Sunita Williams at IIT Delhi: Earth from Space Makes Boundaries Meaningless

• NASA astronaut Sunita Williams delivered the inaugural Prof VN Vazirani Institute Lecture at IIT Delhi on January 20, 2026.
• She shared insights from her Expeditions 71/72 mission, emphasizing the 'overview effect' of seeing Earth from space.
• Williams highlighted the importance of teamwork, simple solutions to complex problems, and understanding zero gravity's impact.
• She discussed IIT Delhi's contributions to space technology and collaborations with ISRO, as noted by Director Prof. Rangan Banerjee.
• Williams shared a personal anecdote about sharing Indian food with crewmates in space, underscoring food's unifying power.

Why It Matters: Sunita Williams emphasized unity and shared humanity, viewing Earth from space makes boundaries feel meaningless.