18 hours ago · Sunita Williams's selfie in space is a record for her and an expression of human exploration in space. Her record-breaking spacewalks and her continued contribution to research on the ISS inspire ...

12 hours ago · On January 30, 2025, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams made history while floating 423 kilometers above the Pacific Ocean. During her ninth spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS), she captured a breathtaking selfie, …

Williams served as the commander of the ISS during her stay onboard ISS Expedition 33, succeeding Gennady Padalka. [28] She became the commander of the International Space Station on September 17, 2012, being only the second woman to achieve the feat. [ 29 ]

3 days ago · New Delhi: Astronaut Sunita Williams, stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, spoke out about the things she hasn't done in months, revealing that after an extraordinary seven-month mission aboard the ISS, she faced the startling challenge of losing the ability to walk.

Why won't Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return immediately? The two astronauts remain safe aboard the ISS, which is also called a permanent ‘home’ in space for scientists deployed for ...

6 days ago · NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has recently set a remarkable record during her extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The spacewalk was filled with significant achievements ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Sunita Williams (born September 19, 1965, Euclid, Ohio, U.S.) is an American astronaut who set records on her three flights to the International Space Station (ISS). In 1983 Williams entered the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.

Dec 18, 2024 · Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's planned eight-day mission aboard the ISS has now extended to over nine months due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner. NASA plans to bring them...

Sep 26, 2024 · NASA Astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain, Ret. Sunita (Suni) L. Williams was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998 and is a veteran of two space missions, Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33.

Nov 12, 2024 · Sunita Williams launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, 2024, aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The mission was initially planned for only 8 days but has been extended to approximately 240 days due to technical issues with the Starliner.