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NASA astronauts, awaiting return after delay, conduct joint spacewalk
Science | Jan 31, 2025, 11:11 AM ISTSunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been in space for the last 8 months. They exited the ISS to conduct maintenance work and check for any surviving microbes from Earth.
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Shubhanshu Shukla, ISRO astronaut, to pilot Axiom Mission 4, India's first crewed ISS mission
Science | Jan 30, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTISRO 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 | Jan 29, 2025, 01:17 PM ISTSunita 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.
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SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight after successful booster catch, Elon Musk reacts
Science | Jan 17, 2025, 07:44 AM ISTElon Musk’s company revealed that the spacecraft’s six engines shut down one by one, leading to the loss of contact and the mission’s abrupt end. The spacecraft was supposed to soar across the Gulf of Mexico from Texas on a near loop around the world similar to previous test flights.
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Sunita Williams, other astronauts celebrate Christmas in space, spark social media buzz | VIDEO
Trending | Dec 26, 2024, 08:15 AM ISTNASA 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 | Dec 18, 2024, 08:00 PM ISTSunita 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 | Nov 27, 2024, 08:09 PM ISTInvestigators 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 | Nov 26, 2024, 12:38 PM ISTStarlink 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 | Nov 20, 2024, 10:32 AM ISTSpaceX'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 | Nov 19, 2024, 08:39 PM ISTElon 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 | Nov 19, 2024, 06:59 AM ISTISRO'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 | Nov 05, 2024, 05:18 PM ISTIn 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 | Oct 14, 2024, 07:18 PM ISTSpaceX'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 | Oct 13, 2024, 06:59 PM ISTWhile 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 | Oct 01, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 29, 2024, 07:13 AM ISTSpaceX 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 | Sep 23, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTAs 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 | Sep 22, 2024, 02:11 PM ISTSpaceX’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 | Sep 15, 2024, 07:08 PM ISTSpaceX'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 | Sep 12, 2024, 09:48 PM ISTJared 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.