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…
In a historic milestone for space exploration and gender equality, Janet Petro has become the first woman to serve as Acting Administrator of NASA. Known for her leadership and contributions to aerospace innovation, Petro’s appointment marks a significant step forward in diversifying leadership in the space industry. Petro, who previously served as the Director of Read More…
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is set to celebrate Christmas aboard the International Space Station (ISS), bringing holiday cheer to space. Ahead of the celebrations, Williams and fellow astronaut Don Pettit posed for a cheerful selfie, donning festive Santa hats, as they prepared to mark the occasion in orbit. This lighthearted photo, shared by NASA, captures Read More…
NASA has postponed the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) to Spring 2025 due to ongoing spacecraft issues. The pair, who traveled to the ISS aboard Boeing’s Starliner in June 2024, were originally scheduled for a shorter mission. This delay comes as NASA and Boeing address technical Read More…
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have hit six months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), far exceeding their planned one-week mission due to delays with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Issues such as thruster malfunctions and helium leaks have postponed their return to Earth. NASA is considering SpaceX’s Crew Dragon as an alternative if Starliner remains Read More…
NASA has launched a global competition to develop an innovative rescue system for stranded astronauts on the Moon. With a prize of up to $20,000, the challenge invites designs capable of transporting a fully suited astronaut across the Moon’s rugged terrain in emergencies. The system must be lightweight (under 50 pounds), compact, and functional under Read More…