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'Will be pleasure for India to host one of its most illustrious daughters': PM Modi writes to Sunita Williams

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, returning to Earth after a nine-month mission on the ISS initially planned for just eight days. He expressed India's pride in her achievements and conveyed his best wishes for her health and success.
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Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams received a heartfelt message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as she prepares to return home after a prolonged 9-month stay aboard the International Space Station. Originally sent for a short mission in June 2023, Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore...

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Astronaut Sunita Williams spent nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), adapting to life in microgravity. From eating and sleeping to brushing her teeth and exercising, Williams shares fascinating insights into her daily routine in space. Watch exclusive footage of her ISS journey and discover how astronauts survive in zero gravity! #SunitaWilliams #SpaceLife #ISSAstronaut #ZeroGravity #SpaceWalk #AstronautLife #BrushingInSpace #LifeInSpace #SpaceStation #NASA #SunitaWilliamsISS #SpaceExploration #Microgravity #AstronautTraining #SpaceTravel Also Read Congress Slams PM Modi's Letter To Sunita Williams, Evokes Her Cousin Haren Pandya's 'Murder' Post 2002 Riots :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/congress-slams-pm-modis-letter-to-sunita-williams-evokes-her-cousin-haren-pandyas-murder-post-2-4099255.html?ref=DMDesc India Rejoices As Sunita Williams Is Back On Earth; Prez Murmu, PM Modi Congratulate Crew-9 Astronauts :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-rejoices-as-sunita-williams-is-back-on-earth-prez-murmu-pm-modi-congratulate-crew-9-astronau-4098801.html?ref=DMDesc NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams To Visit India Soon: Family Confirms :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-to-visit-india-soon-family-confirms-4098635.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~

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