Stranded astronaut Sunita Williams said the growing concerns about her health were nothing but “rumors” — as she attributed the change in her appearance to “fluid shift.” Williams, 59, sparked concern last week when she appeared in a NASA photo appearing gaunt,

In a video released by NASA on Monday, Williams reacted to "rumors" that she is losing weight at an unhealthy rate in the five months she's spent on the ISS.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may be experiencing the effects of an extended stay in space, as recent photos show noticeable weight loss. However, NASA officials have reassured the public, emphasizing that all residents aboard the International Space Station are closely monitored by a dedicated medical team.

Sunita Williams undertook a third space mission with Boeing's Starliner, initially planned as a shorter stay on the International Space Station (ISS). However, technic

NASA is urgently addressing a serious health concern after astronaut Sunita Williams experienced significant weight loss during her extended stay at the International Space Station (ISS). Initially set for an 8-day mission,

EADaily, . Doctors of the US National Space Agency (NASA) are trying to help astronaut Sunita Williams gain weight, who remained on the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025 due to a malfunction of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

Williams, who has been on the ISS since June, has experienced weight loss during her extended mission, prompting NASA to ramp up nutritional support efforts. Initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, Williams, 59, and her fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore were stranded due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner.

NASA is monitoring astronaut Sunita Williams health following significant weight loss during an extended mission on the International Space Station.

Amid public concern, NASA said the Starliner astronauts and the other five spacefarers living in orbit "undergo routine medical evaluations."

Williams was supposed to spend eight days in space, but her Boeing Starliner spacecraft faced some technical issues and delayed her return to Earth until February 2025.

Astronaut Sunita Williams has lost significant weight during her extended mission aboard the ISS. Now, NASA is focusing on stabilising her weight after technical issues delayed her return, but reassures that routine medical checks are in place.