Sunita Williams, a retired NASA astronaut and the second Indian-born woman in space, shattered records with 321 days in space and 7 spacewalks. An inspiration, she epitomizes dedication and perseverance in pursuing dreams.
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Born on September 19, 1965, in Ohio, Sunita Williams was inspired by her father, who was a naval officer.
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Williams graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical science.
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She served as a Naval Flight Officer, flying in the Gulf War and Operation Southern Watch.
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Selected by NASA in 1998, Williams became an astronaut in 2000 and completed her first spaceflight in 2006.
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Williams flew on the space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2006.
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During her time on the ISS, Williams conducted several spacewalks and set records for female astronauts.
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In 2012, Williams served as a flight engineer on Expedition 32 and commander of Expedition 33 on the ISS.
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Sunita Williams continues to inspire others with her achievements in space exploration and her dedication to science and engineering.