Sunita Williams Nears Return After Record-Breaking ISS Mission

The astronaut's nine-month stay included groundbreaking research, record-setting spacewalks, and key contributions to space station maintenance.

Sunita Williams, stranded on the ISS since June 2024 due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule, is set to return to Earth on March 19, following the arrival of SpaceX Crew-10.
During her extended mission, Williams conducted over 900 hours of research across 150 experiments, including studies on plant growth, biomanufacturing, and water recovery in microgravity.
She set a new record for total spacewalking time by a female astronaut, completing 62 hours and 9 minutes of extravehicular activity across multiple missions.
Williams spearheaded an experiment growing romaine lettuce in microgravity, aiming to improve farming techniques for space exploration and water-scarce regions on Earth.
Her contributions included piloting the Starliner, maintaining the ISS, and leading as ISS Commander, showcasing her pivotal role in advancing space science and operations.