It has been more than a month since NASA’s Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her partner Butch Wilmore have been stranded in space. Let us tell you that both the astronauts went to space through the Boeing Starliner capsule, but after some technical fault in the spacecraft, they have not been able to return yet. But the question is, when will Sunita Williams and her partner be able to return successfully to Earth and what are the things that pose the greatest threat to them.
Space Mission
Let us tell you that both astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore left on June 5. According to the information, their mission was also only for 7 days, but now more than a month has passed. According to media reports, astronaut Sunita Williams is stuck in space with her partner Barry Wilmore and NASA is continuously working for their successful return. This was the first flight of Boeing Starliner. Media reports say that the return mission has been postponed due to helium leak and thruster malfunction. Sunita is currently in the International Space Station. But it is not that she is completely safe here. Today we will tell you what dangers she faces.
What are the dangers in space
The biggest challenge is that Sunita and her companions went on a mission for 7 days. But due to technical faults the situation has changed and now more than 40 days have passed. Microgravity in space, danger of radiation, limited quarters of space stations are big challenges. Not only this, staying on the space station for a long time poses a big risk. In the absence of gravity, bodily fluids start reaching the upper part of the body, causing swelling on the face, nasal congestion and lack of fluid in the legs. This can lead to a decrease in blood volume and problems with blood pressure.
Risk of cancer
Apart from this, astronauts face higher levels of radiation than on Earth. This includes galactic cosmic rays and solar particles. This poses a risk of DNA damage and an increased possibility of cancer. Space agencies carefully monitor the level of radiation. Lack of gravity affects sensory input. This causes disruption in balance and eye-hand coordination. Many astronauts experience space motion sickness when they reach space for the first time.
When will Sunita return to Earth?
Most people around the world have the same question that when will Sunita Williams and her companions return to Earth. Let us tell you that no official date has been given regarding this yet. Initially, NASA had talked about extending this mission by 45 days. NASA’s team is constantly trying to remove all the technical flaws and understand them.
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