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ISRO-European Space Agency Sign Deal For Cooperation In Astronaut Training
ISRO on Saturday said it has entered into an agreement with European Space Agency (ESA) for cooperation on activities related to astronaut training, mission implementation, and research experiments.
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Boeing Starliner Astronauts’ Return Delayed Until March 2025 Following SpaceX Delay
NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, will remain on the International Space Station (ISS) until March 2025 due to a delay in the SpaceX Crew-10 mission. The launch of Crew-10 has been postponed to allow for the completion of a new Crew Dragon capsule. This delay extends their stay from t...
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NASA's Astronaut Sunita Williams Poses with Tentacle-Armed Astrobee Robot on ISS: Report
NASA’s Astrobee robot tested its REACCH system aboard the ISS, demonstrating advanced robotic arms inspired by gecko adhesion for satellite servicing and space debris management. Astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 72 Commander, participated in the demonstration inside the Kibo module, mimicking the robot’s flexible arms. The technology aims ...
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Explained: Why NASA Delayed Sunita Williams' Return From Space
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams' return from the International Space Station has been delayed once again. Ms Williams, 59, will now touch down on earth after March next year. NASA insists that the crew is healthy and safe aboard the ISS.
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Video: China Breaks US Space Record With 9-Hour Long Spacewalk
China has broken the US-held record for the world's longest spacewalk after two of its astronauts completed a nine-hour spacewalk on Tuesday.
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NASA Again Delays Return Of Astronauts Stranded On Space Station
Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said.
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SpaceX Dragon Cargo Capsule Returns to Earth After CRS-31 Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule successfully undocked from the International Space Station on December 16, 2024, as part of the CRS-31 mission. Carrying thousands of pounds of research materials and supplies, the spacecraft is expected to splash down off the coast of Florida on December 17. Dragon remains the only cargo spacecraft capable of safely...
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New Synthetic Antioxidant Inspired by 'Conan the Bacterium' Could Shield Humans from Radiation
Researchers have developed a synthetic antioxidant inspired by Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium nicknamed "Conan the Bacterium" for its ability to survive extreme radiation levels. This lab-made compound, called manganese-dependent peptide (MDP), combines manganese ions, phosphate ions, and a peptide from D. radiodurans to neutralise harmful ra...
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Trump Nominates Jared Isaacman as Next NASA Administrator
Jared Isaacman, billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, has been nominated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as the next NASA administrator. Isaacman, who founded Shift4 Payments and commanded SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission and Polaris Dawn, brings a unique mix of business success and space exploration experience. His nomination reflect...
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"Another Day, Another Sleigh": Sunita Williams Turns Santa On Space Station
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are getting into the Christmas holiday spirit.
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When The Stars Gossip OTT Release Date: Lee Min-Ho, Gong Hyo-Jin Starrer Netflix Sci-Fi Drama to Stream Soon
The sci-fi K-drama When The Stars Gossip, starring Lee Min-Ho and Gong Hyo-Jin, follows astronauts navigating life and challenges aboard a spacecraft after a meteorite disaster threatens Earth. Featuring a mix of humour, action, and heartfelt moments, the series premieres on Netflix on January 4, 2025. Directed by Park Shin-Woo and written by Seo S...
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Watch: Astronaut Sunita Williams Serves Up A Lesson In Zero-Gravity Hydration
In a virtual event, Sunita Williams provided students with a glimpse into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS), including the method astronauts use to drink fluids in zero gravity.
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Watch: Sunita Williams Demonstrates Zero-Gravity Drinking In Virtual Space Session
She explained the use of special pouches and shared insights into spaceflight, inspiring young minds to explore the cosmos.
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NASA Delays Artemis 2 Mission to 2026, Artemis 3 Crewed Moon Landing For Mid-2027
NASA has announced delays in the Artemis missions, citing the need for additional technical preparations. Artemis 2, the first crewed Moon mission since the Apollo era, will now launch in 2026. Artemis 3, the programme's lunar landing mission, has been moved to mid-2027 due to Orion spacecraft readiness and other challenges. Adjustments to the spac...
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Trump's NASA Pick, Musk's Business Partner, May Face Political Challenges
Donald Trump's pick to helm NASA, a private astronaut and close ally of Elon Musk's SpaceX, is a central figure of a speedy, commercial-focused side of the space industry who would face unfamiliar political challenges as an administrator.
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ISRO-European Space Agency Sign Deal For Cooperation In Astronaut Training
ISRO on Saturday said it has entered into an agreement with European Space Agency (ESA) for cooperation on activities related to astronaut training, mission implementation, and research experiments.
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Boeing Starliner Astronauts’ Return Delayed Until March 2025 Following SpaceX Delay
NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, will remain on the International Space Station (ISS) until March 2025 due to a delay in the SpaceX Crew-10 mission. The launch of Crew-10 has been postponed to allow for the completion of a new Crew Dragon capsule. This delay extends their stay from t...
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NASA's Astronaut Sunita Williams Poses with Tentacle-Armed Astrobee Robot on ISS: Report
NASA’s Astrobee robot tested its REACCH system aboard the ISS, demonstrating advanced robotic arms inspired by gecko adhesion for satellite servicing and space debris management. Astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 72 Commander, participated in the demonstration inside the Kibo module, mimicking the robot’s flexible arms. The technology aims ...
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Explained: Why NASA Delayed Sunita Williams' Return From Space
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams' return from the International Space Station has been delayed once again. Ms Williams, 59, will now touch down on earth after March next year. NASA insists that the crew is healthy and safe aboard the ISS.
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Video: China Breaks US Space Record With 9-Hour Long Spacewalk
China has broken the US-held record for the world's longest spacewalk after two of its astronauts completed a nine-hour spacewalk on Tuesday.
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NASA Again Delays Return Of Astronauts Stranded On Space Station
Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said.
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SpaceX Dragon Cargo Capsule Returns to Earth After CRS-31 Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule successfully undocked from the International Space Station on December 16, 2024, as part of the CRS-31 mission. Carrying thousands of pounds of research materials and supplies, the spacecraft is expected to splash down off the coast of Florida on December 17. Dragon remains the only cargo spacecraft capable of safely...
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New Synthetic Antioxidant Inspired by 'Conan the Bacterium' Could Shield Humans from Radiation
Researchers have developed a synthetic antioxidant inspired by Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium nicknamed "Conan the Bacterium" for its ability to survive extreme radiation levels. This lab-made compound, called manganese-dependent peptide (MDP), combines manganese ions, phosphate ions, and a peptide from D. radiodurans to neutralise harmful ra...
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Trump Nominates Jared Isaacman as Next NASA Administrator
Jared Isaacman, billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, has been nominated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as the next NASA administrator. Isaacman, who founded Shift4 Payments and commanded SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission and Polaris Dawn, brings a unique mix of business success and space exploration experience. His nomination reflect...
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"Another Day, Another Sleigh": Sunita Williams Turns Santa On Space Station
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are getting into the Christmas holiday spirit.
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When The Stars Gossip OTT Release Date: Lee Min-Ho, Gong Hyo-Jin Starrer Netflix Sci-Fi Drama to Stream Soon
The sci-fi K-drama When The Stars Gossip, starring Lee Min-Ho and Gong Hyo-Jin, follows astronauts navigating life and challenges aboard a spacecraft after a meteorite disaster threatens Earth. Featuring a mix of humour, action, and heartfelt moments, the series premieres on Netflix on January 4, 2025. Directed by Park Shin-Woo and written by Seo S...
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Watch: Astronaut Sunita Williams Serves Up A Lesson In Zero-Gravity Hydration
In a virtual event, Sunita Williams provided students with a glimpse into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS), including the method astronauts use to drink fluids in zero gravity.
-
Watch: Sunita Williams Demonstrates Zero-Gravity Drinking In Virtual Space Session
She explained the use of special pouches and shared insights into spaceflight, inspiring young minds to explore the cosmos.
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NASA Delays Artemis 2 Mission to 2026, Artemis 3 Crewed Moon Landing For Mid-2027
NASA has announced delays in the Artemis missions, citing the need for additional technical preparations. Artemis 2, the first crewed Moon mission since the Apollo era, will now launch in 2026. Artemis 3, the programme's lunar landing mission, has been moved to mid-2027 due to Orion spacecraft readiness and other challenges. Adjustments to the spac...
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Trump's NASA Pick, Musk's Business Partner, May Face Political Challenges
Donald Trump's pick to helm NASA, a private astronaut and close ally of Elon Musk's SpaceX, is a central figure of a speedy, commercial-focused side of the space industry who would face unfamiliar political challenges as an administrator.
