NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Completes Spacewalk After Extended Stay in Orbit

Suni Williams conducts her first spacewalk after seven months aboard the ISS, tackling critical maintenance tasks with fellow astronaut Nick Hague.

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After a prolonged stay due to technical issues, NASA astronaut Suni Williams completed a spacewalk at the ISS. Alongside Nick Hague, she performed essential repairs and maintenance tasks. Williams's mission, originally intended for a week, has extended to nearly ten months. Her next spacewalk is scheduled for January 23 with Butch Wilmore.

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The prolonged wait for a return home due to ongoing Starliner technical issues continues to stretch the limits of patience for the astronauts, underscoring the complexities and challenges of space travel.
NASA’s stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
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Despite facing technical setbacks and delays in their return, these astronauts exemplify resilience and commitment as they continue to contribute to critical maintenance tasks aboard the International Space Station.
Astronaut Sunita Williams embarks on first of two spacewalks
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After a prolonged wait in orbit, Suni Williams' recent spacewalk signifies not just a vital step towards the completion of essential repairs, but also a much-needed shift in the dynamics of prolonged missions at the International Space Station.
NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
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