PM Modi welcomes 'trailblazer, icon' Sunita Williams on return to Earth
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed Nasa astronauts Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Willmore on their return to Earth after nine months in space. PM Modi lauded Williams, who is of Indian origin from her father's side, calling her a "trailblazer" and an "icon."
The Prime Minister shared a post on X, featuring a picture of him and Sunita Williams with her father. "Welcome back, Crew9! The Earth missed you. Theirs has been a test of grit, courage, and the boundless human spirit. Sunita Williams and the Crew9 astronauts have once again shown us what perseverance truly means. Their unwavering determination in the face of the vast unknown will forever inspire millions," he said.
"Space exploration is about pushing the limits of human potential, daring to dream, and having the courage to turn those dreams into reality. Sunita Williams, a trailblazer and an icon, has exemplified this spirit throughout her career. We are incredibly proud of all those who worked tirelessly to ensure their safe return. They have demonstrated what happens when precision meets passion and technology meets tenacity," the PM added.
Astronauts Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Willmore have finally returned to Earth after their nine-month-long journey at the International Space Station (ISS). The two astronauts were aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule and splashed off the Florida Coast on Wednesday (IST).
Reacting to this development, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated Sunita Williams along with her fellow crew members. Taking to X, he lauded Sunita William’s resilience and hailed their achievement as a milestone in human space exploration. Rajnath Singh also expressed admiration for Nasa’s Space Crew-9 mission.
Praising Williams, Singh called her journey "a testament to incredible strength and spirit."
Along with Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh also took to X and wrote, “A moment of glory, pride and relief! The whole world comes together to celebrate the safe return of this illustrious daughter of India who has instantly gone down in history for the courage, conviction, and consistency with which she endured the uncertainties of Space.”
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also joined the list of leaders who welcomed Sunita Williams safe return to Earth. Taking to X, Kharge welcomed her back on behalf of the Congress party and wrote, "On behalf of the Indian National Congress, I extend our warmest felicitations and heartfelt good wishes upon your safe and successful return with NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore. The safe conclusion of your extended mission has brought a sense of relief and elation to the 1.4 billion citizens of India, who are immensely proud of your accomplishments."
Lauding her resilience, Kharge added, "Your remarkable resilience and outstanding commitment serve as a profound inspiration to space enthusiasts worldwide and is a testament to human accomplishments."
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan commented on the safe arrival of Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore. Taking to X, he wrote that the two astronauts made history by returning home after a remarkable 9-month stay at the International Space Station. Their extended mission, shaped by technical challenges, has left an inspiring legacy in space exploration. Wishing them good health and many more achievements ahead.
Williams and Willmore went to space in June 2024 for a mission that was supposed to last for a week on a Boeing's Starliner. However, due to technical malfunctions, the Boeing Starliner returned empty to Earth, leaving the two astronauts stranded in space.
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