Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday penned down a heartfelt note after Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to earth after spending 286 days at the International Space Station.
Taking to X, PM Modi welcomed Crew 9 back, which carried Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore aboard a SpaceX capsule.
“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 wrote.
Calling Williams a ‘trailblazer’, he said she had exemplified the spirit of space exploration.
“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.”
The prime minister also thanked all those who worked tirelessly to ensure Williams and Wilmore’s safe return.
“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,” he said.
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