49 AM ISTSunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have now safely returned to Earth as their spacecraft splashed down off the Florida coast. While the astronauts have returned, they will undergo a 45-day rehabilitation programme. Read on to know about the programme.
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What awaits Sunita Williams after her return from space? A look at post-mission procedures
World | Mar 19, 2025, 08:11 AM ISTSunita Williams returns: After returning to shore, the astronauts travelled to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to reunite with their families. NASA's teams will also focus on helping the astronauts re-acclimate to Earth's gravity.
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Sunita Williams returns: What did NASA astronaut do during her 9-month stay in space? Explained
Explainers | Mar 19, 2025, 07:17 AM ISTSunita Williams returns: During the mission, Williams travelled 121,347,491 miles, spent 286 days in space, and completed 4,576 orbits around Earth. Throughout the mission, Crew-9 contributed to scientific research, maintenance activities, and technology demonstrations.
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Sunita Williams smiles, waves while stepping out of spacecraft after return to earth | Watch Video
World | Mar 19, 2025, 07:06 AM ISTAfter the splashdown, Sunita Williams emerged out of the Dragon, waving her hands and smiling, being helped out by the officials, feeling Earth’s gravity – in contrast to the microgravity of space.