Fri Nov 15 22:30:00 IST 2024: ## NASA Reassures Public: Astronaut Suni Williams is Healthy Despite Weight Loss Rumors

**Houston, TX** – NASA has issued a statement confirming the good health of astronaut Suni Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The statement, issued Thursday by NASA’s top medical officer, directly addresses recent online rumors and news articles suggesting Ms. Williams was experiencing health problems related to an extended stay in orbit.

Ms. Williams, 59, and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore had their eight-day mission extended to eight months due to propulsion issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. While NASA insists the astronauts were not “stranded,” they will return to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in February.

Rumors of health problems, particularly concerning significant weight loss, circulated after a NASA photo released in late September showed Ms. Williams appearing thinner. However, Ms. Williams herself addressed these rumors on Tuesday, stating that her weight remains unchanged. NASA’s medical officer corroborated this, stating that Ms. Williams is healthy and experiencing no medical complications. The agency emphasized that both Ms. Williams and Mr. Wilmore are in good health and progressing well with their extended mission.

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