"I’ve Been Trying To Remember What It’s Like To Walk": Sunita Williams Struggles After 7 Months In Space

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:13pm on 29 Jan 2025,Wednesday Science

Astronaut Sunita Williams, after spending 7 months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is struggling to walk upon returning to Earth. Originally set for a short mission, Williams and Butch Wilmore were stranded due to safety concerns with the Starliner spacecraft. “I’ve been trying to remember what it’s like to walk,” she admitted, highlighting the toll of prolonged weightlessness. NASA is now facing tough questions about astronaut health as it prepares for deep-space missions. SpaceX Crew-10 is scheduled to replace them in March or April, underscoring the complexities of space travel.

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