Sunita Williams will not return from space in Feb 2025. Nasa announces new date
4 days, 8 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 mission will include NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. Nasa Administrator Bill Nelson has consistently prioritised astronaut safety, noting that the extended mission and careful planning reflect the agency’s commitment to protecting its crew.

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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, 6 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, 3 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 …

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, 6 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
Top News
5 days, 15 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, 17 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, 17 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 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 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 …

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 …

'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 stranded in space until next year admit to ‘tough times’
3 months, 1 week ago

Nasa astronauts stranded in space until next year admit to ‘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 …

Boeing's Starliner finally returns to Earth empty - leaving two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station until February
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing's Starliner finally returns to Earth empty - leaving two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station until February

Daily Mail  

Boeing's Starliner has returned to Earth empty after leaving two astronauts who rode the spaceship up to the International Space Station stranded until next year. Boeing and NASA teams working around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed at White Sands, New Mexico, on Saturday Boeing's Starliner lands at the landing site at White Sands Space Harbor …

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 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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NASA on Friday cut two …

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 axed Boeing mission 'to avoid fatal accident'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA axed Boeing mission 'to avoid fatal accident'

Daily Mail  

After Boeing's faulty Starliner capsule left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, NASA faced two options. Ultimately, NASA decided that the risk of a fatal accident is too high to bring the astronauts home on Starliner, meaning that Williams and Wilmore will remain on the ISS until February, 2025. 'I don't think that's terribly surprising given the experience …

Starliner Timeline: How NASA Boeing Mission Faced Glitches From The Word Go, Much Before Sunita Williams Test Flight
3 months, 4 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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

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 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 …

SpaceX will bring Boeing’s Starliner astronauts home from the International Space Station
3 months, 4 weeks ago

SpaceX will bring Boeing’s Starliner astronauts home from the International Space Station

LA Times  

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is prepared for its first test flight in December 2019 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. SpaceX will bring home the two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station for the last two months because of troubles with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, NASA announced Saturday. And a test flight by nature is neither safe nor routine.” The decision by …

NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing's Starliner
3 months, 4 weeks ago

NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing's Starliner

NPR  

NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing's Starliner toggle caption NASA/via AP Boeing’s Starliner will come back to Earth empty, and the two astronauts who took it up into orbit on a test flight will return in a capsule built by a competing company, SpaceX. And the two astronauts supported the agency’s decision, though it means …

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 …

NASA’s decision on Boeing Starliner astronauts more than a week away
4 months, 1 week ago

NASA’s decision on Boeing Starliner astronauts more than a week away

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Two NASA astronauts who have had their mission to the International Space Station repeatedly extended due to problems with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft will need to wait at least another week before they learn how and when they are returning to Earth. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — the two …

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 …

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 …

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — What should have been a quick trip to the International Space Station may turn into an eight-month stay for two NASA astronauts if they have to switch from Boeing to SpaceX for a ride home. There’s lingering uncertainty over the safety of Boeing’s new Starliner capsule, NASA officials said Wednesday, and the space agency is split …

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 in space: Nasa conducts 1,00,000 return simulations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunita Williams in space: Nasa conducts 1,00,000 return simulations

India Today  

Over a month after astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore docked with the Space Station aboard the Starliner spacecraft, their return still remains unconfirmed. Since the launch of Starliner’s Crew Flight Test on June 5, Boeing and Nasa have undertaken extensive testing to ensure a safe return for Williams and her crew. Boeing and Nasa have conducted roughly 1,00,000 computer …

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