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Astronaut Sunita Williams describes the International Space Station (ISS) as her “happy place” despite being stuck in space for 8 months.
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Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore’s mission was extended due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
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They will now return to Earth in February 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission and will even vote in the 2024 US presidential election from space.
Astronaut Sunita Williams has found a silver lining in her extended stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Despite her mission being prolonged from eight days to eight months, Williams describes the ISS as her “happy place”. She and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore were originally scheduled to return aboard Boeing’s Starliner, but technical issues forced them to switch to SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission.
Williams and Wilmore are making the most of their extended stay, contributing to ongoing research and experiments on the ISS. They even plan to vote in the 2024 US presidential election from space, highlighting the importance of civic duties. Despite the delay, both astronauts remain optimistic and are looking forward to their return to Earth in February 2025.
The ISS has become a familiar home for Williams and Wilmore, who have both had previous experience on the station. They are comfortable with station life and are making the most of their extended stay. As Williams said, “You have to turn the page and look at the next opportunity.”
