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space1 year ago•2 min saved

NASA Astronauts Celebrate Thanksgiving Aboard the ISS

NASA astronaut Suni Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station, plans to celebrate Thanksgiving with her crew by enjoying a special meal and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Despite an extended stay due to issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule, Williams emphasizes she is not "stranded" and is in good health. She and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth in February via a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. Williams remains optimistic about future Starliner missions once technical issues are resolved.

via NBC News|

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science1 year ago

NASA Confirms Astronauts' Health Amid Space Rumors

NASA has announced that astronaut Suni Williams is in excellent health, highlighting her readiness for upcoming missions. This update underscores the rigorous health standards and monitoring that astronauts undergo to ensure their fitness for space travel.

via The New York Times|

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space1 year ago•4 min saved

NASA Astronauts Debunk Health Rumors from Space

NASA has refuted tabloid rumors about the health of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the International Space Station, confirming they are in good health. Speculation arose from photos suggesting Williams appeared gaunt, but she clarified her weight remains unchanged, attributing any physical changes to exercise in microgravity. NASA's chief health officer emphasized that astronaut health is closely monitored, and there are sufficient supplies on the ISS until their scheduled return in February 2025.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-health #butch-wilmore #international-space-station