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Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams‘ return from the International Space Station has been delayed again. Her return is now anticipated after March 2025 as she was originally due to be brought back aboard a Boeing Starliner. She is now being left there due to safety issues concerning the Boeing Starliner that …

Astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague, astronaut Butch Wilmore, who travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) in June, will have to stay longer in space due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner and delays in the next crew launch.The astronauts who went on June 5, 2024, were originally set …

Sunita Williams, the commander of the International Space Station (ISS), is finalising preparations for her return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, scheduled for February 2025. This marks a significant milestone in her mission as she undergoes extensive training, focusing on mastering the spacecraft’s departure systems with her fellow …

Nasa has revealed new details about Io, Jupiter’s third-largest moon and the most volcanic world in our solar system.Io has over 400 active volcanoes on its surface, creating stunning lava flows and eruptions that send plumes into space.A recent discovery by Nasa’s Juno mission has helped solve a 44-year-old mystery …

Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a galaxy from the early universe, offering a rare look at how galaxies like the Milky Way may have formed.The galaxy, known as “Firefly Sparkle” for its shining star clusters, dates back to 600 million years after the Big Bang, when the universe …

Nasa astronaut Matt Dominick aboard the space station captured this waxing lunar crescent illuminated by sunlight. The Moon’s dim glow, caused by earthshine, occurs when sunlight reflects off Earth onto the Moon. Scientists study Earth’s brightness, or albedo, using this phenomenon. The photo also reveals Earth’s atmospheric layers, including the …

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is closely monitoring three asteroids set to pass Earth on December 11, 2024. While their proximity might raise concerns, scientists assure that none of these celestial objects pose any danger. Instead, their approach provides an invaluable opportunity for researchers to study near-Earth objects (NEOs) and …

NASA‘s Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the surface of Mars since February 2021, has recently made a significant breakthrough in its search for signs of past life. The rover discovered a rock sample in the Jezero Crater, known as “Cheyava Falls,” which could potentially offer compelling evidence of ancient …