Sunita Williams undertook a third space mission with Boeing's Starliner, initially planned as a shorter stay on the International Space Station (ISS). However, technic

NASA is urgently addressing a serious health concern after astronaut Sunita Williams experienced significant weight loss during her extended stay at the International Space Station (ISS). Initially set for an 8-day mission,

Amid public concern, NASA said the Starliner astronauts and the other five spacefarers living in orbit "undergo routine medical evaluations."

Williams was supposed to spend eight days in space, but her Boeing Starliner spacecraft faced some technical issues and delayed her return to Earth until February 2025.

Astronaut Sunita Williams has lost significant weight during her extended mission aboard the ISS. Now, NASA is focusing on stabilising her weight after technical issues delayed her return, but reassures that routine medical checks are in place.