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"I've been trying to remember what it's like to walk...": Sunita Williams struggles to walk after 7 months in space; here’s what it means for astronauts

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 28 January 2025
After seven months on the ISS, astronaut Sunita Williams has forgotten how to walk due to extended weightlessness. Originally a short mission, delays stretched her stay, impacting her physically and emotionally as she maintains family connections. This raises concerns about long-term space travel's effects and challenges in ensuring crew safety and rotations.
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