Sunita Williams — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain.
One of the most experienced spacewalkers, with nine spacewalks (second-most by a woman) and 62 hours, 6 minutes total spacewalk time (fourth overall, most by a woman).
Served as flight engineer for Expedition 14, Expedition 15, Expedition 32, and Expedition 71, and commander of Expedition 33 and Expedition 72 aboard the International Space Station.
Became the first woman to fly on a flight test of an orbital spacecraft during the 2024 Boeing Crew Flight Test.
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physical science from the United States Naval Academy (1987) and a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Florida Institute of Technology (1995).

Biography

Sunita Lyn Williams is a retired United States Navy captain and former NASA astronaut. Born on September 19, 1965, in Euclid, Ohio, she grew up in Needham, Massachusetts. Williams graduated from Needham High School in 1983, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical science from the United States Naval Academy in 1987, followed by a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Florida Institute of Technology in 1995.