India, Jan. 20 -- By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on Tuesday asserted that the horizon of space exploration is rapidly expanding beyond traditional boundaries, stating that the commercialisation of space is creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation, ranging from pharmaceuticals to new propulsion systems.

Williams, who is currently in New Delhi to express her gratitude to those who prayed for her safe return during her recent mission, noted that the era of space being limited to government agencies is evolving into a diverse ecosystem.

"Commercialisation of space is great. It means there are opportunities for people to work in so many different companies--not only rockets and...