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Astronaut Sunita Williams: 590 Days in Space History

4/24/2025

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Astronaut Sunita Williams has made history with four remarkable spaceflights, spending an impressive 590 days in orbit—ranking her third among Americans. Her adventures include a five-month mission aboard the ISS in 2002, a 15-day resupply in 2008, and another long-duration journey in 2011, alongside legends like Peggy Whitson and John Glenn.

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Astronaut Sunita Williams has made history with four remarkable spaceflights, spending an impressive 590 days in orbit—ranking her third among Americans. Her adventures include a five-month mission aboard the ISS in 2002, a 15-day resupply in 2008, and another long-duration journey in 2011, alongside legends like Peggy Whitson and John Glenn.