“Tale Of Courage”: President Murmu As “India’s Daughter” Sunita Williams Returns Home

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated the whole crew behind the secure return of “India’s daughter” Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts to Earth, saying they’ve impressed everybody with their perseverance, dedication and never-say-die spirit.

“Their historic journey is a story of dedication, teamwork and extraordinary braveness. I salute their unwavering resolve and want them glorious well being!,” President Murmu mentioned in a put up on X.

Congratulations to the whole crew behind the secure return of NASA’s Crew 9 mission on Earth! India’s daughter Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts have impressed everybody with their perseverance, dedication and never-say-die spirit. Their historic journey is a story of…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 19, 2025

Caught in area for over 9 months, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday. The duo ended up spending 286 days in area — 278 days longer than anticipated after they launched.

“Congratulations to the whole crew behind the secure return of NASA’s Crew 9 mission on Earth! India’s daughter Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts have impressed everybody with their perseverance, dedication and never-say-die spirit,” President Murmu mentioned.

Ms Williams’ father Deepak Pandya, who hails from Jhulasan, a village in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, moved to the US in 1957.

Ms Williams has visited India not less than thrice, together with in 2007 and 2013, quickly after her area missions and has been honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2008. 

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