scientific information office, Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and American astronaut Barry Wilmore were sent to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, but due to a malfunction in the Starliner spacecraft, this mission 8 days extended to 6 months. Sunita Williams’ health has improved due to her long stay on the space station. Some of her photos have also surfaced, in which she looks a little sick. His weight has also decreased.
Elon Musk’s Dragon Capsule will work
According to the report, Sunita Williams is facing health challenges. Even if Elon Musk’s Dragon capsule will be sent to bring them back safely, there is still a long time to go. The capsule will rescue the Starliner crew, including Williams and Wilmore, in February. Until then, doctors’ concern about his condition has increased.
Sunita Williams Photos Go Viral
Dr. Vinay Gupta, a Seattle-based pulmonologist, said in a conversation with the Daily Mail: “Recently, photos of Sunita Williams came to light. Looking at this photo, I think he is feeling stressed because he is staying in a cabin with high altitude and pressure for a long time. According to Dr. Gupta, Williams may have been eating pizza and snacks because she was in a calorie deficit. They burn more calories than they gain.
I have to exercise daily
According to Dr. Gupta, her cheeks are slightly sunken. This usually happens due to weight loss. Perhaps their bodies are getting used to the lack of gravity and using more energy to stay warm. Because the space environment is cold and demanding, astronauts must exercise about 2.5 hours a day to preserve their muscles and bones.
Crew members have recently been recruited
There are also concerns about Sunita Williams’ health as another NASA crew member has been admitted to hospital. Four NASA crew members were hospitalized on November 5. The four Crew-8 astronauts spent more than 200 days on the space station. It landed in Florida on October 25 via the SpaceX Dragon capsule. These crew members include Matthew Dominic, Michael Barrett, Jeanette Epps and Alexander Grebenkin. He successfully landed after his 235-day space mission. He was then transported to a local hospital as a precaution.
What is the International Space Station?
The International Space Station (ISS) is a space research center. It continues to rotate in Earth’s lower orbit. It is said to be an important center of human habitation in space. Besides America, space agencies from many countries, including Japan, Russia and Europe, work together on the ISS. It is 402 kilometers from earth. The ISS orbits the Earth every hour and a half. It has facilities like a bathroom, gym and six accommodations. Its goal is to conduct experiments on microgravity and the space environment.
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