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Space Emergency: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams went to the space station for only 8 days. But now it may happen, now she will have to spend 8 months on the space station. Even NASA has admitted that something went wrong with the Starliner capsule. All efforts are being made to bring Sunita and Butch Wilmore back. But it will take time.
It was on July 5, 2024 that Sunita Williams and Barry Butch Wilmore somehow reached the International Space Station (ISS) in a damaged capsule or spacecraft. Where they planned to stay for eight days. But Boeing's Starliner capsule got damaged somehow while going up. However, NASA says that an attempt will be made to bring them to Earth in September. But it may also happen that the 8-day journey turns into 8 months. Both these astronauts can come down in February next year. Let us understand the whole incident today through small points…
why the delay…
Sunita Williams' return is delayed due to helium leak and thruster problems on the Boeing Starliner.
When can I come back..?
If everything goes well, both Sunita and Wilmore will be able to return to Earth in September. However, NASA has not given any specific date.
What is an emergency plan?
If the Starliner fails, SpaceX's Crew Dragon mission will bring both back to Earth. But that could take until February 2025.
What is the current situation…
Both Sunita and Wilmore are on the space station. They are healthy too. Research is being done. Apart from this, they are also helping the astronauts in various tasks.
Is there enough space on the space station for both of them to spend six months there?
There is no danger to Sunita and Butch Wilmore. Both of them will be able to spend the next six months comfortably on the space station. There are currently seven astronauts on the space station. This is not the first time that astronauts have had to extend their journey. However, this is Sunita's first unexpected long stay on the station.
How will Sunita and Wilmore arrive on Earth in September?
Actually, a spacecraft is heading to the International Space Station in September. In which Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts will go. These people will stay there for 14 days. With SpaceX's Dragon capsule under the Axiom-4 mission, it is likely that when the capsule returns, Sunita and Butch will return to Earth aboard it. However, NASA has not talked about its next plan.
Can so many people live on the space station?
There are currently seven astronauts on the space station. This includes Sunita and Wilmore. The space station is so big that it can accommodate even more astronauts. When the Indian astronaut team goes with Captain Shukla in September, three more people will go. People are also worried about this, but there is no need to be afraid.
How appropriate is it to spend so much time in space?
Spending 8 to 10 months in space is not a good idea. But many astronauts have spent even longer on the space station. The record for spending the most days in space is held by Russian cosmonaut Valery Polikov. He stayed on the Mir space station for 438 days from January 1994 to March 1995. This time Sunita and Wilmore will return after spending about 250 days on the space station. William had previously spent 196 days in 2006.
What effect does staying in space for so many days have on the body?
NASA has started studying the effects on the body of astronauts due to staying on the space station for a long time. NASA has a program going on. What is the effect on the body of staying for 3.5 months? What is the effect of staying for eight months or more? Let us tell you that according to research, the muscles of the body become weak during this time. The density of bones decreases. The risk of heart related diseases can also increase if you stay for a long time.