NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams to Return to International Space Station as Part of NASA Astronaut Corps

Williams Will Serve as Flight Engineer on Expedition 64

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been selected to return to the International Space Station as part of the NASA Astronaut Corps. She will serve as a flight engineer on Expedition 64, which is scheduled to launch in 2024.

Williams has a distinguished career with NASA, having served as a mission specialist on the International Space Station for Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33. She has also served as a flight engineer on the STS-116 and STS-117 Space Shuttle missions.

In her role as a flight engineer on Expedition 64, Williams will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including conducting experiments, maintaining the space station, and performing spacewalks.

Williams is a highly skilled and experienced astronaut, and her selection to serve on Expedition 64 is a testament to her dedication to space exploration.

Barry Wilmore to Command Expedition 64

In addition to Williams, NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore has been selected to command Expedition 64.

Wilmore has a distinguished career with NASA, having served as a mission specialist on the STS-129 and STS-135 Space Shuttle missions. He also served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station for Expeditions 21/22 and 42/43.

In his role as commander of Expedition 64, Wilmore will be responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the crew. He will also be responsible for leading the crew in conducting experiments and maintaining the space station.

Wilmore is a highly skilled and experienced astronaut, and his selection to command Expedition 64 is a testament to his dedication to space exploration.

Expedition 64 to Conduct Important Research

Expedition 64 is scheduled to conduct a variety of important research experiments, including studies on the effects of space radiation on the human body and the effects of microgravity on plant growth.

The crew will also perform a variety of maintenance tasks on the space station, including replacing batteries and repairing equipment.

The research conducted on Expedition 64 will help NASA to better understand the effects of space travel on the human body and to develop new technologies for future space exploration missions.

Conclusion

Expedition 64 is a significant mission for NASA, and the selection of Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore to serve as flight engineer and commander, respectively, is a testament to their dedication to space exploration.

The crew of Expedition 64 will conduct important research that will help NASA to better understand the effects of space travel on the human body and to develop new technologies for future space exploration missions.