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There is no date yet set for when Indian-American astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth from the International Space Station. Many speculations are being made, but in the meantime NASA is grappling with a new problem and that is Sunita Williams is worried about her health.
It is being told that Sunita Williams is facing eye problems in the space station. This is caused by prolonged exposure to microgravity. This problem, known as Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome, affects fluid distribution in the body. This causes vision problems and blurring, as well as changes in the design of the eyes. Sunita Williams' pupil and retina, as well as the lens, were recently scanned to assess the severity of her condition.
NASA is looking for an alternative
Sunita Williams and her partner Butch Wilmore are currently on the International Space Station. Their return to Earth was supposed to be a Boeing Starliner spacecraft, but they were unable to land due to a last-minute technical glitch. The agency is considering an alternative. It could use SpaceX's Crew Dragon to bring the astronauts home.
According to the information, the Crew Dragon mission scheduled for September 2024 could potentially pave the way for Williams and Wilmore to return to space. If this happens, the time spent in space by both the passengers will increase further. Initially this time was eight days, but now it will gradually increase to eight months. Crew Dragon will return to Earth in February 2025, and if it works, Boeing's Starliner will return without a crew, which will be completely controlled by computers.
The company's reputation would be severely damaged
Switching to SpaceX's spacecraft would be a big blow to Boeing. Because, Boeing is facing criticism. Their project has been delayed and is proving to be very costly. The aerospace giant is struggling with many technical problems. If NASA chooses SpaceX, the company's reputation is at risk of further damage. One of the biggest challenges facing NASA is spacesuits. The suits designed for Boeing's Starliner are not suitable for SpaceX's Crew Dragon. This means that if Skywalker Dragon returns, it may have to do so without its suit. This could raise safety concerns. NASA is working to address this issue and has considered sending an additional SpaceX flight suit with its Crew-9 Dragon mission.