NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Retires After Career

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Suni Williams, a NASA astronaut, has now retired. She was stuck at the space station for many months.

Her crewmate, Butch Wilmore, also left NASA. They were the first people to fly Starliner.

Their trip should have been only one week long. But it lasted for over nine months due to issues.

Boeing's next Starliner capsule will carry cargo. It will not carry any people to the station.

Williams spent over 27 years working for NASA. She was in space for many days on three trips.

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Who is Suni Williams?

Suni Williams is a retired NASA astronaut.

How long was Suni Williams' trip supposed to last?

Her trip was supposed to last only one week.

What will Boeing's next Starliner capsule carry?

Boeing's next Starliner capsule will carry cargo.

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