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  Balance, Vision Issues: What Happens To Human Body After 9 Months In Space

  Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment -- these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation.

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  SpaceX Crew-10 Launches to ISS, Relieving Stranded NASA Starliner Crew

  SpaceX has launched the Crew-10 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the ISS. The team will replace Crew-9 members, two of whom have been stranded since June due to Boeing’s Starliner delays. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off successfully on March 14, and Crew-10 is expected to dock with the ISS in about 28 hours. T...

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  Sunita Williams' Homecoming Mission Highlights: NASA-SpaceX Crew Enters Space Station

  Crew-10 ISS Space Docking highlights: NASA and SpaceX launched a crewed mission to the International Space Station to bring home astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.

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  Sunita Williams Closer To Homecoming, NASA, SpaceX Launch Crew-10 Mission

  The NASA and billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX on Friday (local time) launched the Crew-10 mission to bring back stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.

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  SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Delayed Due to Hydraulic Glitch, Rescheduled for March 14

  SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission to the ISS was postponed just 45 minutes before liftoff due to a hydraulic problem in the transporter-erector. The Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon Endurance were unaffected. NASA has rescheduled the launch for March 14 at 7:03 p.m. EDT. The four-member team, led by NASA astronaut Anne McClain, will relieve Crew-9 upon arr...

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  NASA Postpones Mission As Stranded ISS Astronauts Wait

  The launch of the NASA-SpaceX Crew-10 mission meant to pave the way for the return of pair of astronauts stranded on the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday, the US space agency said.

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  NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Set To Return On This Date

  NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose short mission to the International Space Station (ISS) ast year has turned into a 10-month marathon, are finally gearing up for a return to Earth.

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  Boeing Starliner Astronauts Set To Return on March 16 After 10-Month ISS Stay

  A 10-day mission turned into nearly 10 months for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams after technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Initially expected to return on Starliner, they were instead scheduled for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, with their journey delayed until the arrival of Crew-10. NASA has now confirmed their return...

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  NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Dismiss ‘Stranded’ Claims, Set for Return in March

  Contrary to speculation, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are not stranded on the ISS. While their mission was initially set for ten days, technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner have delayed their return. NASA has confirmed that the astronauts will now return aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 in March 2025, aligning with a standard six-...

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  Suspicion Gives Way To TRUST: India-US Joint Space Missions Take Flight

  An Indian astronaut - or a Gaganyatri - will soon travel to the International Space Station (ISS), and a groundbreaking India-US earth-imaging satellite will be launched on an Indian rocket.

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  Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Will Return To Earth On This Date

  NASA and SpaceX are accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from the International Space Station (ISS), which will bring the agency's stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back.

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  Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration

  Reports indicate that 70 percent of astronauts on extended ISS missions develop vision issues linked to spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). The condition, caused by fluid shifts in microgravity, leads to optic nerve swelling, vision impairment, and structural eye changes. While symptoms often reverse upon return to Earth, the long-...

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  Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space

  Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...

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  SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station

  SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...

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  NASA Finalises Crew for Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Mission in 2025

  Axiom Space, in collaboration with NASA, has finalised the crew for its fourth private astronaut mission, scheduled for launch in spring 2025. The crew will spend up to 14 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This mission will mark a significant milestone, with the first-ever ISRO astronaut onboard, as well as the first Polish and Hun...