NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is bringing holiday cheer all the way from the International Space Station (ISS) as she and her crew gear up to celebrate Christmas in space.


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With the help of a recent SpaceX Dragon resupply mission that delivered festive treats, fresh ingredients, and gifts, Williams expressed her excitement about staying connected to loved ones despite the vast distance.


“As we get ready for Christmas holidays, it’s a great time we get to spend with all of our family up on the Space Station,” the ISS Commander said in a video. “There are seven of us here, and we are going to enjoy it together.”


Williams also reflected on her favorite part of the holiday season. “One of the things I like about Christmas is the preparation—the anticipation and everyone coming together for the holidays,” she shared.


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The astronauts plan to indulge in special meals made with fresh supplies from Earth, bringing a touch of home to their out-of-this-world celebration. These familiar foods are a welcome treat for the crew and help them uphold cherished traditions in a microgravity environment.


Adding to the festivities, the crew will connect with their families via video calls, ensuring they can share moments of joy and stay emotionally grounded during their extended mission.


Williams’s stay aboard the ISS has been extended due to delays with her return spacecraft, originally planned as an eight-day mission. She’s now expected to return in March 2025.


During her time on the ISS, Williams has also inspired students back on Earth through educational outreach, offering insights into the unique challenges and wonders of living in space.


As she prepares to celebrate Christmas in the cosmos, Sunita Williams exemplifies the resilience and warmth of astronauts who bring traditions to life even in extraordinary circumstances, proving that the spirit of the holidays knows no bounds.