27 years, 3 missions and 608 days… A look back at Sunita Williams’ career achievements

Sunita Williams, Indian-origin NASA astronaut, announced her retirement after 27 years, effective December 31, 2025. Williams completed three missions aboard the ISS, set multiple human spaceflight records, and was part of the first crewed Starliner mission. She is second on NASA’s all-time list for cumulative time in space and inspired many through her pioneering career.