What ISRO chief S Somanath said on Sunita Williams' delayed return from space
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What ISRO chief S Somanath said on Sunita Williams' delayed return from space

Hindustan Times  

Indian Space Research Organisation chief S Somanath has assured that the delayed return of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams from the International Space Station should not be a worrying issue as the space station is a safe place for people to stay for a long time. ISRO chief Dr S Somanath and Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams Sunita Williams could be in space for months; NASA reiterates astronauts are ‘not stranded’ In an interview with NDTV, the ISRO chief said, "It is not just Sunita Williams or any other astronaut. NASA's ISS spacesuit nightmare builds up while Sunita Williams is still stuck in space He also praised Williams for her courage in travelling on the first flight of a new space vehicle. Meanwhile, NASA's Commercial Crew Program manager, Steve Stich has said that the US space agency is considering extending the duration of Starliner's mission from 45 days to 90 days, CNN reported.

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Sunita Williams looks ‘skinny’ in new NASA photo, netizens concerned: ‘Evacuate ASAP’
1 day, 18 hours ago

Sunita Williams looks ‘skinny’ in new NASA photo, netizens concerned: ‘Evacuate ASAP’

Live Mint  

Netizens raised concerns over NASA astronaut Sunita Williams's health after the US space agency posted a picture of her and another NASA astronaut, Don Pettit. NASA captioned the photo as, “Another day, another sleigh ⛄️❄️NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Suni Williams pose for a fun holiday season portrait while speaking on a ham radio inside the space Station's Columbus laboratory …

Sunita Williams Is Not Coming Back In February As NASA Delays Crew-10 Launch Date
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3 days, 11 hours ago

Sunita Williams Is Not Coming Back In February As NASA Delays Crew-10 Launch Date

ABP News  

Science News: NASA has announced that SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station is now targeting no earlier than late March 2025 for its launch. The two seasoned astronauts, along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, are to be brought back by the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that is taking the Crew-10 members to ISS. Crew-10 …

Sunita Williams will not return from space in Feb 2025. Nasa announces new date
4 days, 14 hours ago

Sunita Williams will not return from space in Feb 2025. Nasa announces new date

India Today  

In a significant development for space exploration, Nasa has delayed the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station until late March 2025. Steve Stich, manager of Nasa’s Commercial Crew Program, explained that the delay allows teams to complete processing on a new Dragon spacecraft, emphasising the meticulous work required in spacecraft preparation. The Crew-10 …

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth delayed again? Astronauts stranded on ISS to now return on…
5 days, 17 hours ago

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth delayed again? Astronauts stranded on ISS to now return on…

Live Mint  

NASA has announced another delay in the return of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been aboard the International Space Station since June 2024. NASA said, “The agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission with NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will return to Earth following the arrival of Crew-10 to the orbital …

Sunita Williams flew to space first time 18 years ago. She made this record
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Sunita Williams to step out of Space Station, likely to conduct spacewalk
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sunita Williams to step out of Space Station, likely to conduct spacewalk

India Today  

Nasa astronaut and Space Station commander Sunita Williams is currently preparing for a series of spacewalks. Williams, a veteran of three space missions, undertook essential tasks including swapping a data recorder box between suits and inspecting the life support gear of her spacesuit, following resizing and configuration work completed the previous day. Williams expressed enthusiasm about her extended mission aboard …

Sunita Williams speaks on deteriorating health concerns in space: ‘We have lot of fun up here, don’t worry about us’
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Sunita Williams becomes space janitor, cleans Space Station bathroom
1 month ago

Sunita Williams becomes space janitor, cleans Space Station bathroom

India Today  

Space Station Commander Sunita Williams conducted orbital plumbing in space. Meanwhile, Nasa Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore has been busy on the International Space Station conducting crucial fire safety experiments and maintaining spacesuits. Wilmore replaced experiment samples inside the Combustion Integrated Rack, a facility designed to study how flames spread in microgravity. The process involved removing the securing hardware and installing …

What stranded Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore are eating on the International Space Station amid weight loss reports
1 month ago

What stranded Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore are eating on the International Space Station amid weight loss reports

Hindustan Times  

A few days ago, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stranded on the International Space Station for five months, joined the space agency in quashing fears of her deteriorating health. Previously released images of the Indian-origin astronaut and her mission partner Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore revealed a “gaunt” vision, hinting at her drastic weight loss in space. NASA astronauts Suni …

Stranded Sunita Williams rubbishes deteriorating health ‘rumours’ amid severe weight loss claims
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1 month, 1 week ago

Stranded Sunita Williams rubbishes deteriorating health ‘rumours’ amid severe weight loss claims

Hindustan Times  

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is currently making the most of her extended space stay on board the International Space Station, broke her silence over the growing concerns about her health. However, Williams has since silenced the “rumours,” attributing her noticeably different appearance to “fluid shifts.” NASA astronaut Sunita Williams breaks silence on health concerns Despite previously being seen …

Is Sunita Williams’ health deteriorating in space? Here’s what NASA said as new photos reveal ’shocking weight loss’
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1 month, 1 week ago

Is Sunita Williams’ health deteriorating in space? Here’s what NASA said as new photos reveal ’shocking weight loss’

Live Mint  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may be feeling the ill effects of a prolonged stay in space — with recent photos showing a significant weight loss. New photos of the astronaut have gone viral on social media with many flagging her ‘drastic’ weight loss over the past year. So it’s a priority to help her stabilize the weight loss and hopefully …

Sunita Williams’ shocking weight loss onboard ISS mission sparks concern in NASA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams’ shocking weight loss onboard ISS mission sparks concern in NASA

Live Mint  

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station for more than 150 days, has lost a considerable amount of weight, leading to health concerns, reported a NY Post. According to the report, Williams was supposed to spend eight days in space, but her Boeing Starliner spacecraft faced some technical issues and delayed her return to Earth until February …

Is Sunita Williams falling sick amid extended space mission?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is Sunita Williams falling sick amid extended space mission?

Firstpost  

What began as an eight-day mission has turned into an exhausting six-month stay for NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore due to a Boeing Starliner malfunction. Image courtesy: X/@arboretum914 NASA has been under immense pressure after a week-long mission for astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore turned into a six-month wait on the International Space Station due …

16 Sunrises and Sunsets Every Day: Astronauts Experience Unique Cycle on International Space Station
1 month, 2 weeks ago

16 Sunrises and Sunsets Every Day: Astronauts Experience Unique Cycle on International Space Station

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams, an astronaut on the International Space Station, experiences 16 sunrises and sunsets every day due to the station's high speed and unique rotation pattern. Her schedule is based on UTC, which eliminates natural sleep cues. Astronauts follow a fixed routine to maintain health and maintain synchronization with Earth-based teams.

Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Extends Diwali Wishes from 260 Miles Above Earth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Extends Diwali Wishes from 260 Miles Above Earth

Hindustan Times  

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams shared Diwali wishes from the International Space Station (ISS). She expressed her gratitude to US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their involvement in the Diwali celebrations. She also highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the resilience of her family.

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space have flown long missions before
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space have flown long missions before

Hindustan Times  

CE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The two NASA astronauts left behind at the International Space Station following the return of Boeing's troubled capsule are Navy test pilots who have ridden out long missions before. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are now full-time station crew members along with the seven others on board. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} …

Space News: Watch Big And Latest Astronomy Related Updates Only On ABP News | Sunita Williams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Space News: Watch Big And Latest Astronomy Related Updates Only On ABP News | Sunita Williams

ABP News  

Sunita Williams, the renowned astronaut, is set to return to Earth, and her journey home will be accompanied by two fellow astronauts. The Economic Times reports that Williams, who has been part of the International Space Station for an extended period, will return with astronauts Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency and Sergey Prokopyev of Roscosmos, the Russian space …

Sunita Williams' husband and mother break silence over her extended stay on ISS: ‘She told me…’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams' husband and mother break silence over her extended stay on ISS: ‘She told me…’

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, two NASA astronauts, arrived at the International Space Station on 5 June on Boeing's Starliner spaceship. Nelson informed reporters that “space flight is risky even at its safest and even at its most routine.” On being asked about the decision to keep them on the ISS, he said the move to return the Starliner without …

NASA's decision on Sunita Williams' return from Space Station still pending; may extend into early 2025
4 months, 1 week ago

NASA's decision on Sunita Williams' return from Space Station still pending; may extend into early 2025

Hindustan Times  

NASA announced on Wednesday that the decision on whether to keep astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams at the International Space Station remains unresolved, with a possible extension “until early next year,” according to an Associated Press report. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams The report mentioned that instead of returning to Earth aboard Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule, Wilmore and Williams might …

Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams: Two astronauts stranded in space by Boeing Starliner may return on SpaceX in 2025
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams: Two astronauts stranded in space by Boeing Starliner may return on SpaceX in 2025

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since early June may not …

Sunita Williams went to space for 8 days stuck until February 2025? NASA eyes Elon Musk’s SpaceX for rescue
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams went to space for 8 days stuck until February 2025? NASA eyes Elon Musk’s SpaceX for rescue

Hindustan Times  

NASA is facing a mounting crisis and pressure as astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore find themselves stranded on the International Space Station. Boeing Crew Flight Test crew members Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore work in the Boeing Starliner simulator NASA said on Wednesday that it is looking into every way to get its astronauts back home. NASA looking into …

Sunita Williams's return from space: Nasa to provide latest Starliner update
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams's return from space: Nasa to provide latest Starliner update

India Today  

Nasa is set to provide a crucial update on the status of the International Space Station operations, including the Boeing Crew Flight Test and Nasa’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission. The agency will share the latest update at 10:00 pm IST on Wednesday and reveal the developments regarding astronaut Sunita Williams aand Commander Butch Willmore's return from space. Commander Butch Wilmore and …

When Will Sunita Williams Return From Space? Here Is What Latest NASA Updates Say About Starliner Status
4 months, 3 weeks ago

When Will Sunita Williams Return From Space? Here Is What Latest NASA Updates Say About Starliner Status

ABP News  

After nearly two months aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are gearing up for their return to Earth. “Teams are taking their time to analyze the results of recent docked hot-fire testing, finalize flight rationale for the spacecraft’s integrated propulsion system, and confirm system reliability ahead of Starliner’s return to Earth from the International …

Sunita Williams goes through eye checks as work continues to bring her back
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams goes through eye checks as work continues to bring her back

India Today  

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station as part of the Boeing Crew Flight Test mission, underwent a series of eye checks along with her fellow crew members. The eye checks were led by Williams' crewmates, including Nasa astronaut Frank Epps, European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Dominick, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Nikolai Chub. In addition to the eye …

Sunita Williams's return from space: Nasa, Boeing to make important announcement
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sunita Williams's return from space: Nasa, Boeing to make important announcement

India Today  

Nasa and Boeing are set to make a crucial announcement regarding the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station. The two astronauts have been aboard the ISS since June 6, following their launch on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft as part of Nasa's Commercial Crew Program. Recently, engineering teams from Nasa and Boeing completed ground …

Sunita Williams Sends Message To Earth Amid Worries Over Boeing Starliner's Return From Space: Watch Video
5 months, 1 week ago

Sunita Williams Sends Message To Earth Amid Worries Over Boeing Starliner's Return From Space: Watch Video

ABP News  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are currently stranded on the International Space Station, have expressed confidence that the Boeing Starliner spacecraft will safely bring them to Earth despite facing significant technical issues. During a live press call from the station recently, mission commander Wilmore expressed 'absolute confidence' in the Starliner team and spacecraft for their safe return …

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures
5 months, 1 week ago

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures

The Hindu  

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who should have been back on Earth weeks ago said Wednesday that they're confident that Boeing's space capsule can return them safely, despite a string of vexing breakdowns. NASA test pilots Wilmore and Indian-origin Williams launched aboard Boeing's new Starliner capsule early last month, the first people to ride it. NASA's commercial crew program …

Two NASA astronauts including Indian-American Sunita Williams confident Boeing's space capsule can return
5 months, 1 week ago

Two NASA astronauts including Indian-American Sunita Williams confident Boeing's space capsule can return

India TV News  

Two NASA astronauts including Indian-American Sunita Williams have said that they are confident Boeing's space capsule can return them safely despite leaks and engine trouble, the AP reported on Wednesday. The two NASA astronauts are staying longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing's new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there. Veteran NASA …

NASA shares good news about Boeing Starliner as Sunita Williams still in space
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA shares good news about Boeing Starliner as Sunita Williams still in space

Hindustan Times  

Amid the growing concerns about the Boeing Starliner's return to Earth, NASA has shared some good news. In this photo provided by NASA, Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams pose for a portrait inside the vestibule between the forward port on the International Space Station's Harmony module and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 13, 2024. …

Sunita Williams could be in space for months; NASA reiterates astronauts are ‘not stranded’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams could be in space for months; NASA reiterates astronauts are ‘not stranded’

Hindustan Times  

Although Sunita “Suni” Williams and Butch Wilmore's Boeing Starliner spacecraft was originally projected to carry out its mission for a few days, the two astronauts have been seemingly stuck in space for three weeks and counting. In this photo provided by NASA, Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, center, pose with Expedition 71 Flight Engineers Mike …

Sunita Williams and other US astronauts aboard ISS forced to take shelter as Russian satellite breaks up near station
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams and other US astronauts aboard ISS forced to take shelter as Russian satellite breaks up near station

Hindustan Times  

A Russian-owned decommissioned satellite endangered several ISS astronauts after it fractured near the space station. In this photo provided by NASA, Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams pose for a portrait inside the vestibule between the forward port on the International Space Station's Harmony module and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 13, 2024. According to …

Will Elon Musk's SpaceX ‘rescue’ Sunita Williams from space after Starliner's Helium leak?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Elon Musk's SpaceX ‘rescue’ Sunita Williams from space after Starliner's Helium leak?

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk owned SpaceX might step in to rescue Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore stranded at the International Space Station after their Boeing Starliner experienced troubling helium leaks. Boeing Crew Flight Test crew members Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore work in the Boeing Starliner simulator at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Nov. 3, 2022. Astronauts Wilmore …

Indian-origin astronaut, Sunita Williams, returns to space for the third time, here’s a look at her illustrious career
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams dances in joy after reaching ISS. Watch
6 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 …

Watch: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams dances in excitement after reaching International Space Station
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams dances in excitement after reaching International Space Station

India TV News  

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, who along with other astronauts reached to the International Space Station, couldn't control her emotions after the Boeing Starliner safely docked at the ISS, and displayed a dancing gesture with a big smile on her face. Boeing’s Starliner, the first crewed spacecraft piloted by Sunita Williams, safely reached the International Space Station on June 6. Earlier …

Indian-origin Sunita Williams' Boeing Starliner spacecraft successfully docked to ISS
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian-origin Sunita Williams' Boeing Starliner spacecraft successfully docked to ISS

India TV News  

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams arrived at the International Space Station aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft in the early hours of Friday. The seven members of Expedition 71, along with the two crew flight test members, gathered for a team portrait aboard the space station. The spacecraft was launched on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch …

Meet Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts onboard Boeing's Starliner
6 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. …

Astronaut Sunita Williams To Take Off For Her Third Space Mission, To Stay At ISS For A Week
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Astronaut Sunita Williams To Take Off For Her Third Space Mission, To Stay At ISS For A Week

News 18  

NASA astronaut Sunita L. Williams will soon head for the International Space Station and is currently training to be the pilot of the Crew Flight Test mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The International Space Station is a collaborative space laboratory orbiting Earth, where astronauts of different nationalities have conducted scientific research, technological experiments and worked on international projects related to …

Astronaut Sunita Williams greets Indians on occasion of 75th Independence Day
3 years, 4 months ago

Astronaut Sunita Williams greets Indians on occasion of 75th Independence Day

Live Mint  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams along with top US senators, including Democrat Mark Warner and Republican John Cornyn greeted Indians and Indian-Americans on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day. She said, "NASA and ISRO have cooperated in many different areas, including Earth and space science. She praised ISRO and said that she is interested in the Gaganyaan mission--India's first human …

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