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Sunita Williams Stuck In Space For Over 250 Days: NASA Astronaut's Return Delayed Further, What Will Happen To Her Now?


Published on 2025-04-24 21:03:37 - TheHealthSite
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  • Sunita Williams Return Delayed Further: NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June, faces health concerns from microgravity, affecting muscle mass, bone density, and cardiovascular fitness despite rigorous exercise.

Sunita Williams, along with NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore, remains stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) due to multiple delays in the return of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which has been docked at the ISS since June 6. Originally planned for a short mission, the astronauts have now been in space for over 250 days as of February 2024, with their return postponed due to technical issues including thruster malfunctions and helium leaks. NASA and Boeing are currently working on solutions, including a potential test flight in March, but no definitive return date has been set. During their extended stay, Williams and Wilmore continue to conduct scientific research and maintain the ISS, while their prolonged mission underscores the challenges of space travel and the importance of ensuring spacecraft reliability.

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