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  NASA's Artemis II mission to send humans around the moon delayed after last-minute rocket problem

  Science | February 22, 2026 7:16 IST

  NASA has delayed the March 6 launch of Artemis II after engineers found a helium flow problem during final checks. The mission will send four astronauts around the Moon.

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  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams visits Kozhikode, joins KLF sessions till Jan 25

  Science | January 22, 2026 15:50 IST

  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams arrives in Kozhikode for the Kerala Literature Festival, attending multiple sessions till January 25.

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  Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years and epic 9-month stranding on ISS

  Science | January 21, 2026 7:06 IST

  Across 27 yrs at NASA, Williams completed 3 ISS expeditions, totalling 608 days in space that showcased her unyielding determination. Sunita owns the women's record for cumulative spacewalk duration, 62 hours over nine outings, where she fixed solar arrays.

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  NASA orders first-ever medical evacuation from ISS, Crew-11 to splash down on January 14

  Science | January 10, 2026 17:47 IST

  NASA’s first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, deciding to bring four Crew-11 astronauts back to Earth earlier than planned after a medical issue affected one crew member. The astronaut is stable, and NASA has stressed that this is not an emergency.

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  NASA unveils new astronaut class, with 10 chosen from 8,000 applicants

  Technology | September 23, 2025 17:57 IST

  The newly selected astronaut are part of NASA's 24th astronaut class. The space agency first selected 7 astronauts in 1959 and has selected 370 astronauts since then.

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  PM Modi meets astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, discusses India's maiden human spaceflight programme

  India | August 18, 2025 19:55 IST

  During his spaceflight preparations, the PM had asked Mr Shukla to document the entire sequence of his training and stay at the space station, for what would become the handbook for Gaganyaan, first human spaceflight program of India.

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  Speed News: Opposition snubs govt's plan to honour astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in LS

  Originals | August 18, 2025 18:26 IST

  Opposition snubs govt's plan to honour astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha refers Jan Vishwas Bill to Select Committee amid Opposition protests. Rajnath Singh to build consensus on NDA's vice president nominee CP Radhakrishnan. Get all the updates of the day in today's Speed News

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  Lok Sabha holds special discussion on Shubhanshu Shukla's space feat; astronaut to meet PM Modi

  India | August 18, 2025 14:22 IST

  Shubhanshu Shukla returned to India early Sunday morning. Upon his arrival at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Shukla was received by Union MoS for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman V Narayanan.

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  Back from space, now what? How astronauts like Shubhanshu Shukla recover on Earth

  Science | July 16, 2025 15:16 IST

  After returning to Earth, astronauts like India’s Shubhanshu Shukla undergo intense rehabilitation to recover from the effects of microgravity. From muscle loss to balance issues and even psychological shifts, space travel takes a toll on the human body.

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  Speed News: Shubhanshu Shukla's Parents Celebrate with Tears of Joy and Pride

  Originals | July 15, 2025 22:57 IST

  Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns home to an emotional welcome from his proud parents. Odisha to observe bandh on July 17 over student's death, called by 8 parties. Pahalgam attack traced to ISI and Lashkar, acting on Pakistani leadership's orders. Stay updated with today's top stories.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla returns: Indian astronaut's parents celebrate with tears of joy and pride | Video

  India | July 15, 2025 15:46 IST

  Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's safe return from the ISS sparks emotional celebrations in Lucknow, marking a historic milestone for India in human spaceflight.

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  Want to be an astronaut like Shubhanshu Shukla? Check education, qualifications, age and salary

  Career | June 25, 2025 13:24 IST

  Are you wondering what steps to take to become a NASA astronaut? Do you wonder which courses to choose or which degree is most suitable? Scroll down to get your answers.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 space mission launch delayed for 6th time, no new date in sight

  World | June 20, 2025 23:54 IST

  This is the sixth postponement of the mission, which was originally set to launch on May 29 and has faced multiple delays through June.

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  Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to grow green gram, fenugreek in space; know benefits

  Food | June 03, 2025 19:22 IST

  Shubhanshu Shukla to grow green gram, and fenugreek in space. Learn about the benefits of these Indian superfoods and how they'll contribute to a healthy space mission.

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  IAF calls back Gaganyaan astronaut designate Ajit Krishnan amid rising tensions with Pakistan

  India | May 09, 2025 2:23 IST

  IAF astronaut-designate Group Captain Ajit Krishnan has been recalled from Gaganyaan duties amid rising tensions with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor.

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  NASA's oldest full-time astronaut, back on Earth at 70, says space made him feel younger

  Science | April 29, 2025 7:07 IST

  NASA's oldest full-time astronaut, Don Pettit, returned to Earth on April 20 aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule. He spent 220 days on the International Space Station.

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  Elon Musk shares viral video of Japanese astronaut playing solo baseball in space, internet reacts

  Trending | March 26, 2025 14:25 IST

  Elon Musk recently shared a viral video of a Japanese astronaut playing solo baseball in zero gravity. The video has garnered a lot of views so far.

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  Trump on NASA stranded astronaut Sunita Williams: 'I see the woman with the wild hair...' | VIDEO

  World | March 07, 2025 18:42 IST

  US President Donald Trump sparked controversy with a joke about NASA astronauts being "stranded in space," promising, "We’re coming to get you." He also commented on astronaut Sunita Williams' 'wild hair', drawing mixed reactions.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla, ISRO astronaut, to pilot Axiom Mission 4, India's first crewed ISS mission

  Science | January 30, 2025 23:46 IST

  ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) in 2025. Know about the mission, crew details, and India's growing role in space exploration.

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  Trump asks Elon Musk's SpaceX to rescue stranded astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore from ISS

  World | January 29, 2025 13:17 IST

  Sunita Williams along with her fellow astronaut Butch Willmore have been at the ISS since June last year. The pair had launched aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 5 for its first crewed flight, arriving at the space station on June 6.