By Sakshi Sah
Published Aug 26, 2024

Hindustan Times
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10 critical challenges Sunita Williams faces while stuck in space

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore face limited oxygen supply because of which they're struggling to maintain steady flow of breathable air in a confined space.

She is facing serious concerns about the Starliner capsule's safety due to thruster failures and helium leaks.

She is managing limited resources, with the risk of running out of essential supplies.

Sunita Williams is protecting herself from the harmful cosmic radiation without Earth's natural shield.

There is a risk of losing contact with mission control, which complicates decision-making.

She is struggling to ensure a consistent energy source, with the threat of power shortage.

Constantly dealing with temperature fluctuations in space, makes it difficult to maintain a stable environment.

 Irregular sleep patterns due to the lack of a natural day-night cycle, leading to fatigue.

Continuously rationing and conserving limited resources, such as fuel, water, and food.

She is facing the risk of collision with space debris, which could damage the capsule and endanger her safety.

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