Sunita Williams set to fly into space for a third time on Tuesday
The lift-off is slated to occur on Monday at 22:34 local time (8:04 am IST on Tuesday).
The lift-off is slated to occur on Monday at 22:34 local time (8:04 am IST on Tuesday).
On December 9, 2006, Ms. Williams embarked on her first space flight, which ended on June 22, 2007.
On December 9, 2006, Ms. Williams embarked on her first space flight, which ended on June 22, 2007.
She completed four spacewalks during her time aboard, setting a global record for women, totaling 29 hours and 17 minutes.
She completed four spacewalks during her time aboard, setting a global record for women, totaling 29 hours and 17 minutes.
From July 14 until November 18, 2012, she made her second journey.
From July 14 until November 18, 2012, she made her second journey.
On November 18, 2012, she made her landing in Kazakhstan following a 127-day stay in orbit.
On November 18, 2012, she made her landing in Kazakhstan following a 127-day stay in orbit.
Williams, who has previously completed two missions and 322 days in space overall
Williams, who has previously completed two missions and 322 days in space overall
Williams, who has previously completed two missions and 322 days in space overall
Williams, who has previously completed two missions and 322 days in space overall
Sunita Williams is a 1987 graduate of the US Naval Academy who is currently an astronaut with NASA.
Sunita Williams is a 1987 graduate of the US Naval Academy who is currently an astronaut with NASA.
She oversaw an H-46 detachment for USS Sylvania (AFS 2) Hurricane Andrew Relief Operations in 1992.
She oversaw an H-46 detachment for USS Sylvania (AFS 2) Hurricane Andrew Relief Operations in 1992.