SUNITA WILLIAMS MAKES HISTORY: Indian-Origin Astronaut Sets Two New Records in Space

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): After spending nearly nine months in space, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is set to return to Earth on SpaceX's spacecraft Dragon along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore. Recently, US President Donald Trump assured that Elon Musk is working on their return. During her extended stay at the International Space Station (ISS), Williams achieved two remarkable milestones. She became the first woman to stay in space continuously for the longest time, surpassing nine months. Additionally, she broke her own record for the most spacewalks by a woman, completing her ninth spacewalk with a total of 62 hours and 6 minutes spent outside the ISS. Williams' remarkable achievements have earned her a special place in the history of space exploration. Her return to Earth is eagerly awaited, and NASA continues to provide updates on her health and well-being.

Key Highlights:

- Sunita Williams sets two new records in space

- First woman to stay in space continuously for over nine months

- Most spacewalks by a woman, with nine completed spacewalks

- Total of 62 hours and 6 minutes spent outside the ISS

- Set to return to Earth on SpaceX's spacecraft Dragon with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore