Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Barry Wilmore have been stuck at the International Space Station for six months due to a malfunctioning spacecraft. Their rescue mission has been further delayed as NASA announced a delay in the return flight on SpaceX's Crew-9 Dragon capsule. They are now expected to spend close to ten months in space, raising concerns about their health as astronauts require twice as many calories in space due to changes in their metabolism. NASA's Commercial Crew Programme Manager has commended the SpaceX team for their efforts in preparing a new spacecraft for the mission.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have surpassed 500 days in space while serving as the commander and flight engineer of the Expedition 72 crew on the International Space Station. They have been conducting research and experiments, including growing crops and giving haircuts using special tools. Williams also shared her daily routine in space, which includes a citrus fruit salad and Indian food that can be heated up in space.
Veteran astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are currently docked at the International Space Station after facing multiple setbacks on their return journey in the Starliner spacecraft. NASA, along with the manufacturer Boeing, is conducting investigations and tests to ensure the safety and success of their return trip. However, the astronauts remain optimistic and confident that the spacecraft will bring them back to Earth without any problems.