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Supernova Remnants Found in Oceanic Samples, Scientists Look to Moon
Scientists have identified supernova debris in deep-sea sediments, including a rare plutonium isotope linked to a kilonova. Researchers believe a neutron star collision occurred nearly 10 million years ago, scattering radioactive material across space. To validate this theory, they plan to analyze lunar soil, which remains undisturbed by Earth's ge...
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NASA Reviews Boeing Starliner’s Future Amid Technical Challenges
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft remains under evaluation following its troubled Crew Flight Test mission. NASA is investigating propulsion issues, including helium leaks and overheating thrusters, with testing set to take place at White Sands. Whether the next flight will carry astronauts is still undecided. NASA aims to certify Starliner for long-...
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Wolf-Rayet 104's Orbit Tilt Reduces Gamma-Ray Burst Threat, Study Finds
New research using Keck Observatory’s instruments confirms that the orbit of Wolf-Rayet 104 is tilted 30-40 degrees away from Earth, lowering concerns about a possible gamma-ray burst. Previously, it was believed that the system’s alignment could pose a risk. However, spectroscopy data now challenges these assumptions, raising new questions abo...
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"Welcome Back, The Earth Missed You": PM Modi On Sunita Williams' Return
In a post welcoming Sunita Williams and Crew-9, PM Modi said that space exploration is about pushing the limits of human potential, daring to dream, and having the courage to turn those dreams into reality.
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"Capsule Full Of Grins": Sunita Williams' Fellow Astronaut After Splashdown
Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint.
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"Proud moment For Space Community": Ex-ISRO Chief On Sunita Williams' Return
Former ISRO Chief Dr G Madhavan Nair said that the return of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to Earth after nine months at the International Space Station for nine months is a "proud moment" for the Space community.
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"Wish To Utilise Your Expertise In Space Exploration": ISRO Welcomes Sunita Williams
Indian space agency ISRO's message, shared via social media website X, praised Williams for her remarkable achievement and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of NASA, SpaceX, and the US in advancing space exploration.
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"Unsettling Feeling Till Yesterday...": Sunita Williams' Cousin Shares Fear
On Sunita Williams' return to Earth, her cousin Dinesh Rawal said that the NASA astronaut will change the world as she is not an ordinary person.
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"Promise Made, Promise Kept": White House On Sunita Williams' Return
Earlier in January, President Trump had asked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to "go get" the two astronauts home.
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"Will Throw Samosa Party": Sunita Williams' Family Says India Visit Soon
Sunita Williams returned to Earth today after an unexpected nine-month stay in space.
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"They Want To Say Hi": Dolphins Welcome Sunita Williams After Return From Space
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into a nine-month ordeal in space.
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"You Remain Close To Our Hearts": PM Modi's Letter To Sunita Williams
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams today departed for Earth after being stuck on the International Space Station for more than nine months.
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Starliner Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore Return to Earth with Crew-9
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, initially launched on Boeing’s Starliner, have returned to Earth after a prolonged nine-month stay aboard the ISS. Alongside Crew-9 members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, they departed the space station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Freedom. Their return was delayed due to Starliner-related t...
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What Sunita Williams Will Experience During Spacecraft Reentry To Earth
From the astronaut's perspective, the view from a window during reentry is nothing but a wall of fire.
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Sunita Williams' Final Photo Op At Space Station Before Leaving For Earth
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague, Butch Wilmore, today reached Earth after being stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months.
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Supernova Remnants Found in Oceanic Samples, Scientists Look to Moon
Scientists have identified supernova debris in deep-sea sediments, including a rare plutonium isotope linked to a kilonova. Researchers believe a neutron star collision occurred nearly 10 million years ago, scattering radioactive material across space. To validate this theory, they plan to analyze lunar soil, which remains undisturbed by Earth's ge...
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NASA Reviews Boeing Starliner’s Future Amid Technical Challenges
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft remains under evaluation following its troubled Crew Flight Test mission. NASA is investigating propulsion issues, including helium leaks and overheating thrusters, with testing set to take place at White Sands. Whether the next flight will carry astronauts is still undecided. NASA aims to certify Starliner for long-...
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Wolf-Rayet 104's Orbit Tilt Reduces Gamma-Ray Burst Threat, Study Finds
New research using Keck Observatory’s instruments confirms that the orbit of Wolf-Rayet 104 is tilted 30-40 degrees away from Earth, lowering concerns about a possible gamma-ray burst. Previously, it was believed that the system’s alignment could pose a risk. However, spectroscopy data now challenges these assumptions, raising new questions abo...
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"Welcome Back, The Earth Missed You": PM Modi On Sunita Williams' Return
In a post welcoming Sunita Williams and Crew-9, PM Modi said that space exploration is about pushing the limits of human potential, daring to dream, and having the courage to turn those dreams into reality.
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"Capsule Full Of Grins": Sunita Williams' Fellow Astronaut After Splashdown
Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint.
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"Proud moment For Space Community": Ex-ISRO Chief On Sunita Williams' Return
Former ISRO Chief Dr G Madhavan Nair said that the return of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to Earth after nine months at the International Space Station for nine months is a "proud moment" for the Space community.
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"Wish To Utilise Your Expertise In Space Exploration": ISRO Welcomes Sunita Williams
Indian space agency ISRO's message, shared via social media website X, praised Williams for her remarkable achievement and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of NASA, SpaceX, and the US in advancing space exploration.
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"Unsettling Feeling Till Yesterday...": Sunita Williams' Cousin Shares Fear
On Sunita Williams' return to Earth, her cousin Dinesh Rawal said that the NASA astronaut will change the world as she is not an ordinary person.
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"Promise Made, Promise Kept": White House On Sunita Williams' Return
Earlier in January, President Trump had asked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to "go get" the two astronauts home.
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"Will Throw Samosa Party": Sunita Williams' Family Says India Visit Soon
Sunita Williams returned to Earth today after an unexpected nine-month stay in space.
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"They Want To Say Hi": Dolphins Welcome Sunita Williams After Return From Space
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into a nine-month ordeal in space.
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"You Remain Close To Our Hearts": PM Modi's Letter To Sunita Williams
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams today departed for Earth after being stuck on the International Space Station for more than nine months.
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Starliner Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore Return to Earth with Crew-9
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, initially launched on Boeing’s Starliner, have returned to Earth after a prolonged nine-month stay aboard the ISS. Alongside Crew-9 members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, they departed the space station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Freedom. Their return was delayed due to Starliner-related t...
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What Sunita Williams Will Experience During Spacecraft Reentry To Earth
From the astronaut's perspective, the view from a window during reentry is nothing but a wall of fire.
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Sunita Williams' Final Photo Op At Space Station Before Leaving For Earth
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague, Butch Wilmore, today reached Earth after being stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months.
