Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is taking on a new task as she leads an innovative agricultural experiment. Williams, who has been in space since June and serves as the commander of the ISS, is overseeing the cultivation of “outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity. The experiment aims to study the plant’s growth patterns and its nutritional value under varying water conditions, contributing to space farming research.
This project comes amid growing concerns about Williams’ health, after images from the ISS showed her appearing hollow-cheeked. Despite these concerns, Williams continues to carry out important scientific work.
Alongside her agricultural research, Williams is also leading the preparation for the return of crucial scientific experiments to Earth. The Expedition 72 crew, under her command, is busy getting research samples ready for transport via the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft. This week, astronauts are finalizing the packing of studies on antibiotic-resistant bacteria and advancements in space botany.
In preparation, Williams and fellow astronaut Don Pettit transferred important research samples from the station’s science freezers into portable Polar freezers, which will be installed inside the Dragon capsule. Meanwhile, Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore and Pettit have been processing bacteria samples in the Kibo and Harmony modules, focusing on understanding how certain pathogens become more potent in microgravity. The samples will be brought back to Earth for further analysis.
Williams’ leadership and dedication continue to make significant contributions to space science, as she prepares to return groundbreaking research to Earth.
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