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Grandfather spoke next as he looked at them, “By the way, there is

another good news today. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will

return to Earth in a few days. They went to space on 5 June 2024 on

an eight-day mission. But, it turned into a nine-month long stay at
the International Space Station for the two astronauts. Now, they will

be back soon.”

“OK. That is wonderful,” said Diya. “I read about it.”

“A lot of exploration work

was done, and you will be
amazed to know that Sunita

Williams also grew a kind of

lettuce in the ISS. It was part

of a research experiment to
understand plant growth in

space,” said Mother.

“Wow! That is great! I wish I

could grow a garden in space

one day,” said Diya excitedly. mission an important official job that
They all laughed. “Yes, sure,” someone is sent somewhere to do
astronaut a person who has been trained for
said everyone to Diya. travelling in space

exploration the activity of travelling to and
After some time, Diya went to around a place to find out more about it

her room. As she snuggled in amazed very surprised
bed, she looked at her robot— lettuce a plant with large green leaves that
are eaten cold in salads
a gift from grandfather, Sitting snuggled got into a position that made one

comfortably on the table. feel safe, warm and comfortable, usually in
bed
“Goodnight, Bravo. Sweet robot a machine that resembles a living
dreams.” She was tired. Diya creature, is capable of moving independently
and performing complex actions
drifted into her thoughts and drifted carried or moved along

within seconds, she was in a

different world.
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