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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams stranded in space for 9 months finally set for return
Science | Mar 04, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTNASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, stranded in space for nine months, are finally set to return after multiple delays. Know why their mission was extended and how NASA is ensuring their safe return.
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NASA reveals probable date of Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore's return to Earth from ISS
World | Feb 14, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTIndian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Willmore are likely return from ISS to Earth in mid-March.
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Sunita Williams sets spacewalking record, surpasses Peggy Whitson's feat | Here's the video
World | Jan 31, 2025, 11:38 AM ISTNASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore came out of the International Space Station (ISS) for a 5.5-hour spacewalking on Thursday. They broke the record of former astronaut Peggy Whitson.
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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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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams undertakes spacewalk amid challenges
World | Jan 16, 2025, 07:54 PM ISTNASA astronaut Sunita Williams took on a critical spacewalk to address technical challenges onboard her spacecraft.
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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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Yearender 2024: Kamala Harris to Manu Bhaker, Women Pioneers of 2024 in Sports, Space, and Beyond
Originals | Dec 24, 2024, 09:17 PM ISTFrom breaking records to leading political campaigns, several extraordinary women like Kamala Harris and Manu Bhaker have dominated the global stage in 2024. These trailblazers have overcome immense challenges, showcasing unparalleled talent and resilience.
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Yearender 2024: From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, women who made global headlines
World | Dec 19, 2024, 11:35 PM ISTYear ender 2024: Sunita Williams is a retired Navy helicopter pilot and a former record holder for the most spacewalks by a woman. This year, she embarked on an eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Boeing Star.
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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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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from space
Science | Nov 13, 2024, 07:34 PM ISTWith the rising concerns related to the health of Sunita Williams, it was recently discovered that she stated being fit and healthy. The astronaut has been in space for months and has been working out to maintain her health.
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Diwali 2024: Sunita Williams wishes Diwali from space, sends special message from ISS
News | Oct 29, 2024, 01:49 PM ISTDiwali 2024: NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been in space for nearly five months, extended her warmest wishes for Diwali to those celebrating the festival in the United States and around the globe.
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US President Biden to celebrate his last Diwali at White House, featuring astronaut Sunita Williams
World | Oct 28, 2024, 10:21 AM ISTThis would be US President Joe Biden's last Diwali reception at the White House as he is not running for the presidential election.
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Boeing's Starliner capsule returns to Earth without astronauts: Here's what next
Science | Sep 07, 2024, 11:03 AM ISTStarliner landed at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 12:01 a.m. ET on September 7 (9:31 a.m. IST). Ground teams are now preparing to transport Starliner back to Florida for analysis and refurbishment.
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SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission to launch on August 27 with plans for private spacewalk: All you need to
Science | Aug 26, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTLeading 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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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, in Space for 80 days, to return to Earth in February 2025: NASA
Science | Aug 25, 2024, 06:12 AM ISTVeteran NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, both former military test pilots, became the first crew to ride Starliner on June 5 when they were launched to the ISS for what was expected to be an eight-day test mission.
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NASA considers options as Sunita Williams awaits crucial mission decision
Science | Aug 22, 2024, 06:44 PM ISTNASA 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.
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Two NASA astronauts including Sunita Williams confident Boeing's space capsule can return
Science | Jul 10, 2024, 10:31 PM ISTThe test flight was expected to last a week or so, enough time for Wilmore and Williams to check out the capsule while docked at the station. But problems with the capsule's propulsion system, used to maneuver the spacecraft, prompted NASA and Boeing to delay the flight home several times.
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Watch: Sunita Williams dances in excitement after reaching International Space Station
Trending | Jun 07, 2024, 08:43 AM ISTSpaceX and Boeing developed their respective vehicles under NASA’s Commercial Crew Programme, a partnership with private industry contractors. From the outset, the space agency aimed to have both companies operating at once.
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US: Another setback for Boeing, first Starliner test flight with Sunita Williams delayed again
Science | Jun 02, 2024, 09:35 AM ISTNASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were strapped in the Starliner capsule when a computer abruptly aborted the launch countdown. Boeing's planned crewed test flight has faced a series of delays amid competition with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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Boeing Starliner capsule carrying Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to take off on May 17 now
Science | May 08, 2024, 03:54 PM ISTThe next scheduled liftoff date has been confirmed for May 17th, as announced following the rescheduling of Boeing Co's Starliner space capsule launch. This mission has been set to carry out the first-ever crew test flight with two US astronauts aboard.