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Watch: Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Set New Record Of 5.5-Hour Spacewalk
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on Thursday stepped out of the International Space Station (ISS) for a 5.5-hour spacewalk, setting a new record, the US space agency said.
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What NASA Said After Trump Roped In Musk To Rescue Stranded Sunita Williams
NASA on Wednesday (local time) said it was working with billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX to safely return the astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are for months struck at International Space Station (ISS), back home "as soon as practical.
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Donald Trump Asks Elon Musk to Help Rescue 'Stranded' Sunita Williams
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has confirmed that his company will be responsible for returning astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) in late March 2025. The astronauts were originally scheduled to return in June 2024 but were delayed due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. NASA had ...
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Astronauts' Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions
Extended space missions, such as those aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are linked to significant ocular changes in astronauts. These changes, collectively termed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), affect around 70 percent of astronauts. A recent study found reductions in ocular rigidity, intraocular pressure, and ocu...
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NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Images Of Maha Kumbh Mela From Space: "Largest Human Gathering"
The breathtaking photos showcase the massive scale of the pilgrimage, which has already drawn over 110 million people in its first 14 days.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Photos Of Maha Kumbh Mela From Space
The ISS, orbiting at 28,000 km per hour and 400 km above Earth, captured the grand religious event using its high-powered cameras.
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Here’s How Astronauts Maintain Health in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face unique health challenges due to the effects of microgravity. Ongoing research focuses on monitoring cardiovascular health, muscle fitness, cognitive performance, and sensory perception. Wearable Bio-Monitor sensors track vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure, while devices lik...
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Indian-Origin Sunita Williams Undertakes Spacewalk After 12 Years
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on Thursday stepped out of the International Space Station (ISS) for a spacewalk along with colleague Nick Hague, the US space agency said.
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US Astronauts Upbeat Seven Months Into Eight-Day Mission
Veteran astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, and were due to spend only eight days on the orbiting laboratory.
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NASA Astronaut's Viral Video Of Auroras From Space Leaves Internet Divided
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a breathtaking video of the vibrant green auroras from the International Space Station (ISS).
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Astronauts on ISS Share Christmas Cheer with Floating Candy Canes and Festivities
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) celebrated Christmas in a unique way, creating a festive atmosphere with floating candy canes and a snowman made from storage bags. The multinational crew, including astronauts from NASA and Russian cosmonauts, shared heartfelt messages, reflecting on their unity as a team and the collaborativ...
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Sunita Williams' Christmas Video Sparks Debate Online, NASA Responds
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are currently stuck at the International Space Station (ISS), celebrated Christmas in space with Santa hats, sparking several conspiracy theories on social media.
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SpaceX to Launch Two Private Astronaut Missions to ISS with Vast Space
SpaceX has secured a deal with Vast Space to conduct two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS) using the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule. The missions are part of Vast Space’s broader strategy to advance private space stations, with the company’s Haven-1 space station expected to launch soon. The flights, s...
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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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Watch: Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Set New Record Of 5.5-Hour Spacewalk
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on Thursday stepped out of the International Space Station (ISS) for a 5.5-hour spacewalk, setting a new record, the US space agency said.
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What NASA Said After Trump Roped In Musk To Rescue Stranded Sunita Williams
NASA on Wednesday (local time) said it was working with billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX to safely return the astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are for months struck at International Space Station (ISS), back home "as soon as practical.
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Donald Trump Asks Elon Musk to Help Rescue 'Stranded' Sunita Williams
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has confirmed that his company will be responsible for returning astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) in late March 2025. The astronauts were originally scheduled to return in June 2024 but were delayed due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. NASA had ...
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Astronauts' Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions
Extended space missions, such as those aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are linked to significant ocular changes in astronauts. These changes, collectively termed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), affect around 70 percent of astronauts. A recent study found reductions in ocular rigidity, intraocular pressure, and ocu...
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NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Images Of Maha Kumbh Mela From Space: "Largest Human Gathering"
The breathtaking photos showcase the massive scale of the pilgrimage, which has already drawn over 110 million people in its first 14 days.
-
NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Photos Of Maha Kumbh Mela From Space
The ISS, orbiting at 28,000 km per hour and 400 km above Earth, captured the grand religious event using its high-powered cameras.
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Here’s How Astronauts Maintain Health in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face unique health challenges due to the effects of microgravity. Ongoing research focuses on monitoring cardiovascular health, muscle fitness, cognitive performance, and sensory perception. Wearable Bio-Monitor sensors track vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure, while devices lik...
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Indian-Origin Sunita Williams Undertakes Spacewalk After 12 Years
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on Thursday stepped out of the International Space Station (ISS) for a spacewalk along with colleague Nick Hague, the US space agency said.
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US Astronauts Upbeat Seven Months Into Eight-Day Mission
Veteran astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, and were due to spend only eight days on the orbiting laboratory.
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NASA Astronaut's Viral Video Of Auroras From Space Leaves Internet Divided
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a breathtaking video of the vibrant green auroras from the International Space Station (ISS).
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Astronauts on ISS Share Christmas Cheer with Floating Candy Canes and Festivities
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) celebrated Christmas in a unique way, creating a festive atmosphere with floating candy canes and a snowman made from storage bags. The multinational crew, including astronauts from NASA and Russian cosmonauts, shared heartfelt messages, reflecting on their unity as a team and the collaborativ...
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Sunita Williams' Christmas Video Sparks Debate Online, NASA Responds
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are currently stuck at the International Space Station (ISS), celebrated Christmas in space with Santa hats, sparking several conspiracy theories on social media.
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SpaceX to Launch Two Private Astronaut Missions to ISS with Vast Space
SpaceX has secured a deal with Vast Space to conduct two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS) using the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule. The missions are part of Vast Space’s broader strategy to advance private space stations, with the company’s Haven-1 space station expected to launch soon. The flights, s...
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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 ...
