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How does India look from space? Sunita Williams answers: "India looks beautiful from space... Every time we went over the Himalayas, we got incredible pictures." Williams also praised India as a "great country" and a "wonderful democracy"- #watch
Sunita Williams is a renowned American astronaut and retired U.S. Navy officer with impressive experience in space exploration. Born on September 19, 1965, in Euclid, Ohio, she's of Indian-American and Slovenian descent. Here are some key highlights from her remarkable career:

Early Life and Education

Born to Dr. Deepak Pandya, an Indian-American neuroanatomist, and Bonnie Pandya, a Slovenian-American
Graduated from Needham High School in 1983
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science from the United States Naval Academy in 1987
Received a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Florida Institute of Technology in 1995

NASA Career and Space Missions

Selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998
Participated in three space missions: Expeditions 14/15, 32/33, and 71/72
Spent 608 days in space, with 62 hours and 6 minutes of total spacewalk time
Held the record for most spacewalk time by a woman until 2024


Notable Achievements

First woman to fly on a flight test of an orbital spacecraft (Boeing Starliner)
First person to do a triathlon in space
Completed nine spacewalks, with a total time of 62 hours and 6 minutes
Served as ISS Commander twice

Awards and Recognition

Padma Bhushan (2008) - India's third-highest civilian honor
Golden Order for Merits (2013) - Slovenia's highest honor for achievements in science and technology
Included in BBC's 100 Women list (2024)



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