A life beyond Earth: Celebrating Sunita Williams’ 27 years as Nasa's cosmonaut – see pics

126932059Sunita Williams’ retirement marked the end of a remarkable chapter in Nasa’s human spaceflight history. Over a 27-year career, the veteran astronaut completed three missions to the International Space Station, logged 608 days in space and set records for spacewalks by a woman. From her first shuttle flight in 2006 to commanding ISS expeditions and returning safely after an extended stay following the Boeing Starliner test mission, Williams remained at the forefront of space exploration. Her journey as a Nasa astronaut, ISS commander and spacewalk pioneer continues to inspire future generations aiming for the Moon, Mars and beyond.

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