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

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...

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Why NASA Uses Space Capsule Instead of Space Shuttle for Sunita Williams’ Safe Landing

Why NASA Uses Space Capsule Instead of Space Shuttle for Sunita Williams’ Safe Landing

20 Mar 2025

In 2003, NASA's Columbia Space Shuttle tragically disintegrated upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board, including Indian-origin astronaut Kalpana Chawla. This disaster prompted NASA to reconsider its approach to astronaut landings, leading to a significant shift from space shuttles to space capsules. Why NASA Stopped Using Space...

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

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...

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NASA astronauts return to Earth: What Next? | TDG Explainer

NASA astronauts return to Earth: What Next? | TDG Explainer

20 Mar 2025

n Tuesday, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after a 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), along with astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov. Their mission was supposed to last only one week but ended up being extended due to technical delays. The crew,...

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Donald Trump Confirms White House Visit for Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore After Their Recovery

Donald Trump Confirms White House Visit for Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore After Their Recovery

19 Mar 2025

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have successfully landed on Earth after a prolonged nine-month spaceflight. Originally scheduled as a short seven-day stay on board Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, their mission went on for a longer period owing to several technical glitches. Their safe splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico was...

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How Sunita Williams Survived 9 Months in Space? What Happens to Them Upon Returning to Earth? | TDG Explainer

How Sunita Williams Survived 9 Months in Space? What Happens to Them Upon Returning to Earth? | TDG Explainer

19 Mar 2025

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore landed safely off the coast of Florida on Tuesday (US local time) in a SpaceX capsule, ending a mission that had lasted much longer than originally intended. The astronauts were sent into the space for only 1 week but the mission extended a...

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Dolphins Say ‘Hi’ To Sunita Williams! Astronaut’s Splashdown Gets An Adorable Welcome | WATCH

Dolphins Say ‘Hi’ To Sunita Williams! Astronaut’s Splashdown Gets An Adorable Welcome | WATCH

19 Mar 2025

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have finally returned to Earth after what was initially planned as an eight-day mission turned into a nine-month ordeal in space. They were accompanied by NASA’s Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, forming the NASA/SpaceX Crew-9 team. Splashdown and a Unique Welcome Their...

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Trump Fulfills Promise: Stranded Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Return Safely to Earth

Trump Fulfills Promise: Stranded Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Return Safely to Earth

19 Mar 2025

The White House confirmed on Wednesday that President Donald Trump successfully fulfilled his promise to rescue two astronauts who had been stranded in space for nine months. The crew safely splashed down in the Gulf of America, expressing gratitude to SpaceX, NASA, and Elon Musk for their efforts. Astronauts Sunita...

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Smiling Astronauts Step Out Of Dragon Capsule After 17-Hour Journey

Smiling Astronauts Step Out Of Dragon Capsule After 17-Hour Journey

19 Mar 2025

NASA astronaut Nick Hague became the first out of the Dragon capsule, smiling as he was wheeled to a medical checkup on the recovery ship. Within moments, Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov emerged, also smiling and waving to the crew. Barry "Butch" Wilmore, the fourth and last astronaut on board, also...

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“All Smiles!” Crew-9 Astronauts Take First Fresh Breath After 9 Months In Space

“All Smiles!” Crew-9 Astronauts Take First Fresh Breath After 9 Months In Space

19 Mar 2025

The Dragon Freedom spacecraft's side hatch has been opened, providing a first glimpse at the astronauts' return to solid ground after more than nine months of living on the International Space Station (ISS). As the world sees the Crew-9 astronauts for the first time, relief and happiness are clear. SpaceX's...

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