Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended his heartfelt wishes to NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore upon their safe return to Earth after nearly nine months in space. In a social media post, CM Vijayan praised their determination and resilience in overcoming challenges during their extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Read More…
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Prime Minister Congratulates Crew-9 Astronauts for Their Perseverance
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts, applauding their dedication and perseverance in space exploration. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister praised their determination, stating, “Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts have once again shown us what perseverance truly means.” The Crew-9 mission, which Read More…
NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams Return to Earth After Nine Months in Space
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…
“You Remain Close to Our Hearts”: PM Modi’s Letter to Sunita Williams as She Returns to Earth
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has begun her journey back to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to Williams, acknowledging her contributions to space exploration and expressing India’s pride in her achievements. Williams, along with her crew, is set to land in Read More…
Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to Return to Earth on March 18: NASA
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…
Sunita Williams’ Return to Earth Delayed Again: NASA Sets March 19 as Earliest Date
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…
Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore’s Return Delayed Due to Rocket Glitch
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…
Sunita Williams Sets Record for Longest Spacewalking Time by a Woman Astronaut
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…
Sunita Williams Gears Up for a Festive Christmas on the ISS with Santa Hat Selfie
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 Delays Sunita Williams’ Return; Mission Extended to Spring 2025
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…