Sunita Williams’ Hometown Bursts Into Celebration After Her Safe Return

The country had been eagerly waiting and praying for the safe return of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore.

On Tuesday, both astronauts undocked from the ISS at 10:35 am IST and started their 17-hour journey back to Earth. They traveled in SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft.

The world cheered as Crew-9 splashed down off the Florida coast, but for India, it was an especially proud moment. The nation had been eagerly awaiting and praying for the safe return of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her crewmate Butch Wilmore.

Joy in Jhulasan Village After Sunita Williams’ Successful Landing

After Sunita Williams’ successful landing, people in her ancestral village, Jhulasan, Mehsana district, Gujarat, celebrated throughout the night. The villagers had been praying and performing religious rituals since yesterday for her safe return. When they heard about her safe landing, they welcomed her with drum beats and fireworks.

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A Night of Celebrations in Jhulasan

The village was filled with excitement and happiness as villagers celebrated Sunita’s return. They gathered in large numbers to express their joy and pride in her achievements, honoring her successful mission and safe return home.