Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is gearing up for her third spaceflight, and this time, it’s an extra special mission. Scheduled for lift-off on May 7, 2024, from the Kennedy Space Center. Sunita Williams will be piloting the Boeing Starliner on its maiden crewed mission. This makes her the first woman to ever fly on a brand-new human-rated spacecraft.
- Sunita Williams is a seasoned astronaut with 322 days spent in space across two previous missions.
- She once held the record for the longest spacewalk by a female astronaut, clocking in at an impressive 50 hours and 40 minutes.
This upcoming Starliner mission is more than just a personal milestone for Williams. It’s a crucial test flight to certify the spacecraft for future astronaut missions. Her experience will be invaluable in this process.
- During her week-long stay on the International Space Station. Williams will be busy conducting tests and collecting data on the Starliner’s performance.
This mission is a significant step forward for NASA‘s commercial crew program, which aims to utilize private spacecraft for astronaut transportation.
With her dedication and a little help from her lucky charm, Lord Ganesh, Sunita Williams is poised to make history once again.
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