Sunita Williams is finally back on Earth! After an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), she and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore safely returned home. Their journey, which was supposed to last just eight days, turned into a long and challenging adventure. As they touched down on Earth, people around the world, including many Indian celebrities, celebrated their heroic return.
Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram stories and said, “#SunitaWilliams, proving once again that the sky is NOT the limit! Welcome back!”
R. Madhavan reshared a video of Williams waving after landing, writing, “Welcome back to Earth, our dear Sunita Williams. Our prayers have been answered. So wonderful to see you safe and smiling. After more than 260 uncertain days in space, this is all God’s grace and millions of praying souls being answered. Great job to all the #spacefalcon9, #nasa, and the entire crew. God bless you.”
Jackie Shroff tweeted, “Enduring nine months in space demands exceptional patience, unwavering resilience, and an indomitable spirit of discovery.”
Chiranjeevi Konidela celebrated on X, “Welcome back to Earth! Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. Historic and heroic homecoming!!! Went for 8 days to space and returned after 286 days, after an astonishing 4577 orbits around earth! Your story is an unmatchably dramatic, utterly nerve-wracking, unbelievably nail-biting thriller and the greatest adventure ever. A true blue blockbuster. More power to you, @Astro_Suni. Kudos to #SpaceXDragon #Crew9 for bringing them back, #SunitaWilliams.”
Manushi Chhillar also remarked, “Moments like these define humanity! While we make attempts to advance our research and technology, our resilience during difficult times defines us. Have always looked up to women such as #SunitaWilliams. Welcome back!!”
Sunita Williams, whose roots trace back to India, received a grand welcome from both NASA and India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted her with the message, “Earth missed you.”
