This marks the second time Williams has celebrated her birthday in space, having previously done so during a 2012 mission.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is celebrating her 59th birthday aboard the ISS. Born in Ohio to Indian parents, she has spent over 322 days in space a

During her missions, Williams contributed to critical scientific research and experiments that advance our understanding of life in space and support future missions.

Sunita Williams was born on September 19, 1965, in Euclid, Ohio, to Bonnie Pandya and Deepak Pandya. Williams has strong Indian roots through her father, Dr Deepak Pandya, who hails from Gujarat, India. She has visited India several times, including her ancestral village of Jhulasan, Gujarat.

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore joined NASA for a press conference on September 13 with updates about their stay in space. While addressing the world from the International Space Station (ISS), the duo acknowledged the situation they are in but said they are not disappointed.

Nick Hague completed NASA astronaut training in 2015 and has spent 203 days in space. He will launch with Aleksandr Gorbunov on September 25 for a six-month mission at the ISS, joining other astronauts for scientific research and operational activities.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently stranded on the ISS until February 2024, will cast their votes in the U.S. presidential election from space. This continues NASA's tradition,

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, currently on an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are planning to cast their votes in the upcoming November 5 U.S. presidential elections from space.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, currently on the ISS, describes it as her 'happy place' despite her mission being unexpectedly extended. Technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner led to her prolonged stay and a scheduled return via SpaceX’s Crew-9.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS), expressed her contentment, calling it her "happy place" and stating that she "loves" being in space.