NASA astronaut Sunita Wlliams’ health deteriorates amidst prolonged stay on the International Space Station

New Delhi: NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is reportedly facing an acute health crisis due to her prolonged stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Earlier, it was reported that both Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were both struck on the ISS.

Naturally, what was supposed to be an eight-day mission has stretched into a gruelling 6 months due to a Starliner spacecraft malfunction. Recent photos show a visibly gaunt Williams, raising fears about significant weight loss and potential nutritional deficiencies—common challenges for astronauts on extended missions.

Sunita’s health reports are monitored by a Seattle-based doctor named Dr. Vinay Gupta who remarked:

suggests that picture is somebody that I think is experiencing the natural stresses of living at a very high altitude, even in a pressurised cabin, for extended periods…

Are the NASA astronauts really struck?

While the astronauts continue their work in the ISS space station, one cannot help but wonder why it is difficult for a space agency like NASA to return their astronauts from space. But the million-dollar question is are the two really struck in space?

For the unversed, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are not technically stuck, nor are they alone. They are safe on the International Space Station (ISS), which is appropriately equipped and stocked with essentials.

The ISS has been a stopover destination for cosmonauts and astronauts who want to conduct space research. Moreover, the ISS is a spacious space station with all the requisite supplies to make an astronaut comfortable for 6-8 months. Naturally, the space agency has shown no urgency in bringing back the astronauts.

Furthermore, according to NASA reports both astronauts are not struck permanently in space. The Crew Dragon which will bring Sunita Williams back can ferry up to seven astronauts, but NASA has so far used it for no more than four astronauts. As such Sunit and Wilmore’s stay in space is merely extending rather than being stuck there permanently.

Swollen Cheeks!…: Sunita’s health deteriorates further

The latest pictures on social media show Sunita Williams in an even more precarious condition for the Indian-origin astronaut. With cheeks swollen and a weak physique, Williams is enduring even more problems  as she continues her stay at the ISS.

Latest image of social media:

It looks like those two American astronauts stuck in the ISS are not in good health, especially Suni Williams.🤔 pic.twitter.com/0bO64DUXeu

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