Sunita Williams is an American astronaut and a United States Navy officer. She is known for her extensive experience in space missions, particularly her tenure as a NASA astronaut. Williams holds the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman, having spent nearly a year in space over the course of several missions. She participated in international space missions on the International Space Station (ISS), contributing to scientific research and technology development. In addition to her astronaut career, Williams has a strong educational background in engineering and has also served as a test pilot. Her accomplishments have made her a prominent figure in the field of space exploration and a role model for aspiring astronauts and engineers.
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore successfully completed a challenging spacewalk focused on retrieving a malfunctioning antenna. Williams became the most experienced female spacewalker, surpassing Peggy Whitson with over 62…