The Times of India

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years: A look into the career that led to 600+ days in space

Sunita Williams retired from NASA in December 2025 after a 27 year career spanning naval aviation, test piloting and three long duration ISS missions. She logged 608 days in space, commanded the station, and completed nine spacewalks. Her journey from the US Navy to Starliner and Dragon flights shaped modern space station operations and inspired future crews worldwide through service.