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NASA astronaut spots 'two metallic spherical orbs' flying by his airplane over Texas

A former NASA astronaut has come forward to reveal that he personally witnessed 'two metallic spherical orbs' whizz by his plane this August while flying above Texas. A former NASA astronaut has come forward to reveal that he personally witnessed 'two metallic spherical orbs' whizz by his plane while flying above Texas. Above, an example of a 'metallic sphere' weather …

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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 …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

What is Sunita Williams' salary and what perks does NASA offer?

India Today

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been in the news for many months ever since she and her colleague Butch Wilmore got stuck in space months ago after rocketing into orbit on Boeing's Starliner capsule. Beyond the thrill of space travel, Williams' role as an astronaut comes with generous financial compensation as well as benefits from NASA. As a NASA astronaut, …

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3 days, 21 hours ago

SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS

Raw Story

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to fly private crew missions to the International Space Station in partnership with a Calfornia-based startup, the two companies said on Thursday. The missions are contingent on approval by NASA and involve the Vast startup, which also aims to launch the world's first commercial space station as early as next year. "Enabling payload and crewed …

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4 days, 5 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 …

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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 …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Indian astronaut Gp. Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla to go to space in spring 2025

India Today

In a historic milestone for India, astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station in spring 2025. As part of their preparation, Shukla and his backup, Group Captain Prashanth Nair, have undergone extensive training with international partners, including NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The Indian …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

NASA offers USD 20,000 prize for innovative astronaut rescue plan

India TV News

NASA is calling on creative thinkers to help create a life-saving system for rescuing astronauts stranded on the Moon. They're offering a reward of up to USD 20,000 for the best design that can safely transport an astronaut in a spacesuit across the Moon's rough and challenging surface. As part of a larger prize pool of USD 45,000 for the …

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NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again

Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA announced more delays Thursday in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo. The investigation into heat shield damage from the capsule’s initial test flight two years ago took time, officials said, and other spacecraft improvements are still needed. NASA will use the Orion capsule with its original heat shield for …

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Who is Jared Isaacman? From private astronaut to Trump’s pick to head Nasa

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US President-elect Donald Trump has selected tech billionaire Jared Isaacman as Nasa’s next chief. The 41-year-old earlier made headlines for becoming the first private astronaut to conduct a spacewalk US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he plans to nominate Jared Isaacman, a tech billionaire and the first private astronaut to conduct a spacewalk, as Nasa’s next chief. AFP US President-elect …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump names billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief

Deccan Chronicle

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire online payments entrepreneur and the first private astronaut to conduct a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA.The nod raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, given Isaacman's financial ties to SpaceX chief Elon Musk, who is set to co-lead a government efficiency commission and is one of Trump's …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

NASA once again delays astronaut moon landing, pushing to 2027

CNN

CNN — NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon this decade amid a renewed international push for lunar exploration, is facing more delays. The space agency has “done extensive testing to understand the risk that our astronauts will have while accomplishing the goals of landing back on the moon,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Thursday, adding …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Meet new Nasa chief Jared Isaacman: Billionaire, pilot, astronaut, spacewalker

India Today

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman as his pick to head the American space agency Nasa. Jared Isaacman is a prominent American entrepreneur, pilot, and astronaut, who will now be in command of the world's most powerful space agency as its new administrator. Isaacman's experience with SpaceX will likely enhance NASA's collaboration with private companies, further …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Who is Jared Isaacman? Billionaire SpaceX astronaut picked to lead Trump’s NASA

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. The former president cited Isaacman’s accomplishments in business, philanthropy, and space, saying his passion and dedication made …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump names billionaire private astronaut as next NASA chief

Raw Story

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the online payments billionaire and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA. The nod could spark questions about potential conflicts of interest, given Isaacman's extensive financial ties to Elon Musk, who is set to co-chair a government efficiency commission and is one of …

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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 …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Isro's Gaganyaan astronaut gets a taste of food he will eat in space

India Today

Axiom Space recently conducted an engaging training session for the crew of its upcoming Ax-4 mission, focusing on meal preparation for their journey to the International Space Station. This training provided the astronauts with a glimpse into the diverse food options they will have during their mission, emphasising the importance of nutrition in space. The assigned #Ax4 crew learned how …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Space science is ‘directly relevant’ to life on Earth, UK astronaut says

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 Experiments conducted in space are “directly relevant” to people’s day-to-day lives on Earth, …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Indian astronaut undergoes altitude training to stay alert during mission to space

India Today

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is going through intense training session for his upcoming space mission with Axiom-4. The assigned #Ax4 team participated in altitude training, which involves training in an atmospheric chamber that replicates the conditions astronauts might encounter during their mission. pic.twitter.com/3Ju5YtXnKj — Axiom Space November 26, 2024 During the training, the atmospheric chamber replicates various scenarios, …

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1 month ago

Sunita Williams health update: How Space Station commander tracks her sleep in space

India Today

Nasa astronaut and International Space Station commander Sunita Williams is participating in groundbreaking research to monitor sleep patterns in space using cutting-edge technology. Williams wears an Actiwatch Spectrum, an advanced wrist-worn device that represents a significant upgrade from previous sleep monitoring technology used on the ISS. This vest tracks heart rate and breathing patterns during sleep without disturbing the wearer, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Space station leaks and aging spacesuits: NASA astronaut warns about risks, says ’It’s not a comfortable thing’

Live Mint

NASA astronaut and Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick shed light on the challenges posed by aging hardware on the International Space Station and NASA's extravehicular mobility units, commonly known as spacesuits. NASA Office of Inspector General report: Cracks and leaks in the Russian Service Module NASA faces growing challenges in ensuring the continuous operation of the ISS through 2030. Despite efforts, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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NASA astronaut spots 'two metallic spherical orbs' flying by his airplane over Texas

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

What is Sunita Williams' salary and what perks does NASA offer?

SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS

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

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

Indian astronaut Gp. Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla to go to space in spring 2025

NASA offers USD 20,000 prize for innovative astronaut rescue plan

NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again

Who is Jared Isaacman? From private astronaut to Trump’s pick to head Nasa

Trump names billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief

NASA once again delays astronaut moon landing, pushing to 2027

Meet new Nasa chief Jared Isaacman: Billionaire, pilot, astronaut, spacewalker

Who is Jared Isaacman? Billionaire SpaceX astronaut picked to lead Trump’s NASA

Trump names billionaire private astronaut as next NASA chief

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

Isro's Gaganyaan astronaut gets a taste of food he will eat in space

Space science is ‘directly relevant’ to life on Earth, UK astronaut says

Indian astronaut undergoes altitude training to stay alert during mission to space

Sunita Williams health update: How Space Station commander tracks her sleep in space

Space station leaks and aging spacesuits: NASA astronaut warns about risks, says ’It’s not a comfortable thing’

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from space

Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from aboard the Space Station

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