Though their paths differ, these astronauts share a connection to India that resonates deeply with the nation’s growing ambitions in space. 

National Astronaut Day 2025: Honouring Rakesh Sharma, Shubhanshu Shukla & India’s other space icons

Science & tech | The Crew-9 members will have to face some challenges after their return as they get acclimated to Earth’s gravity. So, what’s next for Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts?

What’s next for Sunita Williams on Earth after nine-month stay in Space?

SCIENCE & TECH | India News| The safe return of NASA’s Crew-9 mission has sparked widespread appreciation, with Indian leaders hailing the astronauts’ resilience and achievements.

President Murmu to PM Modi— India celebrates Sunita Williams’ return to Earth

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NASA Sunita Williams Return Live | The two 'stranded' NASA astronauts will return home on Tuesday (Mar 18) thanks to the successful launch of a replacement crew last week.  

NASA's Sunita Williams Return Updates: First visuals of astronaut after successful landing of Crew Dragon

Science & Technology | Trending | World: Williams coordinated with Boston Athletic Association to register as an official participant, making her one of most unique runners in marathon history

Sunita Williams’ unforgettable space journey back in 2007: From 'surreal' marathon to tense return

Science & Tech: Originally, their mission was set to be brief, but due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, they remained in space longer than expected. world

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s return from ISS: How will their bodies react after 9 months in space?

SCIENCE & TECH | World: During a live broadcast from ISS, Buch Wilmore responded to comments from Trump and Musk, saying, "That’s just politics—it’s part of life. For me, politics hasn’t influenced this mission at all."

The gravity of politics: Sunita's extended Starliner Mission and the earthbound echoes

Science & Tech | Explore the financial aspects of extended space missions, including the daily stipend for astronauts and the prorated pay grade

How much time did Sunita Williams spend in space? How much will she earn after months of delay?

SCIENCE & TECH | World | Since there is an absence of gravity there, hair spreads in all the directions without falling down, which makes tying them less necessary as they do not cause inconvenience , like they do on Earth.

'Woman with wild hair': Here's why astronauts like NASA's Sunita Williams don't tie their hair?

World news: The US president said that he along with Musk, helmed the project and sent SpaceX Dragon, which has "successfully docked" and is expected to land on Wednesday.

Trump says he instructed Elon Musk to bring ‘abandoned’ astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back

SCIENCE & TECH | Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore - the two "stranded" NASA astronauts who are likely to return to Earth from space after over nine months.

What is 'Baby Feet,' NASA's Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore likely to experience after returning to Earth?

World, trending: The two astronauts addressed an orbital press conference, during which, Wilmore responded to the controversy, saying that he totally supports Musk and Trump.

'Politics' played no role': Sunita Williams, Wilmore speak up on Trump's claim of Biden delayed their return

Science & Tech Trending: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore originally expected to spend just a week in space after their arrival in June last year.

Watch Live | NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore step out for first spacewalk together

Boeing jinx?: Starliner spacecraft carrying Sunita Williams won't return to Earth till June 18

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams carries samosas, pieces of Indian heritage to space