NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has addressed recent rumors about her health aboard the ISS, assuring everyone she’s in great shape and staying fit.
In response to recent tabloid reports speculating about her health aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has reassured her supporters that she’s in excellent shape. Rumors had circulated that Williams appeared “gaunt” in recent images, with some media outlets suggesting potential health issues in Earth’s orbit. However, both NASA officials and Williams herself have refuted these claims.
Speaking in a video interview from the ISS on November 12, Williams clarified, “I’m the same weight that I was when I got up here,” addressing concerns over her appearance. The astronaut emphasized the rigorous exercise regimen she maintains to counter the effects of microgravity on muscle and bone density. Williams highlighted her use of the ISS’s fitness equipment, including an exercise bike, treadmill, and resistance machines. “Weightlifting… has definitely changed me. My thighs are a little bit bigger, my butt is a little bit bigger,” she noted, underscoring the effectiveness of her workout routine.
Williams arrived at the ISS in June, alongside astronaut Butch Wilmore, on Boeing’s historic Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT), initially planned as a 10-day mission. However, issues with the Starliner capsule’s thrusters required NASA to extend their stay to further investigate. In early September, the decision was made to bring Starliner back without a crew. Williams and her fellow crew members are now scheduled to return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronauts.
