Wed Oct 16 17:02:15 UTC 2024: ## Old Video Misrepresents Sunita Williams’ Current Space Mission
A video showing Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams giving a tour of the International Space Station (ISS) is circulating online, falsely claiming she is returning to Earth after a 127-day mission. This video, however, dates back to November 2012, when Williams was serving as Commander of the ISS.
Williams is currently on a mission to the ISS with astronaut Barry Wilmore, having docked on June 6, 2024. Their initial 10-day mission has been extended to February 2025 due to technical difficulties with the Boeing Starliner test flight. This means they will spend a total of 240 days in space, returning in 2025 aboard NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission.
The viral video is not related to their current mission, and the claim that Williams is returning to Earth after 127 days is inaccurate. The video was originally uploaded by NASA on its official YouTube channel in 2012.
It is important to verify information online, especially regarding current events. FACTLY, a reputable Indian data journalism platform, has debunked this misinformation by referencing official sources and highlighting the accuracy of their reporting.
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