Sunita Williams turns Santa on International Space Station, prepares for Chrmas in space | Trending

Dec 17, 2024 01:12 PM The ISS crew, including NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, is gearing up for Chrmas in space. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing to celebrate Chrmas in space. After a Space X Dragon capsule made a cargo delivery to the ISS which included supplies and holiday gifts for the crew, NASA shared a picture of the veteran astronaut wearing a Santa hat. NASA shared a picture of veteran astronaut Sunita Williams wearing a Santa hat.(X/NASA_Johnson) “Another day, another sleigh. NASA Astronauts Don Pettit and Suni Williams pose for a fun holiday season portrait while speaking on a ham radio inside the ISS’s Columbus laboratory module,” the post on X read. Take a look at the post here: According to reports, the space station crew will recreate holiday customs in space and enjoy special meals prepared with fresh ingredients sent from Earth. The astronauts are also expected to connect with family and friends via video calls before Chrmas. (Also read: Sunita Williams growing lettuce in space amid concerns over sudden weight loss) Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have spent six months on the ISS and are set to return to earth in February. They duo left earth for a eight-day mission in June but were stuck in space after their aircraft malfunctioned. Is Sunita Williams losing weight in space? Last month, Williams celebrated Thanksgiving in space and shut down rumours about her apparent weight loss. In an interview with NBC News, the Indian-origin astronaut said: “We have a bunch of food that we’ve packed away that is Thanksgiving-ish like some smoked turkey, some cranberry, apple cobbler, green beans and mushrooms and mashed potatoes.” Speculations surrounding the alleged shortage of food due to their mission’s unprecedented extension and a photo showing a hollow-cheeked Williams caused a stir globally with many worried about the astronaut’s health. However, Williams has dismissed the rumours and said that the changes in her appearance were caused her weight shifting due to loss of gravity. (Also read: ‘Not stranded’ Sunita Williams’ Thanksgiving plans in space revealed) Get Latest Updates on… See more News / Trending / Sunita Williams turns Santa on International Space Station, prepares for Chrmas in space