In the small village of Jhulasan in Gujarat, a NASA astronaut is a household name, inspiring children and adults with her extraordinary achievements. Sunita (Suni) Williams is more than just an Indian-origin American astronaut to these people; she is a symbol of pride and aspirations. In fact, her latest space mission has united the community in celebration, marking her return to Earth with as much enthusiasm as they would for a wedding or the festival of Diwali. AIM spoke to Dineshbhai Bechardas Patel, the sarpanch of Jhulasan, who shared that Williams’ photo is displayed in every local school to inspire...