Delhi, December 17, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing to celebrate Christmas in space. After a Space X Dragon capsule made a cargo delivery to the ISS which included supplies and holiday gifts for the crew, NASA shared a picture of the veteran astronaut wearing a Santa hat.
“Another day, another sleigh. NASA Astronauts Don Pettit and Suni Williams pose for a fun holiday season portrait while speaking on a ham radio inside the ISS’s Columbus laboratory module,” the post on X read.
According to reports, the space station crew will recreate holiday customs in space and enjoy special meals prepared with fresh ingredients sent from Earth. The astronauts are also expected to connect with family and friends via video calls before Christmas.
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have spent six months on the ISS and are set to return to earth in February. They duo left earth for a eight-day mission in June but were stuck in space after their aircraft malfunctioned.
Summary: Astronaut Sunita Williams spreads festive cheer aboard the International Space Station as she gets ready to celebrate Christmas in space.