Who Is Astronaut Williams
NASA astronaut Sunita Lynne Williams, born in 1965, is a naval aviator and flight surgeon selected by NASA in 1998. She has logged extended stays aboard the International Space Station and is known for multiple long-duration missions.
Key Missions and Spaceflight Experience
Williams flew on STS-116 in 2006 and later served as a flight engineer on Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33. During Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33, she accumulated over 320 days in space and conducted multiple spacewalks to support station maintenance and research.
Career Highlights and Roles
Williams has served as a CAPCOM, crew support astronaut, and chief of the Astronaut Office Operations Branch. She contributed to vehicle and procedure development for the International Space Station and participated in analog missions that tested exploration technologies.
Sources and Further Reading
For official NASA biography and mission details, see NASA Astronaut Sunita L. Williams.
