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Sunita Williams: A Super Space Explorer!

Blast off with Sunita Williams, an amazing astronaut who's spent tons of time floating in space!

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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide

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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide (8568971465)
Sunita Williams with Narayan Ramdas Iyer
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide
Sunita Williams and Ljubica Jelušič 2009 (2)
On the other side, veteran spacewalker Sunita Williams
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide

Key Facts

Born
September 19, 1965.
Known For
Being an astronaut and spending a lot of time on the International Space Station.
Spacewalks
She has completed nine spacewalks, spending over 62 hours outside the space station.
First Woman to Fly
She was the first woman to fly on a test flight of a new orbital spacecraft.

Meet Sunita, Our Space Superstar!

Imagine floating like a balloon! That's what Sunita Williams does in space. She's an astronaut, which means she travels to space in a rocket! Sunita has been to the International Space Station, a giant house that orbits Earth. She's like a super-powered explorer, but instead of jungles, she explores the stars!

Sunita's Amazing Space Walks!

Sunita has done something super cool called a spacewalk. It's like walking outside in space! She's done this nine times, which is a LOT. Her total time walking in space is over 62 hours. That's longer than a whole school week! She wears a special suit that keeps her safe and lets her breathe.

How Long Does She Stay Up There?

Sunita has spent a really long time in space, sometimes for months at a time! She helps scientists do important experiments on the International Space Station. It's like being a scientist and an explorer all rolled into one. She even flew on a new kind of spaceship for the first time ever!

Why Sunita is So Awesome!

Sunita Williams is an inspiration because she shows us that anyone can reach for the stars. She's a retired Navy officer and a fantastic astronaut. She proves that with hard work and bravery, you can do incredible things, even fly to space and walk among the stars!

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