Thu Nov 07 20:52:49 UTC 2024: ## NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams’ Health Raises Concerns After 153 Days on ISS
**[City, State] -** NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, 59, has been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over 153 days due to problems with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, raising concerns about her health. Recent photos show Williams appearing significantly thinner with hollow cheeks.
Williams, who was initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, is expected to remain on the ISS until February 2025, returning to Earth on a SpaceX capsule. While Williams appears to be in good spirits, doctors are concerned about her weight loss.
This incident follows the hospitalization of four astronauts from NASA’s Crew 8 mission, who spent 200 days on the ISS. While one astronaut spent a night in the hospital, NASA has not released further details about their conditions.
These events highlight the potential health risks associated with extended space travel, particularly the lack of gravity’s effects on the human body. NASA continues to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of its astronauts.
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