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How astronaut Sunita Williams plans to readjust to Earth's gravity

Astronaut Sunita Williams is preparing for a tough transition back to Earth's gravity, after her long mission on the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA to bring Boeing astronauts home earlier than planned

NASA has announced plans to speed up the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for a long time.

Boeing laying off 400 employees from SLS Moon rocket program

US aerospace giant Boeing has announced plans to lay off around 400 employees from its Space Launch System (SLS) Moon rocket program.

Sunita Williams refutes claims of being 'abandoned' in space

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has refuted claims that she and her colleague Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been "virtually abandoned" in space.

What is PUNCH—NASA's mission to solve biggest mystery of Sun

NASA is gearing up for the launch of its Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission on February 27.

Why ISRO astronaut's maiden space flight may be delayed

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's first space flight as an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) astronaut may be delayed due to a scheduling conflict between NASA and SpaceX.

NASA directs staff to remove pronouns from official communications

In a new development, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has instructed its employees, contractors, and grantees to remove all pronouns from their official signatures.

'Ultimate selfie': Sunita Williams captures stunning photo during 9th spacewalk

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, who is currently stationed on the International Space Station (ISS), has captured a stunning moment during a spacewalk.

196-foot asteroid could hit Earth in 2032—should we be worried?

Astronomers have discovered a new asteroid, about the size of a football field (around 196-foot wide).

Desi food, yoga: India's first astronaut to ISS—Shubhanshu Shukla—shares plans

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS).

Sunita Williams becomes the most experienced female spacewalker in history

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has broken the record for the longest time spent in space by a woman.

Life's building blocks may have originated in space—Bennu sample suggests

NASA scientists have made an interesting discovery in the sample from the Bennu asteroid, which the agency returned to Earth in 2023.

Sunita Williams's 9th spacewalk tomorrow: When and how to watch

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is gearing up for her second spacewalk in a fortnight. The extravehicular activity (EVA) will take place on tomorrow (January 30), and will last for about 6.5 hours.

ISRO's 100 missions took 46 years—next 100 possible in 5!

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took 46 years to reach its 100th mission, but the space agency is now confident it can achieve the next 100 in just five years.

'Go get them': Trump urges SpaceX to rescue Williams, Wilmore

President Donald Trump has accused the Biden administration of abandoning two astronauts currently on the International Space Station (ISS).

Sunita Williams relearning how to walk after 7-month ISS stay

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stationed at the International Space Station (ISS) for the past seven months, is now "trying to remember what it's like to walk."

NASA astronaut captures stunning images of Kumbh Mela from space

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has shared mesmerizing images of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh from the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA delays Sunita Williams's record-setting spacewalk to January 30

NASA has delayed astronaut Sunita Williams's second spacewalk, originally planned for Thursday. The spacewalk, technically referred to as extravehicular activity (EVA), will now take place on January 30 at 6:30pm IST.

One spacewalk away from history! Sunita Williams's record-breaking mission today

Sunita Williams—stuck in orbit for 225 days—completes 6-hour-long spacewalk

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has successfully completed her eighth spacewalk, bringing her total extravehicular activity (EVA) time to nearly 57 hours.

Sunita Williams's spacewalk—first in 12 years—begins tomorrow: How to watch

NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Sunita Williams are preparing for the first spacewalk of 2025, onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

SpaceX launches 2 privately-built landers to the Moon

In a major milestone, SpaceX has successfully launched two lunar landers, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost-1 and iSpace's Hakuto-R Mission 2, on a single Falcon 9 rocket.

Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch: Here's why

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's aerospace company, has postponed the first-ever launch of its orbital rocket, New Glenn.

Blue Origin's first orbital launch of New Glenn rocket today

Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, is gearing up for its first orbital launch with the New Glenn rocket.

Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch to January 13

Blue Origin has delayed the launch of its New Glenn rocket, which was set to take off today.

How NASA can bring back samples from Mars in 2030s

NASA has proposed two new innovative ways to bring back critical samples from Mars to Earth by the 2030s.

World's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, deployed in space

The world's first-ever wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been successfully deployed into Earth's orbit.

SpaceX-rival Blue Origin's 1st orbital rocket launch next week

Jeff Bezos's aerospace company, Blue Origin, is gearing up for its first orbital rocket launch next week.

2025's first meteor shower peaks tonight: How to witness Quadrantids

The Quadrantid meteor shower, a spectacular celestial event, will grace the skies this week.

Sunita Williams to ring in New Year 16 times!

As 2024 draws to a close, astronaut Sunita Williams and her team on the International Space Station (ISS) are gearing up for a one-of-a-kind New Year celebration.

From AI to HIV drugs: Top scientific breakthroughs of 2024

The year 2024 was an incredible one for scientific advancements and discoveries.

NASA's Parker—fastest human-made object—survives closest-ever approach to Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully survived its closest-ever approach to the Sun. On December 24, the spacecraft traveled within 6.1 million kilometers of the solar surface, marking a major milestone in space exploration.

NASA's Parker spacecraft 'touches' Sun in closest ever flyby

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has set a new record for the closest approach to the Sun by a man-made object.

NASA's Parker spacecraft—fastest human-made object—to 'touch' Sun's scorching surface

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is all set to make history as it gears up for its closest-ever approach to the Sun later today.

How much salary Sunita Williams draws from NASA

NASA pays its astronauts, including Sunita Williams, according to certain grades — GS-13, GS-14, and GS-15 — established by the US government pay scales.

NASA delays astronaut return plan again, Sunita Williams's mission extended 

NASA has announced yet another delay in its mission to bring home two US astronauts, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months.

'Another day, another sleigh': ISS crew all set for Christmas

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her team on the International Space Station (ISS) are all set to celebrate Christmas.

NASA explains why Ingenuity helicopter crashed on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which had successfully completed 72 flights on Mars, crashed due to a software glitch.

SpaceX's valuation skyrockets to $350 billion after share sale

SpaceX, the top rocket and satellite manufacturer owned by Elon Musk, has seen its valuation skyrocket to nearly $350 billion.

Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch

One of the last celestial events of the year, the Geminid meteor shower, will peak between December 13-14.

How do astronauts drink in space? Sunita Williams explains 

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams recently held a virtual session with students of the Sunita Williams Elementary School.

NASA's mission to return humans to Moon delayed until 2026

NASA has announced a delay in its Artemis missions, aimed at returning humans to the Moon.

What happens when ISS retires? Bezos has $100B replacement plan

Blue Origin's founder Jeff Bezos is planning to launch a new space station, Orbital Reef.

Donald Trump nominates private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

Billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman has been nominated by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead NASA.

Venus was born too hot to support life, says study

A new study published in Nature Astronomy has debunked the age-old myth that Venus, commonly referred to as Earth's "evil twin," may have once supported life.

Can we grow veggies in space? Sunita Williams begins experiment

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is leading a one-of-a-kind agricultural experiment.

Watch: NASA astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving in space with delicious meals

In a heartwarming tradition, four astronauts currently stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) have sent a special Thanksgiving message to Earth.

We finally know what's inside Moon's inner core

A team of researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research, led by astronomer Arthur Briaud, has made a major discovery about the Moon's inner core.