Indian Village Prays for Astronaut Sunita Williams’ Safe Return After 107 Days in Space

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:55pm on 19 Sep 2024,Thursday India Global

Residents of Jhulasan, Gujarat, are praying for the safe return of astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stuck in space for 107 days. Williams, 58, and Barry Wilmore, 61, launched on June 5 but faced issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft, delaying their return to February 2025. The village, which once hosted Williams’ father and grandparents, holds daily prayers and a space-themed exhibition for her 59th birthday. The community cherishes memories of her visits and continues to be inspired by her achievements.

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