Hollywood, space, and beyond: 10 stars who started off at community colleges

4 days, 20 hours ago

How are Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore rebuilding their bodies? Here's what's next for NASA astronauts after homecoming

Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams' 286-day space odyssey has finally come to an end, but the painful fallout from their gruelling mission will continue much longer. After landing in the water, Butch Wilmore, Alexander Gorbunov, Nick Hague and Sunita Williams sat in the SpaceX recovery ship Megan After spending more than nine months in space, both NASA astronauts now face …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

Sunita Williams homecoming: Which school did NASA's 'star-astronaut' graduate from? Know all about her academic journey

Hindustan Times

Sunita Williams may have landed on Earth, but her happiness is over the moon. From Needham High School in Massachusetts to becoming a NASA astronaut, here's how Sunita Williams' academic and professional journey has been, Sunita, who's ancestral village is in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, was born on September 19, 1965, in Ohio, United States. Experience before NASA happened: A timeline …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Sunita Williams’ return: Priyanka Chopra, R Madhavan, Chiranjeevi celebrate ’heroic homecoming’

Live Mint

On Tuesday, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month stay at the space station. Celebs welcome Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Welcoming Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram Stories and lauded the former. Actors Sonu Sood, Manushi Chillar and Rakul Preet Singh also wished Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams …

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Sunita Williams return: Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas welcome astronaut, says our prayers have been answered

The Hindu

After the SpaceX capsule carrying Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Willmore splashed down off the Florida coast, Indian film celebrities celebrated the homecoming of the Indian-American astronaut. Your Story is Unmatchably Dramatic, Utterly Nerve - Wracking, Unbelievably… — Chiranjeevi Konidela March 19, 2025 Sunita William and Butch Willmore were expected to be gone just a week or so after …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Sunita Williams’ space journey: Who is Indian-American astronaut, what did she eat in space? All you need to know

Live Mint

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s nine-month-stay in space finally ended on March 19, after they landed back on Earth on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. Coming to the mission, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore launched aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024, for its first crewed flight, arriving at the International Space Station on June 6. Dana …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

From NASA training to samosas: When Sunita Williams visited Vasant Valley School

India Today

With NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returning to Earth on Tuesday after nine months aboard the International Space Station, her journey till date has come into the limelight once again. With multiple space missions and record-setting spacewalks, Sunita Williams has inspired countless students, scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts -- including the students she met at Delhi’s Vasant Valley School in 2003 …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Samosa In Space & More: 5 Times NASA’s Sunita Williams Gave A Shoutout To Her Indian Roots

ABP News

Sunita Williams: Although NASA astronaut Sunita Williams was born and raised in the United States, she has never been far from her Indian heritage. I had to make sure I had samosas in space with me.” Williams’ love for Indian cuisine is evident, and she even ensured that samosas made their way to space during her Starliner mission. I thought …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Katy Perry is set to go to space, will lead all-woman crew with Lauren Sanchez in Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket

Hindustan Times

Elton John may have been the rocket man but it's Katy Perry who will be heading into space. The aerospace company announced that the American pop star will be transported to space in a rocket operated by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. Katy Perry performs during the FireAid benefit concert on January 30, 2025, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. AP/PTI …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Katy Perry, Gayle King, Jeff Bezos’s girlfriend Lauren Sanchez to fly to Space on Blue Origin’s all-women flight

Live Mint

-- Pop star Katy Perry and CBS’s Gayle King are set to fly to space alongside Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez, on an upcoming all-women flight of Blue Origin’s tourist rocket. In a blog post on Thursday, Blue Origin announced the next six-person crew of its New Shepard rocket, which also includes Kerianne Flynn — a producer — Aisha Bowe …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sunita Williams’ mother reacts to ‘politics’ over NASA astronaut’s return to Earth on Dragon: ‘It was shocking that…’

Live Mint

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' mother, Bonnie Pandya, said she is "not worried" about her daughter, who has been on an extended mission to space. Earlier, in an interview with Fox News, Elon Musk claimed that NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were "left up" at International Space Station for "political reasons, which is not good". NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore …

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2 months ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger sets record straight on leaving the United States

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arnold Schwarzenegger has called out speculation that the actor and former …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams flew to space first time 18 years ago. She made this record

India Today

Astronaut Sunita Williams, who is on an extended eight month long mission to space, made her first venture beyond Earth eight years ago. Sunita Williams flew with astronaut Joan Higginbotham on her inaugural flights to space aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-116 mission in December 2006. The STS-116 mission with Sunita Williams involved complex operations. The STS-116 mission involved …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams speaks on deteriorating health concerns in space: ‘We have lot of fun up here, don’t worry about us’

Live Mint

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is spending extended time in space, has shared that she is enjoying her time up there and is in good health. In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Sunita Williams was asked how she and fellow astronaut Butch are managing their long time in space and whether it takes a toll on the body. Our …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger hands out turkeys in Los Angeles ahead of Thanksgiving

Daily Mail

Arnold Schwarzenegger gave back to his community this week as he handed out turkeys in Los Angeles. The 77-year-old former California governor — who endorsed Kamala Harris last month— was in good spirits as he appeared at Hollenbeck Youth Center and greeted families. Arnold Schwarzenegger gave back to his community this week as he handed out turkeys in Los Angeles …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian-origin astronaut, Sunita Williams, returns to space for the third time, here’s a look at her illustrious career

Hindustan Times

“Don’t let anyone ever tell you, ‘You can’t do it’. On June 5, 2024, the Boeing Starliner, piloted by Williams, lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with astronaut Butch Wilmore as the commander of the mission. Yet another endearing record that Williams set during this mission was to be the first person to complete a …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams dances in joy after reaching ISS. Watch

Hindustan Times

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Boeing Starliner launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida has reached the International Space Station safely. The image shows Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams entering the International Space Station. Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are greeted by the space station crew after Boeing Space Starliner's first crewed journey from Earth," reads the caption …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Astronaut Sunita Williams Impromptu Dance Starline Capsule Docks International Space Station

ABP News

The Boeing Starliner safely docked at the International Space Station on Thursday with Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore. She celebrated her arrival at the space station with a little dance and was seen hugging the seven other astronauts aboard the ISS. ET on June 6. pic.twitter.com/wQZAYy2LGH — Boeing Space June 6, 2024 Williams, who flew to …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts onboard Boeing's Starliner

Hindustan Times

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Boeing Starliner launched toward the International Space Station from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida in a test flight on Wednesday after multiple delays. Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ahead of an inaugural crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams makes history: First woman to pilot spacecraft on test mission

India Today

In a historic achievement, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has become the first woman to pilot a new spacecraft on its inaugural crewed test flight to space. The mission, dubbed Boeing Crew Flight Test, is a crucial step in certifying the Starliner for regular crewed flights to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. pic.twitter.com/WDQKOrE5B6 — NASA …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Starliner launched: Astronaut Sunita Williams pilots 'Calypso' to space

India Today

After multiple delays, two scrubs and several glitches later, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft launched on its maiden human flight to space on Wednesday. Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams flew onboard the Starliner on her third mission alongside astronaut Butch Willmore, who is the commander of the Crew Flight Test mission of the spacecraft. pic.twitter.com/WDQKOrE5B6 — NASA June 5, 2024 Astronaut Sunita Williams, …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

A child porn conviction and angry ‘Star Trek’ fans: Inside the drama around a new sci-fi museum

LA Times

Sci-Fi World, a new “museum” that promises fans real and replica props, costumes and sets from popular films and TV shows, hosted its opening “gala” on Memorial Day in the historic former Sears building just a couple of blocks from the Santa Monica Pier. Lee Grimwade, one of the museum’s lead volunteers who quit a day before the gala, said …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to travel in space tomorrow: Details here

India TV News

Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin NASA astronaut is set to fly to space on Boeing’s Starliner on Tuesday, along with Butch Wilmore. The flight is expected to take off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 8.04 a.m. IST on May 7 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. According to NASA, "Sunita has …

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11 months ago

Serra High space team seeks to turn school into science destination

LA Times

John Moran, Serra High School president, introduces the school’s Space Team, shown at left, who participated in The International Space Station Program, at a pep rally on Friday morning. Seniors Isaiah Dunn, Christopher Holbert, Travis Leonard, Anderson Pecot and Henry Toler, junior Keith Davie and freshman Jonathan Cruz walked their classmates through the 3D-printing experiment they sent into orbit on …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Space shuttle Endeavour is lifted into the sky, takes final position as star of new museum wing

LA Times

The final journey for the last space shuttle ever built is complete. “Here, you can get a feel of the scale, when you’re standing right here next to the external tank and rockets.” Crew members watch as the space shuttle Endeavour is placed into position at the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center. California …

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55 years, 2 months ago

‘I’ve dedicated my life to this mission’: Sara Sabry on making space exploration more accessible

CNN

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, CNN — Last year, Sara Sabry made history when she became the first Egyptian, the first Arab woman and the first African woman in space. Now pursuing a Ph.D. in aerospace sciences at the University of North Dakota, the 30-year-old says she came to the realization that in space research, “very …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger biography 'Arnold' hits the shelves

Hindustan Times

Arnold, a new two-volume biography of Arnold Schwarzenegger by Dian Hanson, tells the life of the Austrian-born star in four parts: as an athlete, actor, American and activist. Schwarzenegger surprised critics by winning a Golden Globe for Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture for his bodybuilder docudrama "Pumping Iron." In 1982, he became famous as "Conan the Barbarian," and …

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2 years, 1 month ago

20 years since Kalpana Chawla didn’t return home from space

Live Mint

February 1 marks 20 years of NASA’s space shuttle Columbia tragedy that took the life of astronaut Kalpana Chawla. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle Challenger crashed on takeoff due to a similar cultural error, killing all seven people inside, including school teacher Christa McAuliffe. Kalpana Chawla, who was chosen by NASA in December 1994, reported at the Johnson Space …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Zoe Saldana: Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols ‘helped so many to prosper’

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Zoe Saldana says that late Star Trek actress Nichelle Nicols …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in ‘bad’ car accident, escapes unhurt

Hindustan Times

Hollywood star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a multi-car crash on Friday, leaving one person injured. “There was a four-vehicle traffic accident on Sunset and Allenford at 4:35 p.m. One vehicle on top of another.one female was transported to a local hospital with an abrasion,” Los Angeles Police Department Officer Drake Madison told Fox News Digital. …

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3 years, 6 months ago

An All-Civilian Crew Has Spent Three Days In Space. Are They Astronauts Now?

NPR

An All-Civilian Crew Has Spent Three Days In Space. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Inspiration4, the first-ever all-civilian crew to go into orbit, is set to splashdown off Florida later today after spending three days in space - orbit, space, splashdown - the right stuff. BRENDAN BYRNE, BYLINE: The crew of four launched on a SpaceX rocket, spent time in orbit and …

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3 years, 8 months ago

'Never Have I Ever' actor juggles show and college with ease

The Independent

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4 years, 1 month ago

Why the next generation of astronaut will be female, older and disabled

The Telegraph

For the first time in 11 years the European Space Agency is looking to recruit new astronauts, in a process that will begin on 31 March. “ESA is strongly encouraging women to apply, because we are seeking to expand gender diversity in our ranks,” says the agency’s official statement, which urges hopefuls to submit their applications within an eight-week window, …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger and daughter Christina match in black while riding bikes in LA

Daily Mail

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his daughter Christina matched in black while riding their bicycles in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Out and about: Arnold Schwarzenegger, 73, and his daughter Christina, 29, matched in black while riding their bicycles in Los Angeles on Tuesday Christina, a graduate of Georgetown University kept warm in an all-black outfit of a zip-up fleece coat with black …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Katherine Schwarzenegger looks happy as she prepares to celebrate her first Thanksgiving as a mom

Daily Mail

Katherine Schwarzenegger appeared in high sprits as she took her three-month old daughter, Lyla, on a walk around her Los Angeles neighborhood on Wednesday. Thanksgiving Eve: Katherine Schwarzenegger appeared in high sprits as she took her three-month old daughter, Lyla, on a walk around her Los Angeles neighborhood on Wednesday She accessorized her look, which showcased her lean post-baby body, …

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4 years, 10 months ago

NASA’s newest test pilots are veteran astronauts, friends

Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The two astronauts who will test drive SpaceX’s brand new rocketship are classmates and friends, veteran spacefliers married to veteran spacefliers, and fathers of young sons. “It’s probably a dream of every test pilot school student to have the opportunity to fly on a brand new spaceship, and I’m lucky enough to get that opportunity with …

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6 years ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger takes break from hectic schedule as he enjoys quality time with Christina

Daily Mail

He's a proud father of six. And Arnold Schwarzenegger enjoyed some quality father-daughter time with 27-year-old Christina over a pamper session at a spa in Los Angeles on Friday. Arnold Schwarzenegger enjoyed some quality father-daughter time with 27-year-old Christina over a pamper session at a spa in Los Angeles on Friday After their nourishing treatments, the pair left the spa …

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7 years ago

A NASA Astronaut Stays In Orbit With SpaceX And Boeing

NPR

A NASA Astronaut Stays In Orbit With SpaceX And Boeing Enlarge this image toggle caption NASA NASA Sunita Williams wasn't the kind of kid who wanted to be an astronaut when she grew up. She has continued her career in space on Earth as a member of NASA's Commercial Crew Transportation Capability, a group of veteran astronauts that works with …

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7 years, 9 months ago

The 30 smartest celebrities in Hollywood

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10 years, 1 month ago

The pioneering female astronauts who never saw space

BBC

The pioneering female astronauts who never saw space 5 February 2015 Sarah Cruddas Features correspondent At the height of the space race, a group of highly skilled female pilots trained to go into space – but never made it into orbit. Nasa had not publicly expressed interest in sending women into space, so testing on the female astronauts began under …

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11 years, 7 months ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger Fast Facts

CNN

Here's a look at the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and former governor of California. Personal Birth date: July 30, 1947 Birth place: Thal, Austria Birth name: Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger Father: Gustav Schwarzenegger, police officer Mother: Aurelia Jadrny Marriage: Maria Shriver Children: with Maria Shriver: Christopher, September 27, 1997; Patrick, September 18, 1993; Christina, July 23, 1991; Katherine, December 13, …

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11 years, 11 months ago

Never thought I'd become an astronaut: Sunita Williams

India TV News

New Delhi, Apr 1 : Sunita Williams holds a world record for the longest space flight by a woman but as a child the Indian American astronaut had never thought about voyaging into space ever. “I never envisioned to be an astronaut and had many failures, but ultimately I reached here,” said Williams while interacting with students at the National …

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11 years, 11 months ago

Never thought I will be an astronaut, says Sunita Williams

Firstpost

Williams, has a total of 50 hours and 40 minutes of spacewalking time over seven spacewalks, the record for number of spacewalks for a female, and most spacewalk time for a female. New Delhi: Sunita Williams holds a world record for the longest space flight by a woman but as a child the Indian American astronaut had never thought about …

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12 years, 5 months ago

Star Trek Week: How Nichelle Nichols Changed the Face of NASA

Wired

Earlier this month the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle threw an anniversary extravaganza celebrating the 1962 World's Fair, as well as their own 40 year anniversary. Like the World's Fair of 1962, Celebrate Seattle honored America's space program, featuring guests of honor including astronaut Cady Coleman and Star Trek alumna Nichelle Nichols. Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on the original …

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Hollywood, space, and beyond: 10 stars who started off at community colleges

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