'540 days': NASA's Sunita Williams on the verge of setting a new space endurance record.
Chronicle on the Horizon
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is nearing a significant achievement in the realm of space exploration. Her current mission is propelling her toward the possibility of breaking the record for the longest total time spent in space by a NASA astronaut, a record that is presently held by Peggy Whitson, who has logged 675 days in orbit.
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Prolonged Stay
Sunita Williams' initial mission on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which took off in June 2024, was planned for a duration of just 8 days. Nevertheless, complications including helium leaks and thruster problems have resulted in an extension of her time in space.
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Present Space-Time
As of January 10, 2025, Sunita Williams has spent a total of 540 days in space, which includes her present mission on the International Space Station (ISS). With the current extension, she is swiftly nearing the record set by Whitson.
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