NASA astronaut Suni Williams retired on December 27, 2025, after serving for 27 years. Williams made significant contributions to human spaceflight, completing three missions aboard the International Space Station and setting various records. She spent a total of 608 days in space, ranking second in cumulative time by a NASA astronaut. Williams also holds the record for the most spacewalk time by a woman, with a total of nine spacewalks and 62 hours and 6 minutes spent outside the spacecraft.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised Williams for her leadership and pioneering role in space exploration, highlighting her impact on advancing science and technology for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Williams’ achievements, including being the first person to run a marathon in space, continue to inspire generations to pursue ambitious goals in the field of space exploration.
Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, commended Williams for her exceptional dedication to the mission and her groundbreaking contributions to the space station and test flight roles. Williams’ impressive career trajectory and leadership serve as an inspiration for future generations of explorers.
Original Source: NASA