Sunita Williams Addresses Health Rumors, Return in 2025

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams addressed concerns over her alleged weight loss during her prolonged stay on the International Space Station, emphasizing that her weight remains unchanged since her departure in June. Speculation arose from photos showing her appearing 'gaunt,' but Williams attributed her altered appearance to fluid shifts in microgravity and rigorous exercise routines, including weightlifting, which she claims have increased her muscle mass. NASA confirmed that both Williams and her crewmate Barry Wilmore, who have been stranded due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, are in good health. Despite tabloid reports and concerns from some physicians, NASA officials maintain that all astronauts aboard the ISS are monitored and healthy. The astronauts are now expected to return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. This incident underscores the challenges of long-duration space missions and the importance of accurate health reporting.