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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams made history today by surpassing Peggy Whitson’s record for the most spacewalk hours completed by a woman. Williams, during her 19th spacewalk, surpassed the previous record of 60 hours and 21 minutes, held by Whitson, who is a former astronaut.

This milestone is a significant achievement in Williams' stellar career, marking not only her commitment to space exploration but also her record-breaking contributions to NASA’s missions. Williams' spacewalk is part of her ongoing research aboard the International Space Station (ISS), where she was collecting microbes from the exterior of the spacecraft. This particular spacewalk was her second in just two weeks, further demonstrating her dedication and expertise in the field.

Williams, alongside fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, made history during her 19th spacewalk, surpassing Peggy Whitson's record for most spacewalk hours by a woman. The astronauts were conducting maintenance work on the International Space Station (ISS), including collecting microbes from its exterior.

The spacewalk took place while the ISS was flying over London, and Williams was seen riding the Canadarm2 robotic arm. This spacewalk was their first joint mission after being stranded in space for eight months. Williams and Wilmore had arrived at the ISS in June 2024, but technical issues delayed their return, with NASA and SpaceX working to bring them back to Earth soon.

Sunita Williams' return to Earth has been postponed until at least late March 2025 due to safety concerns surrounding the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The delays are a result of ongoing safety assessments and necessary modifications to ensure the spacecraft meets the required standards for human spaceflight.