Sunita Williams, who went on NASA’s space mission for 8 days, has not returned yetNow according to the latest update, he is having a problem in his eyes and corneaThis has raised concerns because they have been in space for a long time and their return is getting delayed
Sunita Williams news update: NASA sent Sunita Williams to the Boeing Starliner Space Station along with another colleague Butch Wilmore for just 8 days, but it has been more than two months and she has not returned. Amidst various speculations and efforts in this regard, NASA recently said that it will take time for her to return. Meanwhile, news has come that Sunita Williams is having problems with her eyes and she is facing problems in seeing. Why is this happening and what information has been given by NASA in this regard, know everything further.
You know that Sunita Williams is on the International Space Station (ISS). She is now facing health problems there. There were some problems in the return of both the people on Boeing’s Starliner, after which the return is getting delayed. Although Boeing is considering options like SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to bring back the astronauts, but the latest update shows that 58-year-old Sunita Williams is facing problems related to her eyes. Actually, this condition, as it is said, is usually caused by prolonged exposure to microgravity.
However, it cannot be denied that astronauts face radiation related risks in space missions. Zero gravity also affects their bodies. Along with this, mental health is also affected by extreme loneliness. Williams and Wilmore started their journey to ISS in June 2023. (Inputs from Indian Express as well)
FIRST PUBLISHED : August 17, 2024, 13:41 IST
