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- She spent 608 days in space across three missions to the International Space Station.
- Williams completed nine spacewalks totaling 62 hours, holding the record for most spacewalk time by a female astronaut.
- Before joining NASA in 1998, she was a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot with over 4,000 flying hours.
- She also served as ISS Commander, known for her leadership and calm under pressure.
- Her contributions to NASA’s commercial crew program were pivotal in shaping future spaceflight.
Question:
Q.1 Sunita Williams holds the record for the most cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut. What is that duration?a) 62 hours
b) 55 hours
c) 64 hours
d) 70 hours
Answer: a) She completed nine spacewalks totaling 62 hours, a record-breaking achievement that is frequently highlighted in current affairs and science sections.
