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 Williams and Wilmore “is the result of our commitment to safety,” as “our core value is safety.” This undated handout picture from Nasa released on July 2, 2024 shows NASA�s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inside the vestibule between the forward port on the International Space Station�s Harmony module and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Sunita Williams' husband and mom await safe return of astronaut While Williams and Wilmore prepare for the long haul, the former's family has opened up about her delay in return to Earth from space. Pandya, who spoke to her daughter two days back, stated that Sunita told her “not to worry about her”, ensuring that “everything’s going to be fine”.

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Sunita Williams Is Not Coming Back In February As NASA Delays Crew-10 Launch Date
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3 days, 7 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 …

Inside the daring rescue mission to save two NASA astronauts stranded in space for almost a year
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4 days, 5 hours 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, 9 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 …

Facing more delays, NASA astronauts to remain in space until at least March 2025
5 days, 19 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 …

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 …

NASA’s stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NASA’s stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go. “I don’t look at these situations in life as being downers.” Boeing flew its Starliner capsule home empty in September, and NASA moved Wilmore and Williams to a SpaceX flight not …

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 celebrates Thanksgiving with a smoked turkey meal in space
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sunita Williams celebrates Thanksgiving with a smoked turkey meal in space

India Today  

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams is celebrating Thanksgiving in space aboard the International Space Station alongside her fellow crew members. This year, Williams and her colleagues, including Barry "Butch" Wilmore enjoyed a special meal featuring traditional dishes such as smoked turkey, cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, and apple cobbler. Williams expressed gratitude for her family and the opportunity to live …

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 …

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from space
1 month, 1 week ago

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from space

India TV News  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has recently responded to rumours about her health aboard the International Space Station, which has been reassuring everyone that she is in good condition and dispelling claims of physical deterioration. Responding to health speculation In a video interview from the ISS, Williams directly addressed recent media speculation, with outlets like The Daily Mail and The New …

Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from aboard the Space Station
1 month, 1 week ago

Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from aboard the Space Station

India Today  

Nasa astronaut Suni Williams has directly addressed recent speculation about her health, reassuring the public that she is in good condition aboard the International Space Station. In a video interview, the Space Station commander responded to concerns raised by media outlets such as The Daily Mail and The New York Post, which had suggested her health might be deteriorating based …

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 …

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.

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 …

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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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 …

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}} …

Stranded astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore receive chilling warning from ex-ISS commander: 'I'd prefer not to…'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stranded astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore receive chilling warning from ex-ISS commander: 'I'd prefer not to…'

Hindustan Times  

After “strange noise” were heard from inside Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's Starliner spacecraft, NASA confirmed that the noise was an audio configuration issue between the space station and Starliner. Hadfield, the commander of the ISS in 2013, took to X and wrote: “There are several noises I'd prefer not to hear inside my spaceship, including this one that Starliner …

Revealed: The shocking conditions endured by NASA astronauts stuck in space due to Boeing's faulty spaceship
4 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The shocking conditions endured by NASA astronauts stuck in space due to Boeing's faulty spaceship

Daily Mail  

Camping out in sleeping bags. NASA's stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are 'roughing it out' on the International Space Station as they remain stranded there with no official return date. Reports suggest the astronauts are living in less-than-ideal conditions, including a lack of proper sleeping arrangements, mounting psychological stress and increasing health risks. NASA officials insist that astronauts …

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 …

Nasa still does not know what to do about its astronauts stuck in space
4 months, 1 week ago

Nasa still does not know what to do about its astronauts stuck in space

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. Nasa is still gathering information to help decide whether it is safe for the two astronauts to …

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 …

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, Butch Wilmore's return date not fixed as Boeing's Starliner still stuck in space, NASA says
4 months, 3 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
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 …

Boeing's Starliner with Sunita Williams stuck in space for entire summer but they're 'enjoying free time'
5 months, 1 week ago

Boeing's Starliner with Sunita Williams stuck in space for entire summer but they're 'enjoying free time'

Hindustan Times  

NASA’s astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are proving they can make the best of an unexpected situation. Despite their return aboard Boeing's Starliner being delayed, the veteran crewmates are reportedly enjoying their extended time on the International Space Station. In this photo provided by NASA, Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams pose for a …

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. …

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 …

NASA astronauts waiting on the International Space Station are 'not stranded', Boeing says
5 months, 3 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 …

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. …

Sunita Williams makes history: First woman to pilot spacecraft on test mission
6 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 …

US: Another setback for Boeing, first Starliner test flight with Sunita Williams delayed again
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US: Another setback for Boeing, first Starliner test flight with Sunita Williams delayed again

India TV News  

Florida: In another setback for Boeing, its first crewed test flight aboard its new Starliner space capsule with Indian-origin astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams was called off at the last minute following due to a computer problem. String of delays for the planned space mission This was the second launch attempt of the Starliner crewed test flight. With two astronauts aboard, …

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 …

Sunita Williams To Pilot Starliner's First Crewed Mission To Space Station
2 years, 6 months ago

Sunita Williams To Pilot Starliner's First Crewed Mission To Space Station

The Quint  

Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams and NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore will fly on Boeing Crew Flight Test, Starliner's first crewed mission to the International Space Station, according to the US space agency. In her current role as the Crew Flight Test pilot, Williams will be replacing NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, who was originally assigned to the mission in 2018. A …

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