Stranded NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Opens Up About Unexpectedly Long Stay in Space

The astronaut appeared to be in good health and spirits following photos of her that recently sparked health scare rumors.

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NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore make pizza aboard the International Space Station’s galley located inside the Unity module. NASA

Like “running a marathon, and not a sprint” is how a NASA astronaut whose days-long journey unexpectedly turned into a months-long one is describing her extended stay in space, with months to go before her return to Earth. 

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