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‘Smoked turkey, Brussels sprouts’: Sunita Williams reveals Thanksgiving plans in space; watch video – Times of India

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Screengrab from Thanksgiving message video by astronauts (Photo: YouTube/Nasa) Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members have revealed how they will mark Thanksgiving whilst aboard the International Space Station.The team will partake in a specially prepared feast featuring smoked turkey, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and spiced apples. This celebration upholds a long-standing custom…

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Gulf splashdown explained: Why SpaceX’s booster catch attempt fell short – Times of India

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SpaceX aborted a crucial booster catch attempt on Tuesday during the sixth test of Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, despite achieving this feat weeks earlier. The mission, however, achieved several new objectives during its hour-long journey.The Starship system, standing at nearly 400 feet (121 metres), launched at approximately 5 pm ET from SpaceX’s Starbase…

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NASA sounds alarm over ISS leak – growing concerns for astronaut safety and station integrity | – Times of India

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The International Space Station (ISS) has long been a symbol of international collaboration and scientific achievement, but it now faces a critical challenge. A leak aboard the station, first detected in 2019, has worsened over time, raising concerns about the safety of the crew and the station’s long-term stability. NASA and Russia’s Roscosmos, responsible for…

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NASA alert! ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid approaching Earth on November 13 sparks worldwide concern | – Times of India

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NASA is on heightened alert as a large asteroid, named 99942 Apophis and ominously nicknamed the “God of Chaos,” approaches Earth. Apophis is set to make its closest pass on November 13, sparking worldwide interest and concern. Though scientists assure that this pass will occur at a safe distance of about 19,000 miles (31,000 kilometres),…

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With Trump in White House, will Elon Musk’s Mars mission get a boost? | – Times of India

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Elon Musk’s ambition to send humans to Mars could see renewed momentum with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. With the tech billionaire’s backing for Trump’s recent campaign, Musk’s vision of making Mars missions a national priority may gain fresh support from the new US administration, according to Reuters. Reports suggest that with Trump…

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Lost for almost 50 years, Nasa reconnects with Voyager 1 spacecraft 15 billion miles away – Times of India

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Sharing a ground breaking development, Nasa recently announced re-connecting with the 47 year old long lost spacecraft Voyager 1, following years of radio silence. The spacecraft recently turned off one of its two radio transmitters and experts are currently working to uncover the cause.According to the space agency, non-essential systems on the spacecraft are switched…

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Watch: Nasa’s SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth after 236 days in space – Times of India

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Nasa’s Crew-8 mission has safely returned to Earth after 236 days in space. The team, consisting of Nasa astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, successfully splashed down off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, marking the end of their extensive mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft,…

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SpaceX shares breathtaking videos of giant metal arms catching rocket booster mid-air – Times of India

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SpaceX has released breathtaking new footage from the launch tower, showcasing the unprecedented moment when its colossal Super Heavy booster was caught for the first time.The stunning shots from different angles and positions showcase a major milestone in SpaceX’s fifth test flight of the Starship rocket, as the “Super Heavy” booster was returned to the…

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