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‘Lessons learned’: Stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on Boeing’s return to earth

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‘Lessons learned’: Stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on Boeing’s return to earth

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, during a live press conference on Friday night, expressed relief after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft landed safely in New Mexico, completing its six-hour flight. She shared her happiness that the spacecraft returned without any issues.Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June, … Read more

‘It’s her happy place’: Sunita William’s husband on her extended stay in space

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‘It’s her happy place’: Sunita William’s husband on her extended stay in space

Sunita Williams‘s husband Michael shared that space is her “happy place,” despite the current situation caused by issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft.Michael told The Wall Street Journal that ‘Space was her happy place, even if she had to be there indefinitely.’ Similarly, Butch Wilmore‘s family remains unperturbed by his extended time in space.As reported … Read more

Nasa to plan Sunita William’s return on SpaceX in February 2025 if….

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Nasa to plan Sunita William’s return on SpaceX in February 2025 if….

Nasa on Wednesday said that if Boeing‘s Starliner spacecraft remains unsafe for returning astronauts to Earth, then those aboard the International Space Station may need to use SpaceX‘s Crew Dragon for their journey home in February 2025.As Nasa considers various options for bringing the experienced astronauts home, one possibility under consideration is utilising a Crew … Read more