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 ]

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 ...

Sep 30, 2024 · Despite the successful docking of the SpaceX Dragon rescue spacecraft at the International Space Station (ISS), Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams will not be returning to Earth immediately.

1 day ago · On June 5, 2024, Nasa astronauts — Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore — took off for the International Space Station (ISS) on what was planned to be an eight-day mission. Now, seven months on, their wait in space may finally come to an end after US President Donald Trump tasked billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX to ...

1 day ago · Sunita Williams, stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, says she’s trying to remember how to walk as she waits for a delayed return to Earth. “I haven’t walked. I ...

1 day ago · Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has been stranded for over seven months at the International Space Station (ISS) since June after technical issues delayed what was supposed to be an eight-day space mission. The 59-year-old astronaut has been trapped with her colleague Butch Wilmore since ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams' return from the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed once again. Ms Williams, 59, will now touch down on Earth after March next year....

Jan 16, 2025 · Astronaut Sunita Williams will perform two spacewalks this month Ms Williams and Mr Wilmore went on what was meant to be an eight day mission to the ISS aboard Boeing's Starliner in June 2024.

Aug 26, 2024 · Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, initially scheduled for a brief mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, now face an extended stay due to unforeseen issues with their capsule.

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.