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Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

- Sunita Williams
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The Progress is launched from Baikonur in Kazakhstan, just like the Soyuz. It almost looks the same as the Soyuz but unmanned, so, essentially filled up with supplies for us - anything from food, science experiments, repair parts, etc., can go in it.

What is true and what most folks think is that there is no sound in space. From almost all recollections, I would agree.

The Space Station is primarily made of aluminum. The smell is really weird and sort of like burning metal. It is absolutely distinct and totally repeatable.

Six months away from family and friends is a long time. Emotionally, you go through some ups and downs. Life changes on the ground, and you have to ready for that. Life changes for you up here as well.

We really have the most beautiful planet in our solar system. None other can sustain life like we know it. None other has blue water and white clouds covering colorful landmasses filled with thriving, beautiful, living things like human beings.

I will absolutely admit that the feel and smell of sea spray and wind on my face will be very welcome. I will be happy to come back to Earth, our beautiful planet, when it is time.

It's - I mean, the Olympics, what is it? It's an international competition to foster friendship and - and competition across - across the planet, and I think that's exactly what the International Space Station is.

Space felt like home.

I grew up as a swimmer, speaking of sports; I spent a lot of time before school and after school swimming.

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Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.

Becoming an astronaut was a little bit of happenstance for me.