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‘SpaceX So Far Pretty Reliable’: Former NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly On Sunita Williams’ Return To Earth

‘SpaceX So Far Pretty Reliable’: Former NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly On Sunita Williams’ Return To Earth

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Last Updated:April 09, 2025, 19:49 IST Commenting on India’s “exciting” space programme – Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming first-ever manned mission, Gaganyaan – former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly said ISRO has a great future with the technology and talent to be successful Former NASA astronaut was in conversation on Day 2 of the Rising Bharat Summit 2025. (Image: News18) Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent 340 days in space for his last mission, said SpaceX has so far been “pretty reliable” while commenting on the recent return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. Kelly, who was speaking during his session ‘Spacewalk: Rocketing Towards Future’ on Day 2 of the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, did not openly comment on the accusations by US President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk that the failed Boeing Starliner mission was the Biden administration’s fault. Williams and Wilmore had gone to space for an eight-day mission in June 2024, but got stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months after their spacecraft developed serious technical snags …

Watch | NASA astronaut Sunita Williams answers how did India look from space | World News

Watch | NASA astronaut Sunita Williams answers how did India look from space | World News

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, speaking to the media on Monday after her return from an extended mission in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), detailed about how India looked from space and gave a vivid description of the nation. Sunita Williams, who returned to Earth on March 19 aboard the SpaceX Crew 9 Dragon spacecraft after an extended 286-day stay, interacted with the media for the first time since returning to Earth and was asked about how India looked from space, to which she responded “India is amazing.” Williams, whose father was from India, also said that she will be visiting India “for sure” and further talked about incredible views of the majestic Himalayas. “India is amazing.” More from Suni in this clip: pic.twitter.com/M2ajvyAen9 — NASA (@NASA) March 31, 2025 “Every time we went over the Himalayas, we got incredible pictures. It happened like a ripple and flowed down into India,” Williams said. Story continues below this ad Sunita Williams further explained about the rich colours visible from the orbit, especially as the landscape …

‘Will You Return To Space On Boeing Starliner?’ What NASA Astronauts Said

‘Will You Return To Space On Boeing Starliner?’ What NASA Astronauts Said

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New Delhi: NASA Crew-9 astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore and Nick Hague spoke to the press today about the future of NASA’s human space flight programme, after their recent return from the International Space Station (ISS). Mr Wilmore said they will carefully study and rectify all the issues they have faced before going to space in another Boeing Starliner spacecraft. To a reporter’s question to Mr Wilmore on whom he would place the blame for the mission that did not go as planned, he said, “There were some issues that happened with Starliner. There were some issues which of course prevented us from returning… If I were to start pointing fingers, I’d blame myself. I will start with myself.” “Blame, I don’t like this term… We are all responsible, NASA and Boeing too. Trust is very important. We are not going to look back and say ‘this person or that entity is to be blamed’. We are going to look forward and say ‘how do we use the lessons we learned from this whole process …

Sunita Williams on spending 286 days in space: ‘I was a little excited…’

Sunita Williams on spending 286 days in space: ‘I was a little excited…’

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Sunita Williams on Monday, in her first interview after landing back on Earth, said that she and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore decided to make the best of the situation after finding out they would be stranded in space for an extended period of time, reported Fox News. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were stationed on the International Space Station for more than 286 days(AP) The human space flight mission aboard a Boeing Starliner craft, was revealed to have issues which could endanger Williams and Wilmore, who were supposed to return home after an eight day mission. Also Read: NASA or Boeing? Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore finally reveal ‘who’s to blame’ for extended space mission The prolonged stay at the ISS ended after a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule was sent to rescue them, along with two other astronauts, and landed back on Earth on March 19. When asked about what her first reaction was to being stuck for an extended period of time at the ISS, Williams told Fox News, “My first thought was, we have …

Did Boeing “Screw Up”? Sunita Williams And Butch Wilmore Say…

Did Boeing “Screw Up”? Sunita Williams And Butch Wilmore Say…

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New Delhi: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore thanked US President Donald Trump and SpaceX owner Elon Musk for their help in bringing them back from the International Space Station (ISS), where they stayed on for nine months after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft malfunctioned, turning a mission that was supposed to be short into a long one. The two astronauts in an interview to Fox News said space flight is hard, and using new technology to try to further and better themselves is harder. To a question on whether Boeing “screwed this up”, Mr Wilmore said he does not want to point fingers at anyone. “… In certain respects, we were stuck. In certain respects, maybe we were stranded. But based on how they were couching this, that we were left and forgotten and all that, we were nowhere near any of that at all. So stuck, okay, we didn’t get to come home the way we planned. So in one definition, we’re stuck. But in the big scheme of things, we weren’t stuck. …

Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan REACT as NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth

Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan REACT as NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth alongside Butch Wilmore after an extended stay in space. Initially planned as a short mission, their stay stretched to nine months due to propulsion issues with their spacecraft. Following their return, actors Chiranjeevi and R Madhavan shared heartfelt messages on social media welcoming them back. Chiranjeevi took to his X handle and welcomed Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth, calling their return both historic and heroic. He highlighted how their mission, originally planned for eight days, extended to 286 days with 4,577 orbits around the Earth. “HISTORIC & HEROIC ‘HOME’ COMING!!! Went for 8 Days to Space & Returned after 286 Days, after an Astonishing 4577 orbits around earth,” Chiranjeevi wrote. Describing their journey as “dramatic, nerve-wracking, and thrilling,” he called it the greatest adventure ever. He also praised SpaceX Dragon and Crew-9 for bringing them home safely. Take a look at his post below: R Madhavan also welcomed Sunita Williams back to Earth with warmth, expressing his relief and joy at seeing her safe and …

Sunita Williams’ Family To NDTV

Sunita Williams’ Family To NDTV

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’ sister-in-law Falguni Pandya said she was shown a photo of the Maha Kumbh from the International Space Station (ISS). In an exclusive interview with NDTV, she said, “I talked to her (Sunita Williams) right before I travelled to Kumbh. I asked her if she can see the Kumbh from space and what does it look like. She then sent me a picture of it from space.” Pandya said NASA made sure Williams was “surrounded by the love of her family”, remaining constantly updated on what she and her children were up to. “Compare this to 2007 when she was in space, we would spend six hours travelling to her parents’ home, the NASA team would come, a satellite video of our messages would be recorded. Now, we talk to her just like we get on a call. Thanks to technology and NASA?!” she said. A former US Navy captain, Williams, 59, was born to a Gujarati father Deepak Pandya hailing from Jhulasan in Mehsana district and Slovenian mother Ursuline Bonnie Pandya, …

Sunita Williams’ Family Confirms She Will Visit India Soon

Sunita Williams’ Family Confirms She Will Visit India Soon

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New Delhi: Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’ cousin today said she was “happy” that she has returned to Earth safely after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. “That moment was surreal,” Falguni Pandya told NDTV, referring to the SpaceX Dragon spaceship, which carried Ms Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore, making a soft splashdown off Florida’s coast this morning. Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, Nick, Suni, Butch, and Aleks! pic.twitter.com/M4RZ6UYsQ2 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 18, 2025 Ms Pandya also confirmed that Ms Williams will soon visit India. “We are also planning on going on vacation together. There is going to be a lot of family time,” she said on the NASA astronaut returning home after 286 days in space. Asked if Ms Williams would go to space again or be the first person to land on Mars, Ms Pandya said it would be “her choice”. Speaking about Ms Williams’ extended stay at the space station, Ms Pandya said the 59-year-old astronaut “makes the best” of every situation she is in. “She is …

What Sunita Williams Told NDTV In 2016

What Sunita Williams Told NDTV In 2016

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New Delhi: Eight years before the Boeing Starliner suffered glitches, ensuring an extended stay on the International Space Station for nine months, NDTV had spoken to Sunita Williams and asked whether she thought flying on a privately built spacecraft could be risky. The Indian-origin astronaut, who had already begun collaborating with Boeing at the time, had said that while there were bumps and even a few heated discussions, she was confident that the spacecraft would be safe when people flew in it. Speaking exclusively to NDTV during a visit to India in 2016, Ms Williams also spoke about being the first astronaut to have samosas on the International Space Station (ISS) and how she intended to carry an idol of Lord Ganesh, whom she called her “good-luck charm”, on her next spaceflight. Follow Sunita Williams Homecoming Live Updates Here Responding to a question on whether she thought she was taking a big risk by being one of the first astronauts on a private sector spacecraft, Ms Williams, who is vastly experienced and also held the record …

Stranded Astronaut’s Return Journey To Earth Begins After 9 Months

Stranded Astronaut’s Return Journey To Earth Begins After 9 Months

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According to retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, there is no special overtime salary for astronauts. Since they are federal employees, their time in space is treated just like any regular work trip on Earth. They continue to earn their regular pay, with NASA covering their food and living expenses on the ISS. The only additional compensation they receive is a small daily stipend for incidentals – reportedly just $4 (Rs 347) per day, Ms Coleman told Washingtonian. For reference, during her 159-day mission in 2010-11, Ms Coleman received a total of around $636 (over Rs 55,000) in extra pay. Using the same calculation, Ms Williams and Mr Wilmore – after spending over 287 days in space – will likely receive just $1,148 (approximately Rs 1 lakh) each in additional compensation. NASA has maintained that the astronauts are not technically “stranded”, as they have been actively working on the ISS. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are classified under the GS-15 pay grade, the highest level for federal employees under the General …