Politics may have been a reason why NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore got their mission extended from eight days to eight months. According to Rudy Ridolfi, a former Space System Commander in the US military, Joe Biden's constant clashes with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may have influenced NASA's decision regarding Williams's mission.

After spending more than eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), veteran astronaut Sunita Williams is gearing up for her return to Earth on this date. Scroll down to know the date and other details.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June, faces health concerns from microgravity, affecting muscle mass, bone density, and cardiovascular fitness despite rigorous exercise.