SpaceX capsule Dragon approaches the ISS (Photo: AP) After months of uncertainty, two astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June finally received their transport that will bring them home next year, thanks to the arrival of a SpaceX capsule on Sunday, as per the Associated Press.SpaceX launched the rescue mission on Saturday,…
SpaceX launched a rescue mission on Saturday to retrieve two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) after safety concerns grounded their Boeing spacecraft. The mission involves a downsized SpaceX crew sent to bring them home, although their return isn’t expected until early next year.The SpaceX…
Boeing’s Starliner capsule made a successful landing in New Mexico early Saturday, but astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are still aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The capsule, which touched down at 0401 GMT (9:30 am local time) after a six-hour journey from the ISS, returned to Earth without its intended passengers.Starliner switched to…
Nasa announced on Friday that it will remove two astronauts from the upcoming crew to make space for two astronauts currently stranded at the International Space Station (ISS). Nasa astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will be removed from the SpaceX flight but are expected to be included in future missions. The agency said that…
In a cosmic twist of irony, Boeing employees are feeling the heat after Nasa announced that SpaceX, the upstart rival run by Elon Musk, will be rescuing two astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The predicament highlights Boeing’s recent string of missteps and has left many within the aerospace giant feeling “humiliated,” reported…
NEW DELHI: Nasa on Saturday announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) in February 2025. Initially launched on June 5 aboard Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for an eight-day mission, their stay has extended to nearly 80 days due to various technical issues with the…
NEW DELHI: Nasa is set to provide a significant update on Saturday regarding the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS). Initially launched on June 5 aboard Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for an eight-day mission, their stay has extended to nearly 80 days due to various technical issues…
NASA Chief Bill Nelson has extended his congratulations to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on its selection of astronauts for an upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Nelson’s commendation highlights the growing partnership between the US and India in space exploration.In a statement on social media platform X, Nelson expressed his enthusiasm,…
NEW DELHI: Sharing an update on an Indian astronaut going to space in coming weeks, space minister Jitendra Singh has told Lok Sabha that “one Gaganyaatri from Isro will undertake space travel to the International Space Station (ISS)”.In a written reply to the Lower House on Wednesday, the minister said the Indian space agency is…
