Why did Suni Williams retire from NASA?

Suni Williams announced her retirement after her final mission aboard the Boeing Starliner test flight.

What records does Suni Williams hold?

Williams holds records for cumulative time in space (608 days), spacewalks (62 hours), and was the first to complete a triathlon and marathon in space.

What happened on the Boeing Starliner test flight?

The Starliner test flight experienced technical issues, extending the mission for Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to over nine months.

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Suni Williams Retires After Record-Breaking Starliner Mission

21 Jan

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Summary

Astronaut Suni Williams retired after a lengthy Boeing Starliner test flight.
She logged 608 days in space, second most by a NASA astronaut.
Williams performed nine spacewalks, accumulating 62 hours free-floating.

Suni Williams Retires After Record-Breaking Starliner Mission

Longtime NASA astronaut Suni Williams announced her retirement Tuesday, marking the conclusion of her extensive career.

Her final mission aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft was an unexpectedly extended test flight, lasting over nine months due to technical issues. This journey, alongside astronaut Butch Wilmore, garnered significant international attention.

Williams, who joined NASA in 1998, has accumulated 608 days in space, ranking second among NASA astronauts for cumulative time. She also holds records for spacewalks, with nine spacewalks totaling 62 hours free-floating.