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Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat offers prayers, plans 'Diwali like celebrations' to welcome her return to Earth

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News video: Sunita Williams Homecoming: Gujarat Village Celebrates Sunita’s Return With Prayers And Fireworks

Sunita Williams Homecoming: Gujarat Village Celebrates Sunita’s Return With Prayers And Fireworks 03:20

Sunita Williams homecoming as Jhulasan, Gujarat, her ancestral village, prepares grand celebrations for her return from a nine-month ISS mission. Villagers have prayed for her safety, lighting an Akhand Jyot at the Dola Mata temple. A grand procession, dhun (prayer chanting), and fireworks will mark...

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NASA Astronauts pay revealed after 9-month ordeal, Trump to host oval office meet [Video]

NASA Astronauts pay revealed after 9-month ordeal, Trump to host oval office meet

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spent an unexpected 286 days in space due to Boeing Starliner issues. Despite their extended mission, they received no overtime or bonus pay, earning their standard salary of over $152,000 plus just $5 per day in incidentals. President Donald Trump is set to host the astronauts at the White House after their recovery. Learn how NASA compensates astronauts and the challenges they face during their extended stay. #NASA #SpaceX #AstronautPay #ISSMission #SuniWilliams #ButchWilmore #StarlinerDelay #OvalOfficeMeeting #Trump #SpaceNews

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