Astronaut Sunita Williams recently tested the Astrobee, a robotic flyer which is designed to help humans perform daily chores in space. NASA shared a picture of the astronaut.

Williams said that owing to the microgravity conditions on the ISS, fluids don't behave like they do on Earth, making it impossible to drink them from regular cups. To tackle this problem, astronauts use specially designed pouches that prevent the liquid from floating away in these conditions.

Williams and her fellow astronaut, Butch Willmore, have been on the ISS since June 2024. Discussing the challenges of long-duration space missions, Williams revealed, “We work out two hours a day. Our bodies have changed a little bit, and that's why we have to work out so much. Some people call it space buff.”

Sunita Williams, who is stuck in space for more than seven months, is leading groundbreaking research with a not-so-easy-to-guess ‘lettuce. Sunita Williams is leading innovative research aboard the ISS by growing romaine lettuce in microgravity,

This demonstration involved monitoring the Astrobee as it performed docking maneuvers, showcasing its potential for capturing orbital debris and servicing satellites in space.