PM Modi extended a warm welcome to astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow Crew-9 members on their safe return to Earth. Applauding their resilience, he tweeted, "Welcome back, Crew-9! The Earth missed you. Theirs has been a test of grit, courage, and the boundless human spirit. Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts have once again shown us what perseverance truly means. Their unwavering determination in the face of the vast unknown will forever inspire millions."
Welcome back, #Crew9! The Earth missed you.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2025
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… pic.twitter.com/FkgagekJ7C
Ahead of Crew-9's return, in a special gesture, PM Modi penned a letter to Sunita Williams conveying the pride and gratitude of 1.4 billion Indians for her achievements. He recalled how her name came up in a conversation with astronaut Mike Massimino and how deeply India cherishes her contributions to space exploration. He highlighted that even from miles away, she remains close to the hearts of Indians, who pray for her success and well-being.
PM Modi also reminisced about his meeting with Sunita Williams in 2016, during which he acknowledged her remarkable journey. He hoped to welcome her to India soon, calling it a privilege to host one of its most illustrious daughters.
As India continues its space endeavours, Sunita Williams' journey stands as a beacon of inspiration for young dreamers, reminding us that the sky is not the limit, it’s just the beginning!
