NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been in space for the last five months. Sunita has wished Diwali to those celebrating the festival across the world including America. In a video message released from the International Space Station, the Indian-origin astronaut said that this year he got a unique opportunity to celebrate Diwali from 260 miles above the Earth.
Opportunity to celebrate Diwali on ISS
Sunita Williams said in a video message, 'Hello from ISS. I wish a very happy Diwali to the White House and everyone celebrating today around the world. This year I got the unique opportunity to celebrate Diwali on the ISS, 260 miles above the Earth. My father has preserved our cultural roots by teaching us about Diwali and other Indian festivals.
Happy Diwali Time – Sunita Williams
Emphasizing the festival's message of hope and renewal, Sunita Williams said that Diwali is a time of joy because goodness prevails in the world.
Sunita Williams talks about her community
Williams also thanked US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for participating in the Diwali festivities and recognizing the community's contributions. He said, 'Diwali is a time of happiness because goodness triumphs in the world. Thank you to the President and Vice President for celebrating Diwali with our community today and recognizing the many contributions of our community.
Diwali celebration at White House
This video message of Sunita Williams is very touching. This came to light during a special Diwali function organized at the White House. Many people of Indian origin including President Biden participated in this ceremony. Diwali celebration was organized at the White House.
Sunita Williams has been in space since June 6
It is noteworthy that Sunita Williams has been on the ISS with her fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore since June. The two made their first manned flight aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 5, arriving at the space station on June 6.
Both the tourists will come in February next year
The decision was made to return the Starliner to Earth without its crew. The spacecraft returned successfully on 6 September. In August, NASA said it was too risky to return Wilmore and Williams to Earth. Wilmore and Williams have continued their work formally as part of the campaign. Both will return in February next year.