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Coming Home: The Retirement of Suni Williams The extraordinary 27-year journey of NASA astronaut Sunita ""Suni"" Williams, one of the most accomplished explorers in human spaceflight history. From her early days as a naval aviator to commanding the International Space Station, Williams consistently redefined endurance, professionalism, and leadership in orbit. This book provides an in-depth account of her career milestones, including record-setting spacewalks, pioneering long-duration missions, and groundbreaking contributions to scientific research. It explores her role in the evolving era of commercial spaceflight, highlighted by her final mission aboard Boeing's CST-100 Starliner, which transformed from a short-duration test flight into an unprecedented extended stay aboard the ISS. Through detailed chapters on training, leadership, spacewalks, and the psychological and physical challenges of living in microgravity, the book reveals the resilience, adaptability, and quiet determination that defined Williams' career. It also examines her influence on NASA policy, international collaboration, and the next generation of astronauts, making this a definitive account of one of space exploration's most inspiring figures. Beyond Gravity is both a tribute to Suni Williams' remarkable career and a compelling exploration of human endurance, innovation, and professionalism in the modern era of space exploration.

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