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  Sunita Williams, other astronauts celebrate Christmas in space, spark social media buzz | VIDEO

  Trending | December 26, 2024 8:15 IST

  NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore brought holiday cheer to the ISS with Santa hats and a Christmas tree. Their extended mission sparked social media curiosity about how they managed festive celebrations in space.

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  Technical issues force further delay in Sunita Williams' return from space

  Science | December 18, 2024 20:00 IST

  Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were supposed to stay in space for only eight days, but their stay has been extended to eight months due to various technical issues.

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  Astronauts Sunita Williams and crew react to ‘Toxic’ smell on space station

  Science | November 27, 2024 20:09 IST

  Investigators are working to determine the source of the odour, which may have originated either from the Progress spacecraft or its vestibule connecting to the ISS. This incident follows a series of earlier issues with Russian spacecraft, raising concerns about their reliability.

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  Starlink launches Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity

  Technology | November 26, 2024 12:38 IST

  Starlink users are already enjoying speeds of 250-350 Mbps, far exceeding typical fibre connections in some areas. The service is expected to deliver speeds surpassing 2Gbps shortly as next-generation satellites are deployed.

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  SpaceX's sixth Starship mission partially successful, booster explodes in the ocean

  Science | November 20, 2024 10:32 IST

  SpaceX's recent launch was Starship's sixth test flight, during which the company intentionally pushed Starship to its limits. The company will now make further modifications to Starship before the next flight.

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  Starlink Satellite Internet gaining popularity and momentum in India: Everything you need to know

  Technology | November 19, 2024 20:39 IST

  Elon Musk’s SpaceX-owned Starlink aims to transform internet connectivity by offering high-speed satellite internet across over 100 countries. With its ability to work in remote areas, Starlink is bridging the digital divide like never before.

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  ISRO uses Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch satellite for in-flight Wi-Fi

  Science | November 19, 2024 6:59 IST

  ISRO's new satellite weighs 4,700 kg and is capable of providing broadband in remote areas as well as in-flight Wi-Fi services. Currently, ISRO lacks the capability to launch heavier satellites.

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  SpaceX pushes Taiwanese suppliers to expand abroad: Details here

  Science | November 05, 2024 17:18 IST

  In response to potential risks to their supply chains, some Taiwanese companies in critical sectors like satellites and semiconductors are working to reduce reliance on local manufacturing, seeking to safeguard operations amid rising tensions.

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  SpaceX achieves milestone of catching giant Starship Booster in 5th flight test

  Science | October 14, 2024 19:18 IST

  SpaceX's 5th Starship test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, was a major success, marking a world-1st achievement. The company successfully caught the Super Heavy booster using a tower with giant arms. This innovative recovery method enables the booster to be reused, advancing SpaceX's reusable rocket.

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  SpaceX catches 19-storey Super Heavy rocket mid-air | WATCH VIDEO

  Science | October 13, 2024 18:59 IST

  While Starship continued its journey towards a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, all eyes turned to the returning booster.

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  SpaceX Falcon 9 faces setback: FAA grounds rocket over second-stage malfunction

  Science | October 01, 2024 16:52 IST

  The malfunction caused the Falcon 9 booster to fall into an area of the Pacific Ocean outside the designated safety zone approved by the FAA for the mission.

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  SpaceX launches rescue mission for NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stuck in space

  Science | September 29, 2024 7:13 IST

  SpaceX has long been the leader in NASA's commercial crew program, established as the space shuttles were retiring more than a decade ago.

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  Elon Musk plans to open a portal to Mars by October 2026

  Science | September 23, 2024 14:55 IST

  As SpaceX gears up for these groundbreaking missions, the focus remains on technological achievements and the broader vision of human settlement on Mars, even as Musk navigates the intersection of politics and space exploration.

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  NASA delays SpaceX crew-9 mission to ensure safe launch: New date set for September 26

  Science | September 22, 2024 14:11 IST

  SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been rescheduled for September 26, 2024, after originally being set for August 18. The delay allows for additional time to complete final prelaunch procedures and ensure all systems are fully prepared.

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  Polaris Dawn: First-ever private crew completes historic Spacewalk

  Science | September 15, 2024 19:08 IST

  SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission made history on September 12, 2024, as non-professional astronauts Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis became the first private crew members to perform a spacewalk, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.

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  Polaris Dawn Mission: Civilian astronauts complete groundbreaking spacewalk

  Science | September 12, 2024 21:48 IST

  Jared Isaacman, the businessman who is part of the mission says "Earth sure looks like a perfect world". He stated this as he left the SpaceX capsule and stepped out into space.

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  SpaceX sends billionaire crew on historic spacewalk mission: All you need to know

  Science | September 11, 2024 9:45 IST

  SpaceX launched four private astronauts into space aboard a modified Crew Dragon capsule, marking the start of the Polaris Dawn mission. This five-day mission, which lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 5:23 a.m. EST (0923 GMT), aims to test new spacesuit designs and more.

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  SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to bring Starliner astronauts back by next year: NASA

  Science | August 27, 2024 12:44 IST

  NASA has finalised that Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will be back on Earth by February 2025. SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission will bring the astronauts back and NASA has said to remain committed to work with Boeing.

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  SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission to launch on August 27 with plans for private spacewalk: All you need to

  Science | August 26, 2024 16:30 IST

  Leading the mission is Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who is both funding and commanding the mission. He will be accompanied by pilot Scott 'Kidd' Poteet, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, and SpaceX engineers Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, who will serve as mission specialists.

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  NASA considers options as Sunita Williams awaits crucial mission decision

  Science | August 22, 2024 18:44 IST

  NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6, now face uncertainty regarding their return to Earth.