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In Pics: A look at NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams’ first spacewalk journey in 12 years

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams returns to spacewalks after 12 years, completing her eighth career spacewalk during US Spacewalk 91, a crucial ISS maintenance mission.

Sheetal Kumari | January 17, 2025 / 13:35 IST
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SPACEWALKING AFTER 12 YEARS: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams stepped outside the ISS for her eighth career spacewalk, marking her return to extravehicular activities after over a decade. (Image: NASA)
SPACEWALKING AFTER 12 YEARS: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams stepped outside the ISS for her eighth career spacewalk, marking her return to extravehicular activities after over a decade. (Image: NASA)
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US SPACEWALK 91: Williams and astronaut Nick Hague conducted US Spacewalk 91, a six-and-a-half-hour mission focused on crucial ISS maintenance and upgrades. (Image: NASA)
US SPACEWALK 91: Williams and astronaut Nick Hague conducted US Spacewalk 91, a six-and-a-half-hour mission focused on crucial ISS maintenance and upgrades. (Image: NASA)
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NICER REPAIRS: The duo worked on the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope, vital for studying neutron stars and cosmic phenomena. (Image: NASA)
NICER REPAIRS: The duo worked on the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope, vital for studying neutron stars and cosmic phenomena. (Image: NASA)
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RATE GYRO REPLACEMNET: Williams and Hague replaced a rate gyro assembly, essential for maintaining the ISS's orientation and stability in orbit. (Image: NASA)
RATE GYRO REPLACEMNET: Williams and Hague replaced a rate gyro assembly, essential for maintaining the ISS's orientation and stability in orbit.
(Image: NASA)
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DOCKING ADAPTER MAINTENANCE: The astronauts replaced a reflector on the international docking adapter, enhancing navigation for future spacecraft arrivals. (Image: NASA)
DOCKING ADAPTER MAINTENANCE: The astronauts replaced a reflector on the international docking adapter, enhancing navigation for future spacecraft arrivals. (Image: NASA)
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LAYING THE GROUNDWORK: They examined tools and areas for upcoming Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer maintenance, crucial for future extravehicular activities. (Image: NASA)
LAYING THE GROUNDWORK: They examined tools and areas for upcoming Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer maintenance, crucial for future extravehicular activities. (Image: NASA)
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UPCOMING SPACEWALKS: On 23 January, Williams and Barry Wilmore will remove an antenna assembly, collect samples, and prepare spare components for the ISS. (Image: NASA)
UPCOMING SPACEWALKS: On 23 January, Williams and Barry Wilmore will remove an antenna assembly, collect samples, and prepare spare components for the ISS. (Image: NASA)
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CHALLENGES AND DELAY: Williams’ return to Earth has been delayed as NASA postponed SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission to March 2025, citing additional safety checks.
CHALLENGES AND DELAY: Williams’ return to Earth has been delayed as NASA postponed SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission to March 2025, citing additional safety checks. (Image: NASA)
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RESILIENCE AMID PROLONGED STAY: Despite the extended mission, Williams remains focused, saying, “We have a lot to accomplish while we’re up here. (Image: NASA)
RESILIENCE AMID PROLONGED STAY: Despite the extended mission, Williams remains focused, saying, “We have a lot to accomplish while we’re up here. (Image: NASA)
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A TESTAMENT TO EXPERTISE: Williams’ expertise and dedication ensured the success of the mission, reinforcing NASA’s commitment to science and space exploration. (Image: NASA)
A TESTAMENT TO EXPERTISE: Williams’ expertise and dedication ensured the success of the mission, reinforcing NASA’s commitment to science and space exploration. (Image: NASA)

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