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Suni Williams Sets Spacewalking Record, Advances Science

2/8/2025

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NASA astronaut Suni Williams has made history, breaking the record for total spacewalking time by a female astronaut during a recent EVA outside the ISS, surpassing Peggy Whitson. Captured in stunning detail by amateur astrophotographer Charline Giroud, Williams and her team collected vital samples that will enhance our understanding of microorganisms, paving the way for future space exploration and benefiting Earth industries.

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NASA astronaut Suni Williams has made history, breaking the record for total spacewalking time by a female astronaut during a recent EVA outside the ISS, surpassing Peggy Whitson. Captured in stunning detail by amateur astrophotographer Charline Giroud, Williams and her team collected vital samples that will enhance our understanding of microorganisms, paving the way for future space exploration and benefiting Earth industries.