Background
Williams, Sunita L. was born on September 19, 1965 in Euclid, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Deepak N. and Ursaline B. Pandya.
Williams, Sunita L. was born on September 19, 1965 in Euclid, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Deepak N. and Ursaline B. Pandya.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science, United States Naval Academy, 1987. Master of Science in Engineering Management, Florida Institute of Technology, 1995.
Commission ensign United States Navy, 1987, advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, various assignments, 1987—1989, overseas combat, 1989—1992. Officer in charge Hurrican Andrew Relief Operations United States Ship Sylvania, 1992—1993. Various assignments United States Navy, 1993—1995.
Served on United States Ship Saipan, Norfolk, Virginia, 1995—1998. Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1998. Worked with Russian Space Agency on Russian contribution to International Space Station (ISS) and with first Expedition Crew to ISS.
Worked withing Robotics branch of ISS Robotic Arm and the follow on Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator. NEEM02 crewmember; flight engineer (after traveling to the International Space Station with the crew aboard STS-116) Expedition-14, 2006, will perform spacewalks, 06.
Member of Society Flight Test Engineers, Society Experimental Test Pilots, American Helicopter Association.
Married Michael J. Williams.