New Delhi:
Astronaut Sunita Williams, who is visiting India, spoke today at the National Science Centre (NSC) in Delhi. Here are the highlights of what Ms Williams said:
- You can never get enough of Indian food
- I had samosas in space with me
- I took a copy of the Upanishads, a copy of the Bhagvad Gita to reflect and read
- I am lucky to have a husband and family who have been very supportive
- I have never been told I can't do anything
- Parents were huge role models
- When I went to space, I was very nervous. It's a hugely complicated process. but it is something I wanted to do
- I have been in space. So I have pretty much seen the whole of India
- My father is from Ahmedabad. So I have seen that part of India. In this trip, I'm excited to see eastern side of India. I have never been there. Also i want to go to the mountains
- I will be working in Russia for about a year now. I will be working with the next group of astronauts who will go to space
- I would love to go to space again