Jared Isaacman, a billionaire private astronaut. — Reuters/ File I will soon announce a new nominee, says US president. White House says Nasa administrator to lead humanity into space. Nomination shakeup appears to be a snub of billionaire Musk. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was withdrawing his nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a close ally of …
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With schedules more packed than ever, squeezing in a workout can feel like a luxury. Sure, we all get the same 24 hours in a day—but between commutes, meetings, and endless to-do lists, who really has time for the gym?If pounding the pavement isn’t your thing and home workouts still bring back lockdown-era dread, NASA might have just the answer …
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After their return to the earth, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will undergo a 45-day rehabilitation programme to adjust to the earth’s gravity. The rehabilitation program which aims at post-flight reconditioning begins on the day of landing and is held for 2 hours per day, seven days a week and will continue for 45 days. It is tailored to the …
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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, NASA’s Nick Hague, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr GorbunovPhoto: AFP Months after being stuck in space, NASA Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are all set to return to Earth. For the unversed, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were sent to space in June 2024 for an eight days mission. However, due to unexpected propulsion issues in their …
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After spending over nine months at the International Space Station (ISS), Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore are finally going to return to Earth on Tuesday at 05:57 EDT (i.e. Wednesday 03:27 AM IST). Sunita and Butch had gone to ISS for a week-long space expedition in June 2024, which unknowingly stretched to more than nine …
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As everyone waits for the safe return of Sunita Williams, they also remember Kalpana Chawla on her birthday. The Indian American astronaut was killed in 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia and the crew perished during entry, 16 minutes prior to scheduled landing. The crew was on a 16 day mission for science and research and had successfully conducted approximately 80 experiments. …
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NASA regularly shares pictures captured by its Hubble and James Webb telescopes. And to see space from their perspectives is a delight to say the least. Here are 10 most beautiful images captured by the Hubble. Source link
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The Moon is set to become a hub of activity this year, with three of robotic spacecraft on their way to attempt landings on its surface. The first of these, Firefly Aerospace‘s Blue Ghost lunar lander, is scheduled to make history by landing on the Moon on Sunday, March 2, 2025. This mission marks a significant step in lunar exploration …
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Sunita Williams who is an Indian-origin astronaut, has marked her name in space history with her extraordinary achievements and an extended period of stay in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Considering this, Williams is a source of inspiration due to her strength and contributions toward space exploration. She was born to Indian-American parents, and has inspired millions with …
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Sunita Williams has quite forgotten the mechanism of walking!The ace astronaut who has been stranded at the International Space Station since June 2024, recently revealed, as reported by People Magazine, that she is trying to remember how to walk as she awaits her return to Earth in spring. What happened? Williams, who is a Needham native herself, spoke to students …
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