Sunita Williams: The Inspiring Journey of India’s Daughter in Space 

Sunita Williams: India’s Daughter in Space

Born on Sept 19, 1965, in Ohio. Father Indian, mother Slovenian

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Father Deepak Pandya from Gujarat. Husband Michael Williams, no kids

Degree in Physics from Naval Academy. Also earned a Master’s

Education took her to space

Became a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy.

Test pilot experience helped NASA

Selected by NASA as an astronaut in 1998

2006-07: 195 days in space. 4 spacewalks.

2012: Became ISS Commander. 3 more spacewalks

2024: Third mission. Still on ISS. Expected return in March 2025

Awarded Padma Bhushan. Set many records. A proud moment for India.

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Sunita Williams: India’s Daughter in Space

Born on Sept 19, 1965, in Ohio. Father Indian, mother Slovenian

Father Deepak Pandya from Gujarat. Husband Michael Williams, no kids

Considers her dogs her family

Degree in Physics from Naval Academy. Also earned a Master’s

Became a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy.

Selected by NASA as an astronaut in 1998

Her space journey began here

2006-07: 195 days in space. 4 spacewalks.

A record for female astronauts.

2012: Became ISS Commander. 3 more spacewalks

Over 50 hours of spacewalks

2024: Third mission. Still on ISS. Expected return in March 2025

Latest Mission

Awarded Padma Bhushan. Set many records. A proud moment for India.

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