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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Cultivates Lettuce in Space to Advance Agricultural Research

05 Dec 2024

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is conducting a groundbreaking agricultural experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) aimed at enhancing space farming techniques and addressing agricultural challenges on Earth. This initiative is part of NASA's Plant Habitat-07 study, which focuses on growing “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity conditions. The primary objective...

“Have The Unique Opportunity To Celebrate Diwali From 260 Miles Above The Earth On The ISS”: Sunita Williams Says In A Video Message | Watch

29 Oct 2024

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has spent nearly five months in space, extended heartfelt Diwali wishes to those celebrating the festival across the United States and worldwide. In a video message from the International Space Station (ISS), the Indian-origin astronaut shared, "Greetings from the ISS. I want to extend my...

Sunita Williams To Make History Voting From Space In US Election

07 Oct 2024

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will make history by voting in the upcoming US presidential election from space, while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Orbiting about 400 km above Earth, she joins a select group of astronauts who have cast their ballots from space. Unique Voting Process for Space Williams...