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

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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 Launch The Dragon spacecraft, currently undergoing fabrication, assembly, and testing, is expected to arrive at SpaceX’s processing facility in Florida in early January, NASA said in the statement. “Fabrication, assembly, testing, and final integration of a new spacecraft is a painstaking endeavor that requires great attention to detail,” he said, adding: “We appreciate the hard work by the SpaceX team to expand the Dragon fleet in support of our missions and the flexibility of the station program and expedition crews as we work together to complete the new capsule’s readiness for flight.” The Crew-10 mission will carry NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov to the ISS.

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Inside the daring rescue mission to save two NASA astronauts stranded in space for almost a year
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4 days, 1 hour ago

Inside the daring rescue mission to save two NASA astronauts stranded in space for almost a year

Daily Mail  

Two NASA astronauts trapped on the International Space Station since June have been dealt another blow as their rescue mission is delayed once again. Veteran astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived at the ISS aboard Boeing's doomed Starliner capsule with plans to stay for just eight days. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were only meant to spend a …

Sunita Williams will not return from space in Feb 2025. Nasa announces new date
4 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 …

NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station
5 days, 3 hours ago

NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station

Raw Story  

Two U.S. astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said Tuesday as it announced another delay in the mission to bring them home. Veteran astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at the ISS in June aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, and were due to spend eight days on the …

NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station
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5 days, 12 hours ago

NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station

Deccan Chronicle  

Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said Tuesday as it announced another delay in the mission to bring them home.Veteran astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams arrived at the ISS in June aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, and were due to spend eight days on the orbiting …

Technical issues force further delay in Sunita Williams' return from space
5 days, 15 hours 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
5 days, 15 hours 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 …

NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts face more time in space with return delayed until at least late March
5 days, 17 hours ago

NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts face more time in space with return delayed until at least late March

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again. The two test pilots planned on being away just a week or so when they blasted off June 5 on Boeing’s first astronaut flight to the International Space Station. Their mission grew from eight days to eight months after NASA decided to send the company’s …

Sunita Williams turns Santa on International Space Station, prepares for Christmas in space
6 days, 7 hours 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 and crew to undock Dragon from space, send cargo home
1 week ago

Sunita Williams and crew to undock Dragon from space, send cargo home

India Today  

Space Station commander Sunita Williams along with other fellow Nasa astronauts has completed the transfer of cargo to the Dragon spacecraft to be sent to Earth on Monday. SpaceX is targeting Monday, December 16, 2024, for the next undocking opportunity of the CRS-31 Dragon resupply spacecraft from the International Space Station. This adjustment comes after mission managers decided to wave …

Sunita Williams goes through eye exam, trains to return on SpaceX Dragon
1 week, 5 days 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 …

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 …

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 …

Sunita Williams' Starliner impacted hospitalised NASA astronauts' late return. Now, they reveal post-splashdown symptoms
1 month, 1 week ago

Sunita Williams' Starliner impacted hospitalised NASA astronauts' late return. Now, they reveal post-splashdown symptoms

Hindustan Times  

NASA is still not open to revealing why one of its astronauts had to be mysteriously hospitalised overnight after the delayed return of SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission members on October 25. In this image from video provided by NASA, astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps participate in a news conference at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on …

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 …

NASA insists on Sunita Williams, mysteriously hospitalised astronauts' safety amid escalating health concerns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NASA insists on Sunita Williams, mysteriously hospitalised astronauts' safety amid escalating health concerns

Hindustan Times  

NASA has been in hot water since Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore’s week-long space adventure stretched into a months-long wait. Although the initial checkups were merely procedural, one unspecified astronaut from the team had to stay back in the hospital due to a “medical issue.” Mounting health concerns after new Sunita Williams image surfaces from the ISS Hot on …

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.

SpaceX Dragon Crew-8: A Journey to the End of a Stellar Mission
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SpaceX Dragon Crew-8: A Journey to the End of a Stellar Mission

India Today  

Nasa is gearing up for the planned splashdown of the Crew-8 astronauts, marking the end of their six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew conducted numerous scientific experiments and maintenance tasks, contributing to ongoing research in microgravity environments. The return journey began with the undocking of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft from the ISS. The spacecraft's heat shield …

SpaceX Crew's Historic Mission to Return Home Faces Setbacks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SpaceX Crew's Historic Mission to Return Home Faces Setbacks

CNN  

The SpaceX Crew-8 capsule has returned to Earth, but two test pilots, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, were left behind for the simple reason that they were not assigned to that specific spacecraft. Williams and Wilmore were part of a regular crew rotation at the orbiting laboratory, and routine missions typically last about six months. However, the Crew-8 team was …

SpaceX Crew's Return Home Delayed as They Are Left Behind for the Journey
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SpaceX Crew's Return Home Delayed as They Are Left Behind for the Journey

CNN  

The SpaceX Crew-8 capsule is returning to Earth, but two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, will be left behind because they are not assigned to the specific spacecraft. The reason for this is that the mission is part of a regular crew rotation at the orbiting laboratory, and routine missions typically last about six months. The astronauts will be …

SpaceX capsule arrives at space station to save NASA astronauts stranded by Boeing's Starliner
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SpaceX capsule arrives at space station to save NASA astronauts stranded by Boeing's Starliner

Daily Mail  

The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June welcomed their new ride home with the arrival of a SpaceX capsule on Sunday. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a crew of two astronauts, lifts off from launch pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida In this image made from a NASA …

How Sunita Williams ended up stranded in space: The unexpected ordeal
3 months, 1 week ago

How Sunita Williams ended up stranded in space: The unexpected ordeal

The Hindu  

On June 5, 2024, seasoned astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule. What went wrong June 5, 2024 : Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore launched from Cape Canaveral aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule for a weeklong test flight to the International Space Station. : Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore launched from Cape Canaveral …

'Love Being Up Here': Indian-American Astronaut Sunita Williams Reflect On Being Left Behind In Space
3 months, 1 week ago

'Love Being Up Here': Indian-American Astronaut Sunita Williams Reflect On Being Left Behind In Space

News 18  

Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams said Friday it’s been tough dealing with their Boeing ride leaving without them and the prospect of spending several extra months in orbit. It was their first public comments since last week’s return of the Boeing Starliner capsule that took them to the International Space Station in June. As spacecraft pilots, “you don’t …

NASA astronauts react to Boeing Starliner controversy: ‘There were some tough times’
3 months, 1 week ago

NASA astronauts react to Boeing Starliner controversy: ‘There were some tough times’

The Independent  

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Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit
3 months, 1 week ago

Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday it’s been tough dealing with their Boeing ride leaving without them and the prospect of spending several extra months in orbit. It was their first public comments since last week’s return of the Boeing Starliner capsule that took them to the International Space Station in June. The …

Astronauts Left Behind In Space As Troubled Boeing Capsule Returns To Earth Empty
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Astronauts Left Behind In Space As Troubled Boeing Capsule Returns To Earth Empty

Huff Post  

FILE - NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore stand together for a photo enroute to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., for their liftoff on the Boeing Starliner capsule to the international space station. via Associated Press Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule …

Boeing’s Starliner lands on Earth without Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore | Watch video
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing’s Starliner lands on Earth without Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore | Watch video

Hindustan Times  

Boeing Starliner's first astronaut mission concluded on Friday night with an empty capsule landing on Earth, while test pilots Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will remain in space until next year, as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration deemed their return “too risky” at this time. The gumdrop-shaped capsule landed gently at the White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico …

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 …

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}} …

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. …

Without astronauts, Boeing's St
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Without astronauts, Boeing's St

Hindustan Times  

* HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Starliner undocks from ISS for six-hour return trip to Earth {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} * Boeing's Starliner faces technical issues, costing $125 million * Boeing's future in space questioned amid Starliner struggles * Astronauts' 8-day test turns into 8-month mission By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, Sept 6 - Boeing's Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space …

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 …

Boeing's troubled Starliner spaceship to return to Earth sans crew
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing's troubled Starliner spaceship to return to Earth sans crew

Hindustan Times  

Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The century-old aerospace giant's reputation has taken a hammering over thruster malfunctions and helium leaks its spaceship encountered on its way up to the orbital outpost in June, …

Mission to rescue Boeing's stranded astronauts suffers another blow
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mission to rescue Boeing's stranded astronauts suffers another blow

Daily Mail  

NASA has changed its flight plans ahead of a SpaceX mission to bring home the stranded astronauts stuck on the International Space Station and has removed two crew members from the trip's roster. SpaceX Crew-9 will now only fly a two-man mission to the ISS in order to bring back the stranded Boeing Crew, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who …

NASA announces crew members cut from SpaceX flight to free up seats for stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA announces crew members cut from SpaceX flight to free up seats for stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts

The Independent  

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NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station

The Independent  

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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 …

Starliner Timeline: How NASA Boeing Mission Faced Glitches From The Word Go, Much Before Sunita Williams Test Flight
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Starliner Timeline: How NASA Boeing Mission Faced Glitches From The Word Go, Much Before Sunita Williams Test Flight

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Sunita Williams’s Return: NASA said on August 24 it will bring back Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to Earth uncrewed, which meant that the two astronauts — Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore — it took to the International Space Centre on June 6 as part of its first crewed test flight will have to stay in space until early next year. Commander …

NASA picks Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back astronauts stuck in space in fresh blow to Boeing
3 months, 4 weeks ago

NASA picks Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back astronauts stuck in space in fresh blow to Boeing

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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 NASA has announced that it will use SpaceX’s Dragon capsule to bring home …

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, in Space for 80 days, to return to Earth in February 2025: NASA
3 months, 4 weeks 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
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Will Come Home on SpaceX’s Dragon Next Year
54 years, 11 months ago

The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Will Come Home on SpaceX’s Dragon Next Year

Wired  

NASA has announced that astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return to Earth next February aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. Now, NASA has decided that Starliner will return home in September without Wilmore and Williams, who will stay on with the existing station crew and will return on SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission next year. “We want to further understand the root …

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 …

Two NASA astronauts could remain stuck on the International Space Station until next year
4 months, 1 week ago

Two NASA astronauts could remain stuck on the International Space Station until next year

ABC  

NASA is wrestling with how and when to bring back two astronauts from the International Space Station after repeatedly delaying their return aboard the trouble-plagued Boeing space capsule. Two US astronauts who blasted into space for an eight-day mission in June may be stuck on the International Space Station until next year if their Boeing Starliner cannot be repaired for …

Why NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams may be stuck in space until next year
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams may be stuck in space until next year

The Hindu  

NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after repeatedly delaying their return aboard Boeing's troubled capsule. Before that happens Wilmore and Williams would fashion seats for themselves in the SpaceX Dragon capsule currently docked at the space station. To make room for Wilmore and Williams, NASA said Wednesday it could …

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