Sunita Williams Nasa: Interesting facts about the spacecraft
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Space Shuttle Discovery
Sunita Williams flew on the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-116) in 2006, spending 195 days in space.
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International Space Station
She was part of the Expedition 14 crew on the International Space Station (ISS), where she spent most of her time.
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Technical Issues
The spacecraft has encountered several technical issues, including faulty thrusters and a helium leak, which have delayed its return to Earth.
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Crewed Flight Test
The Starliner spacecraft is on its first crewed flight test, with Sunita Williams serving as the pilot and Butch Wilmore as the commander.
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Return Options
NASA is currently weighing options for their return, including using the Starliner spacecraft or the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
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Health Checks
While in space, Sunita Williams has undergone regular health checks, including eye scans, hearing tests, and vein scans, to monitor the effects of microgravity on her body.