That was Ganesha. Sunita Williams had taken a Ganesha idol with her into space. This is not the first time Sunita Williams has taken an idol or religious symbol during her space travel ...

Over the years, she has taken a variety of Indian-origin items to space, each holding personal and spiritual significance. One of the most cherished items that Williams carries with her is a small ...

Another deeply personal gesture by Williams was bringing a statue of Lord Ganesha on her space missions. "He had to come with me to space," she said, explaining how Ganesha has always been a guiding ...