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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Andrea Tode Jimenez

Mom Of Stranded NASA Astronaut Says She's 'Happy For Her' And That It's A 'Fantastic Experience'

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore (Credit: Screenshot via NASA)

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore had been stranded in space for over 250 after facing challenges during an 8-day mission. Williams' mother, Bonnie Pandya, however, is not as anxious as one might expect from the parent of an astronaut in this situation. In a recent interview with NewsNation, Pandya opened up about how she feels about her daughter's extended stay on the International Space Station (ISS) and why, despite the concerns, she is still 'happy' for her daughter.

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