Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams (Sunita Williams Latest News) has been stuck in space for six months with her fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore. It has been six months on Thursday since both of them went into space. There are still two more months left to return to Earth.

Both of them went into space on June 5 in Boeing's new Starliner crew capsule. They were supposed to return in a week, but due to a malfunction in the Starliner spacecraft, both of them are stranded on the International Space Station.

Campaign to bring back Sunita and Wilmore

NASA deemed the spacecraft too risky for a return flight, so they will have to wait until February to return to Earth. NASA has begun its campaign for the return of Sunita and Wilmore.

The SpaceX Crew-9 mission was launched on 28 September 2024 for the return of both astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. Two astronauts have been sent in it, so that they can bring back Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore while returning.

Sunita Williams made a record

Let us tell you that Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore reached the orbit of space on 5 June 2024. With this, Sunita Williams registered a record in her name by becoming the first person to fly Boeing's new Starliner crew capsule.

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are both experienced astronauts who have been on the station before. Both have previously assisted in scientific experiments. Sunita Williams took over as station commander in September.

Happy Diwali from space

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams extended Diwali greetings from the International Space Station (ISPS). Sunita Williams extended Diwali greetings through a video message shared across the United States and the world.

shared video message 

The White House shared a video message of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on Diwali celebrations. In which Sunita Williams said, "Greetings from the ISS. I want to extend my warmest Diwali greetings to everyone celebrating Diwali today at the White House and around the world. This year I have the unique opportunity to celebrate Diwali from 260 miles above Earth on the ISS."

There is goodness in the world

He said that my father kept us connected to our cultural roots by teaching us about Diwali and other Indian festivals. Diwali is a festival of joy because goodness prevails in the world. Thank you to the President and Vice President for celebrating Diwali with our community today and recognising the many contributions of our communi