Sunita Williams, one of the NASA astronauts stuck in space, ventured out to conduct essential maintenance tasks on the International Space Station (ISS).

Sunita Williams, one of the two NASA astronauts stranded on the ISS, completed her first spacewalk since arriving over seven months ago. NASA described the mission as crucial for maintaining the ISS's smooth operation and extending its life.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew 9 cannot return unless Crew 10 — its replacement — is launched into space. Here’s all you need to know about Sunita Williams’s space mission.