ISRO Chairman V Narayanan congratulated astronaut Sunita Williams on her safe return from the ISS after an extended mission. He praised her achievement and expressed India’s interest in utilizing her space exploration expertise.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to astronaut Sunita Williams on her safe return to Earth after an extended mission abroad the ISS.
Describing Sunita’s return as a “remarkable achievement” and a “testament to NASA, SpaceX, and the USA’s commitment to space exploration, the ISRO chief also indicated India’s strong interest in utilizing her expertise in space exploration.
In a message shared on X by ISRO, Narayanan extended warm greeting to Williams stating, “Welcome back, Sunita Williams! Your safe return after an extended mission aboard the ISS is a remarkable achievement. A testament to NASA, SpaceX, and the USA’s commitment to space exploration!”
He lauded her resilience and dedication, noting that they continue to inspire space enthusiasts around the world.
Highlighting India’s ambitious goals, Narayanan stated, “When Bharat under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Modi ji is working towards making India a developed country, we wish to utilise your expertise in space exploration,”.
Williams, along with fellow NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, touched down on Tuesday following a nine-month stay on the space station. Their journey back to Earth was protracted by a glitch in their Boeing spacecraft, extending their initial eight-day mission.
Sunita Williams, a 59-year-old former US Navy captain, has strong ties to India through her father, Deepak Pandya, who hails from Jhulasan in the Mehsana district of Gujarat. Her mother, Ursuline Bonnie Pandya, is of Slovenian origin.
