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Sunita Williams Sets Record for Longest Spacewalking Time by a Woman Astronaut

Veteran NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has set a new record for the longest cumulative spacewalking time by a female astronaut, further solidifying her legacy in space exploration. With multiple extravehicular activities (EVAs) conducted during her missions, Williams has now spent a record-breaking number of hours outside the spacecraft, surpassing all previous female astronauts.

Williams, known for her extensive contributions to the International Space Station (ISS), has played a crucial role in spacecraft maintenance, scientific experiments, and assembly operations during her spacewalks. Her remarkable achievement highlights the growing role of women in space exploration and their contributions to advancing human presence beyond Earth.

NASA and the global space community have hailed her accomplishment as an inspiration for future generations of astronauts, particularly young women aspiring to explore the cosmos.

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