Sunita Williams' return to Earth to be further delayed: NASA
1 week ago

Sunita Williams' return to Earth to be further delayed: NASA

Hindustan Times  

NASA on Wednesday announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return to Earth will be further delayed until at least late March 2025. The agency said that Williams and Willmore would return to Earth along with astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov after the four-member Crew-10 mission reaches the space station. SpaceX Dragon Endeavour, the Northrop Grumman resupply ship, the Soyuz MS-25 crew ship, the Progress 88 and 89 resupply ships, and the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft are also currently docked together with the ISS. Boeing's Starliner also acted as a 'lifeboat' for Williams and Willmore before it was hit by thruster failures and helium gas leaks, leaving those two stranded inside ISS.

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Christmas cheer! Astronauts’ Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams’ Santa hat photos in space ignite new theories
12 hours, 28 minutes ago

Christmas cheer! Astronauts’ Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams’ Santa hat photos in space ignite new theories

Live Mint  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are currently on a prolonged mission aboard the International Space Station, have become the subject of fresh conspiracy theories following their festive Christmas update. A video featuring the pair in Santa hats and holiday attire sparked widespread speculation on social media about the mission’s circumstances. While some conspiracy theories have previously focused …

Sunita Williams looks ‘skinny’ in new NASA photo, netizens concerned: ‘Evacuate ASAP’
3 days, 10 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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5 days, 3 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
6 days, 6 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 …

NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March
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54 years, 11 months ago

NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March

Wired  

NASA has again postponed the return to Earth of Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station after Boeing's Starliner capsule malfunctioned in the middle of this year. "Fabrication, assembly, testing, and final integration of a new spacecraft is a painstaking endeavor that requires great attention to detail,” said Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial …

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

Bad news for Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore: Space rescue mission delayed again
1 week ago

Bad news for Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore: Space rescue mission delayed again

Hindustan Times  

Stranded NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore’s rescue mission has hit another snag. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore during a press conference from the International Space Station on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. Sunita Williams-Butch Wilmore's February return pushed to Spring 2025 Following a tussle between the US space agency and Boeing, NASA ultimately ruled the …

Technical issues force further delay in Sunita Williams' return from space
1 week ago

Technical issues force further delay in Sunita Williams' return from space

India TV News  

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to remain in space longer than initially planned. The astronauts, who launched aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule for the company's first crewed mission to the International Space Station, were originally scheduled for a week-long mission. Their mission was intended to last eight days but was extended to eight months following NASA's decision to return …

Facing more delays, NASA astronauts to remain in space until at least March 2025
1 week ago

Facing more delays, NASA astronauts to remain in space until at least March 2025

Salon  

A long trip to space is about to get even longer. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were originally supposed to spend only about a week aboard the International Space Station, but due to issues with their spaceship, have remained stuck for months. Originally slated to return in February, the two astronauts are now going to remain onboard on …

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ‘turn Santa’ in space as ISS preps for Christmas
1 week, 1 day ago

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ‘turn Santa’ in space as ISS preps for Christmas

Live Mint  

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ‘turned Santa’ on board the International Space Station this week ahead of Christmas. NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Sunita Williams pose for a fun holiday season portrait while speaking on a ham radio inside the Space Station's Columbus laboratory module,” the agency wrote on X alongside a photo of the duo. While NASA managers bristle …

Sunita Williams turns Santa on International Space Station, prepares for Christmas in space
1 week, 1 day ago

Sunita Williams turns Santa on International Space Station, prepares for Christmas in space

Hindustan Times  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew aboard the International Space Station are preparing to celebrate Christmas in space. After the Space X Dragon capsule made a cargo delivery to the ISS which included supplies and holiday gifts for the crew, NASA shared a picture of the veteran astronaut wearing a Santa hat. NASA shared a picture of veteran astronaut …

Sunita Williams goes through eye exam, trains to return on SpaceX Dragon
2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams goes through eye exam, trains to return on SpaceX Dragon

India Today  

Space Station Commander Sunita Williams is preparing to return from space and is undergoing training in the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Following the suit checks, she collaborated with Nasa Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore to perform eye examinations using the Ultrasound 2 device. Wilmore also transferred cargo between the Kibo and Columbus laboratory modules and installed air quality sensors inside Quest, contributing …

NASA's stuck astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore hit 6 months in space; just 2 more to go. The journey so far
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NASA's stuck astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore hit 6 months in space; just 2 more to go. The journey so far

Hindustan Times  

Butch Wilmore and Indian-origin Sunita "Suni" Williams, known throughout the world as the stranded astronauts, completed six months in orbit on Thursday, with two more months to go. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, known as the stranded astronauts, finished six months in space on Thursday, with two months remaining. On June 5, Butch Wilmore Sunita Williams launched into space, becoming …

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.

Boeing's Starliner Spaceship: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Sunita Williams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing's Starliner Spaceship: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Sunita Williams

ABP News  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were taken to space by the Boeing Starliner spacecraft in early June. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to return to Earth in February next year. The Starliner spacecraft separated from the International Space Station on the night of September 6th and landed back on Earth in the early hours of September …

Space News: Boeing's Starliner Spaceship Returns To Earth Without Astronauts | ABP News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Space News: Boeing's Starliner Spaceship Returns To Earth Without Astronauts | ABP News

ABP News  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were taken to space by the Boeing Starliner spacecraft in early June. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to return to Earth in February next year. The Starliner spacecraft separated from the International Space Station on the night of September 6th and landed back on Earth in the early hours of September …

Sunita Williams's Starliner becomes only spacecraft to launch with crew, land empty
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams's Starliner becomes only spacecraft to launch with crew, land empty

India Today  

In an unprecedented turn of events, Boeing's damaged Starliner spacecraft became the first vehicle in spaceflight history to launch with a crew but return to Earth without them as it landed safely on Saturday. The Starliner, part of Nasa's Commercial Crew Program, launched on June 5, 2024, carrying Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station. …

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, Butch Wilmore, in Space for 80 days, to return to Earth in February 2025: NASA
4 months ago

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, in Space for 80 days, to return to Earth in February 2025: NASA

India TV News  

NASA on Saturday announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are in the Space for 80 days, will return to the Earth from the International Space Station in February 2025. The two NASA astronauts who flew to the International Space Station in June this year aboard Boeing's faulty Starliner capsule will need to return to Earth on a …

NASA: Stuck Boeing Starliner astronauts will return in 2025 with SpaceX
4 months ago

NASA: Stuck Boeing Starliner astronauts will return in 2025 with SpaceX

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. AP AUDIO: NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule AP correspondent Julie Walker reports NASA …

NASA gives crucial update on when astronauts trapped in space will return to Earth - and why any sooner could burn them to a crisp
4 months, 1 week ago

NASA gives crucial update on when astronauts trapped in space will return to Earth - and why any sooner could burn them to a crisp

Daily Mail  

NASA said it needs at least another week to determine how long its stranded astronauts will be stuck in space because of Boeing's faulty space craft. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore were only supposed to be up there for eight days when they launched on Boeing's Starliner in June, but an issue with the craft's thruster system means …

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 could have to stay in space till February 2025, Nasa says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams could have to stay in space till February 2025, Nasa says

India Today  

Nasa officials announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently aboard the International Space Station, might return to Earth on SpaceX's Crew Dragon in February 2025 instead of Boeing's Starliner. This has led to internal disagreements within Nasa about whether to accept the risk of a Starliner return or opt for the safer alternative of using Crew Dragon. Nasa …

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, Butch Wilmore's return date not fixed as Boeing's Starliner still stuck in space, NASA says
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore's return date not fixed as Boeing's Starliner still stuck in space, NASA says

Hindustan Times  

Already more than a month late getting back, two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule, officials said Thursday. **EDS: IMAGE VIA @ISS_Research POSTED ON JUNE 1, 2024** Cape Canaveral: Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ahead of an inaugural crewed test flight of Boeing�s Starliner spacecraft to …

Sunita Williams's return from space: Nasa, Boeing to make important announcement
5 months 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

Why are two Boeing astronauts stuck in space?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Why are two Boeing astronauts stuck in space?

Al Jazeera  

A series of problems with the new Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has delayed their return from the International Space Station. Two NASA-trained astronauts who were testing Boeing’s new CST-100 Starliner spacecraft have been forced to remain aboard the International Space Station orbiting the Earth some 400km after experiencing technical difficulties with their spacecraft. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were …

NASA astronauts waiting on the International Space Station are 'not stranded', Boeing says
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NASA astronauts waiting on the International Space Station are 'not stranded', Boeing says

ABC  

In short: Two astronauts on a mission to the International Space Station don't know when they'll be back on Earth after equipment faults delayed their return flight. Two astronauts on a mission to the International Space Station don't know when they'll be back on Earth after equipment faults delayed their return flight. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are part of …

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to travel in space tomorrow: Details here
7 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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