Washington: NASA has once again delayed the much-anticipated Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), citing unfavorable weather conditions along the launch trajectory. Originally scheduled for February 12, the launch will now take place on February 13 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. While weather at the launch site remains stable, strong winds Read More…
NASA’s Artemis programme is set to redefine human space exploration, marking the return of astronauts to the Moon after more than 50 years and introducing a new generation of space travellers to the lunar surface. The ambitious missions aim to move beyond brief landings and establish a lasting human presence on the Moon, laying the Read More…
Celebrated Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, whose achievements have left an indelible mark on the history of space exploration, has officially retired from NASA, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary 27-year career. Over nearly three decades, Williams emerged as one of the most accomplished astronauts of her generation, setting multiple records and serving in key Read More…
Washington D.C.: In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have found compelling signs that Jupiter’s moon Europa may harbor a massive liquid water ocean beneath its frozen surface — one that could contain twice as much water as all of Earth’s oceans combined. Long considered one of the prime candidates in the search for extraterrestrial life, Europa Read More…
NASA scientists have discovered 26 brand-new bacterial species thriving in the ultra-sterile cleanrooms where spacecraft are assembled. Despite rigorous sterilization protocols, these microbes have evolved to survive in some of the harshest, most controlled environments on Earth—conditions that mimic aspects of space itself. Published in the journal Microbiome, the research was a global collaboration involving Read More…
Florida: After spending more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have safely returned to Earth. Their SpaceX Dragon capsule, Freedom, made a successful splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico at 3:27 AM IST on Wednesday. Along with them, astronauts Nick Hague and Alexander Gorbunov were Read More…
NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, will return to Earth on March 18, 2025. The duo had traveled to the ISS aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on its maiden crewed mission. However, due to propulsion issues, the spacecraft was Read More…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, will not return to Earth before March 19, 2025, according to NASA’s latest update. Originally planned as an eight-day mission, their stay extended to nine months due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. During Read More…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore will have to wait longer to return to Earth as their scheduled departure from the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed due to a rocket-related glitch. According to an Associated Press report, a fresh crew of four astronauts from the US, Japan, and Russia must first arrive Read More…
Veteran NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has set a new record for the longest cumulative spacewalking time by a female astronaut, further solidifying her legacy in space exploration. With multiple extravehicular activities (EVAs) conducted during her missions, Williams has now spent a record-breaking number of hours outside the spacecraft, surpassing all previous female astronauts. Williams, known Read More…