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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams to Reveal Challenges of 286-Day Extended Starliner Mission

25 Mar 2025

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is all set to share her extraordinary experience of living and working in space for 286 days after an initially planned eight-day test flight aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft turned into an unplanned nine-month mission due to technical malfunctions. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, will discuss the...

Sunita Williams Enters Top 10 for Longest Space Missions with 286-Day ISS Stay

20 Mar 2025

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams went on an eight-day test flight on Boeing's Starliner. Still, they ended up remaining aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for 286 days after their propulsion system failed on their spacecraft. Released on June 5, 2024, they aimed to fly Boeing's first Starliner...

Sunita Williams’ Long-Awaited Return to Earth: How Astronaut Survive in Space; Have A look | TDG Explainer

08 Mar 2025

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, known for her remarkable space missions, is finally returning to Earth after an unplanned nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). She and fellow NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore originally launched aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft in June 2024 for what was supposed to be an eight-day...

Built by Astronauts for Astronauts: Boeing Starliner to Return Without Crew

05 Sep 2024

The Boeing Starliner, which carried Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, is set to return to Earth without any crew members onboard. This decision comes as a result of ongoing issues with the spacecraft, despite it being heralded as a space capsule...

Mystery Noise In Boeing Starliner: Paranormal Or Technical Glitch?

02 Sep 2024

Recently, a crew member aboard Boeing's CST-100 Starliner reported hearing unusual sonar-like noises emanating from a speaker within the spacecraft. This peculiar sound was only audible through the spacecraft's speaker system, and despite extensive investigations, its origin remains unclear. Starliner crew reports hearing strange "sonar like noises" emanating from their...

Sunita Williams Stranded In Space: Boeing’s Troubles Escalate

10 Aug 2024

The trouble began on May 6, when the launch of Boeing’s Starliner was called off due to an issue with the rocket's pressure regulation valve. After fixing the problem, a new launch date was set for June 1, but a software glitch delayed it again. The Starliner finally took off...

Positive Progress In Sunita Williams’ Return Mission From ISS

01 Aug 2024

NASA's Crew Flight Test astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, are one step closer to returning from the International Space Station (ISS) following successful tests of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Despite earlier delays, the positive results have renewed hope for their timely return. The Starliner CS-100, which launched on an Atlas...

Boeing Starliner Triumph: Extended Orbit And High Hopes In Space

03 Jul 2024

Amid concerns surrounding the Boeing Starliner extended stay in space, NASA has shared positive developments. Recently, at a conference, the space agency announced that the spacecraft remains in good condition and can continue orbiting beyond its initial 45-day limit. Originally scheduled for a one-week mission after its June 5 launch,...

Boeing Starliner’s Earth Return Delayed: What’s The Holdup?

19 Jun 2024

NASA’s commercial crew program manager, Steve Stich, has announced a delay in the return of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth. Originally scheduled for June 26, the return has been postponed due to ongoing troubleshooting of thruster issues and a scheduled spacewalk. Initial Mission...

‘Boeing Starliner – Crafted by Astronauts, for Astronauts’: Sunita Williams

11 Jun 2024

Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, has played a significant role in the development of the Starliner space capsule, which prioritizes safety and comfort for astronauts. The capsule, designed by Boeing, stands at 5 meters tall with a diameter of 4.6 meters and weighs 13,000 kilograms during liftoff. It can accommodate...

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