To prevent muscle and bone loss, astronauts exercise for a couple of hours daily and ensure they get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.
Indian-American NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with astronaut Butch Wilmore, remains stranded in space indefinitely. What was intended to be a week-long mission has been extended beyond 60 days due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner. Despite global concern over their safety, Williams’ husband, Michael, assured the Wall Street Journal that she is unlikely to be disheartened by the prolonged stay.
He remarked, “That’s her happy place.”
The Wall Street Journal’s report provided insights into their daily routines. In addition to conducting scientific research and performing maintenance, Williams, Wilmore, and seven other crew members engage in public outreach activities, including live Q&A sessions with students.
To prevent muscle and bone loss, they exercise for at least a couple of hours each day. Medical personnel on the ground monitor their health, and the astronauts regularly check each other for any signs of weight or muscle loss.
The report also noted that they get at least eight hours of sleep each day but remain available to call family members or send emails.
Regarding their food supply, it is delivered via an uncrewed Northrop Grumman cargo ship. NASA has also disclosed that the space station is stocked with at least four months’ worth of food and other essentials for emergencies. The astronauts primarily consume rehydrated meals, while fresh food such as coffee, grapefruit, blueberries, and scientific equipment arrives through the cargo, which can carry up to 8,200 pounds of supplies.
**Sunita Williams’ Return to Earth**
NASA recently announced that Sunita Williams might remain in space until 2025, though no final decision has been made. Agency officials clarified that the astronauts are not stranded and, in case of an emergency, could return to Earth aboard the Starliner.
