In a momentous occasion for space exploration, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore, entered the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday morning, as confirmed by NASA. Their arrival follows the successful docking of NASA’s Boeing Starliner capsule with the ISS, which took place after the capsule lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on June 5.
Captured footage from NASA depicts the captivating scene of the two astronauts, Williams and Wilmore, gracefully entering through the hatch door of the ISS at 3:46 pm ET on Thursday, translating to Friday morning in Indian Standard Time (IST). Their arrival was warmly welcomed by the seven astronauts comprising the Expedition 71 crew already stationed aboard the ISS, marking a historic moment as they become the first astronauts to fly on Boeing’s innovative new capsule.
This milestone event not only signifies a significant advancement in space travel technology but also highlights the collaborative efforts of international space agencies in expanding humanity’s presence beyond Earth’s boundaries.
