Sunita Williams is an accomplished NASA astronaut with an impressive career in space exploration
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. Born on September 19, 1965, in Euclid, Ohio, she has spent a total of 546 days in space, making her one of the most experienced astronauts
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. Williams has completed eight spacewalks, totaling nearly 57 hours outside the International Space Station (ISS)
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In January 2025, Williams embarked on her first spacewalk in 12 years, alongside fellow astronaut Nick Hague
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. The mission, known as US Spacewalk 91, involved critical repairs and upgrades to the ISS
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. Williams and Hague replaced a rate gyro assembly, which helps maintain the station’s orientation, and repaired the NICER X-ray telescope
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. This spacewalk was part of Williams’ extended stay on the ISS due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft
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Despite the challenges, Williams has continued to contribute to scientific research and maintenance tasks aboard the ISS
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. Her dedication and expertise have been crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the station
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. Williams’ journey is a testament to the resilience and determination required for space exploration.
For more information, you can watch this YouTube video about Sunita Williams’ recent spacewalk and contributions to the ISS.
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