Astronauts frequently carry personal items into space, ranging from religious icons and music instruments to sports equipment and snacks, making their missions uniquely human. Notable memorabilia left ...

Sunita Williams’ life and achievements reflect the power of perseverance and passion. From her humble beginnings to becoming a space pioneer, she has shown that the sky is not the limit—it's ...

Heartwarming footage captured the moment stranded Boeing Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams shared a joyous reunion with her dogs after being stuck in space for 264 days.

Williams graduated from Needham High School in 1983 and the United States Naval Academy in 1987. She was selected as an astronaut in 1998 and took part in three space missions, according to NASA ...

Sunita Williams, 59, is a veteran astronaut with NASA and a retired U.S. Navy officer. She was born in Euclid, Ohio, and considers Needham, Massachusetts, her home.

Needham native and astronaut Sunita Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, spoke Monday for the first time since their return to Earth from the International Space Station.

Residents of Sunita William's ancestral village and her Indian relatives celebrate her safe landing. She and another astronaut returned to Earth this week after more than nine months in space.