India, Jan. 21 -- Sunita Williams, a former U.S. Navy officer and highly respected astronaut, has officially retired after 27 years of service with NASA and the U.S. military. Known for her remarkable contributions to space exploration, Williams has participated in multiple space missions throughout her career. NASA announced her retirement on Tuesday, which took effect on December 27, 2025, shortly after last Christmas. Her final mission, initially planned for 10 days, extended to nine and a half months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Sunita Williams is well-known for her achievements in space, including being the first person to run a marathon in orbit. She first flew to space in 2006 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery an...