Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore News

The Space X capsule of Williams and Butch Wilmore was parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico early on Wednesday (Indian Time), just hours following their departure from the International Space Station.

Kalpana Chawla made history as the first Indian-origin woman in space, inspiring millions with her passion for exploration. Her tragic loss in the 2003 Columbia disaster didn't end her legacy—NASA and India continue to honor her contributions to space science. As Sunita Williams returns to Earth, Chawla’s story reminds us that dreams have no limits, and space exploration continues to push boundaries.

Sunita Williams Return To Earth HIGHLIGHTS: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Nick Hague, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, have safely returned to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. They splashed down off the coast of Florida at 3:27 AM IST, March 19, marking the end of an unexpected but historic mission.

What was supposed to be a routine test flight for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft became an unexpected long-duration mission for veteran astronaut Sunita Williams Although the spacecraft successfully docked with the ISS, further inspections revealed severe issues, making a return trip unsafe Here’s a look at how their mission unfolded and what it means for the future of human spaceflight