By Sakshi Sah
Published Sep 01, 2024

Hindustan Times

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How will Sunita Williams survive in space till 2025? 10 key details

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's 8-day mission has been extended until 2025. Here’s how they’ll survive.

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Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore, and seven other astronauts are currently aboard the ISS.

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The ISS has its own oxygen-generating systems, which restore around 50% of oxygen from carbon dioxide.

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A recycling system on the ISS turns urine and moisture from sweat into drinkable water.

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Williams and Wilmore remain occupied with repairs, research, and testing the Starliner.

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The dehydrated and ready-to-eat meals provided to astronauts on the ISS are created at NASA's Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston

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The mission has faced issues such as helium leaks and thruster failures, delaying the astronauts' return to Earth.

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Helium leaks were detected during the mission, but Boeing has assured that these are manageable.

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NASA is considering using a SpaceX flight to ensure the safe return of the astronauts.

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To cope with their extended stay, the astronauts maintain their morale by staying active with their work and supporting each other.

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