Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Barry Wilmore have been stuck at the International Space Station for six months due to a malfunctioning spacecraft. Their rescue mission has been further delayed as NASA announced a delay in the return flight on SpaceX's Crew-9 Dragon capsule. They are now expected to spend close to ten months in space, raising concerns about their health as astronauts require twice as many calories in space due to changes in their metabolism. NASA's Commercial Crew Programme Manager has commended the SpaceX team for their efforts in preparing a new spacecraft for the mission.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have surpassed 500 days in space while serving as the commander and flight engineer of the Expedition 72 crew on the International Space Station. They have been conducting research and experiments, including growing crops and giving haircuts using special tools. Williams also shared her daily routine in space, which includes a citrus fruit salad and Indian food that can be heated up in space.
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams addresses concerns about her health and weight after spending months on the International Space Station (ISS). In an interview with the New England Sports Network (NESN), she discussed her physical condition and cleared up rumors about drastic weight loss. She also shared insights on the effects of microgravity on the body and the importance of exercise for maintaining bone density in space.
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague, Butch Wilmore, have been stranded at the International Space Station for over five months after Boeing's faulty Starliner spacecraft malfunctioned. Newly released images of Williams show a drastic weight loss and sunken cheeks due to the prolonged stay in space. NASA employees have expressed concern for her health and are working on stabilizing her weight loss. Astronauts have to eat twice as many calories as regular people while following a special food packaging methods and exercising for two hours daily to maintain their health in space.
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, stuck in space after a technical issue with Boeing's spacecraft, shared a heartfelt Diwali message from the International Space Station. She expressed her gratitude to US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for celebrating Diwali at the White House. Williams also reflected on the significance of Diwali and the contributions of the South Asian American community in America.
NASA faces uncertainty as it awaits Boeing's ability to resolve certification issues plaguing its Starliner spacecraft. After propulsion problems during Starliner's first crewed test flight in June 2024, NASA had to delay the next potential mission to the ISS to 2025. With the spacecraft's certification still incomplete, NASA is questioning if a second test flight will be necessary before regular missions can proceed. As a result, astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will now return to Earth on SpaceX's Crew Dragon in 2025, instead of the originally planned Starliner-1 mission. NASA's ISS operations will continue uninterrupted with the upcoming Crew-10 mission in February 2025, featuring astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to come back to Earth in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, but there are complications surrounding their return. The crew only has one SpaceX suit that fits the astronauts, while the Boeing suits they originally wore are not compatible with the spacecraft. This has raised concerns about their safety and the support they will have during their long-duration mission.
TDP MLA Koneti Adimulam from Andhra Pradesh is facing allegations of sexual assault by a senior female party leader. The woman held a press conference, alleging that Adimulam had sexually assaulted her multiple times and threatened her if she told anyone. Amidst the controversy, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, will now return to Earth with NASA and Boeing engineers monitoring the live autonomous return.
NASA has announced that they have selected Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back from the International Space Station (ISS) next year. Williams and Wilmore have been on the ISS for over 80 days and were originally scheduled to return with Boeing's Starliner, but due to technical issues, their stay is being extended and they will now be returning with SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson explained the decision was made for the safety of the astronauts, as the Starliner's propulsion system presented too much risk. The news has also sparked discussions about rebuilding trust in Boeing among NASA officials.
After a thorough agency-level review, NASA has decided that astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return to Earth on a SpaceX-crewed Dragon mission in February next year, as issues with Starliner's propulsion system deemed it unsafe for the crew's return. The decision was made after careful consideration by agency administrator Bill Nelson and collaboration with Boeing. The inherent risks of space travel were also emphasized, with a commitment to further understand and improve upon the Starliner's design to ensure safety for future missions.