Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:05pm on 05 Jun 2024,Wednesday Science
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams creates history by becoming the first woman to test a spacecraft on its maiden mission. Lift-off occurred successfully on the third attempt from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Williams will dock with the International Space Station to test the Starliner for about a week. The 59-year-old, with 322 days in space and a record for spacewalk hours, expresses excitement and confidence in the new spacecraft she helped design. The mission aims to certify the Starliner for long-duration flights, despite delays and budget concerns.
