Why astronaut Suni Williams runs in space: a 14-billion-year odyssey
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Astronaut Sunita Williams has been aboard the International Space Station since June 5, 2024, completing an extended mission of 93 days by March 12, 2025. Her return home was uncertain for nine months before a replacement crew was scheduled for launch. During her time in space, Williams participated in various events, including a virtual appearance at the Falmouth Road Race in Massachusetts, where she experienced technical difficulties while trying to communicate with runners back on Earth. She has made significant strides in space exploration, becoming the first astronaut to run a marathon remotely in space.
On March 12, 2025, NASA and SpaceX will launch a replacement crew to relieve her. For nine months, Williams' return home was uncertain but her time was never lost.
Wearing a sky-blue shirt and black shorts, Williams floats over the treadmill at the International Space Station, holding a white weighted harness displaying a running bib.
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