They’re Back! Stranded Astronauts Safely Touch Down on Earth
An eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) unexpectedly turned into a nine-month wait for a return to Earth.
19Mar
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17Mar
SpaceX Launches Astronauts for a Long-Awaited ISS Crew Swap
Image Credits: SpaceXSpaceX successfully launched four astronauts on Friday, kicking off the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Their arrival will provide enough personnel to allow Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to Earth after a nine-month stay.The Dragon spacecraft is set to dock with the ISS late Saturday, with the...
26Dec
Unexpected Delay Prevents Astronauts from Leaving the ISS as Scheduled
Astronaut Suni Williams on the ISS. (NASA)NASA announced on Tuesday that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain on the ISS until at least late March due to an unexpected delay in their return mission. Originally arriving in June aboard Boeing's Starliner for an eight-day stay, issues with the Starliner's propulsion system led NASA...
15Aug
Astronauts Frequently Get Stuck in Space
Credit: NASAWhat began as a weeklong mission for U.S. astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore has stretched into a months-long stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Their eight-day mission, which started on June 5, has already lasted over two months and may continue even longer.Delayed Return Due to Spacecraft IssuesWilliams and Wilmore launched...
27Mar
The Unique Perspective: Astronauts Photographing Earth from Space
For nearly six decades, astronauts have been gazing down at our planet from the vantage point of space. What they see and capture through their lenses is not just beautiful imagery; it's a valuable scientific record and a source of profound inspiration.The Continuous RecordSince November 2000, when the International Space Station (ISS) became a...
22Jun
Gene Expression Modified: Unveiling Vulnerability to Infections in Space Travel
Astronaut in space. Credit: Unsplash.In the realm beyond Earth, the absence of gravity poses a significant hazard to the well-being of astronauts, particularly during extended missions. Gaining insights into the response of the human body to the space environment is essential for long-term space exploration and the development of countermeasures to safeguard astronaut health.Previous...