Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, is set to fly into space for the third time. Boing Starliner will carry Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station.
- Spacecraft: She will be piloting Boeing’s Starliner, which is the first crewed spacecraft for the company.
- Launch Date: The launch is expected to take place between June 1 and June 5, 2024, after a previous postponement due to a technical snag.
- Mission Details: Williams will be part of the Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station.
Q.: What is the name of the Indian-origin astronaut set to fly into space for the third time?
A) Kalpana Chawala
B) Sunita Williams
C) Rakesh Sharma
D) Sunil Gupta
Ans : B) Sunita Williams
Q.: Which spacecraft will Sunita Williams be piloting for her upcoming mission?
A) SpaceX Dragon
B) Boeing Starliner
C) Orion
D) Soyuz
Ans : B) Boeing Starliner