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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 …

Video: Moment when Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after successful splashdown

Video: Moment when Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after successful splashdown

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NASA’s successful completion of this mission highlights the resilience and adaptability of spaceflight operations, despite unexpected challenges. Successful splashdown in Florida: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida at around 3:30 AM IST on Wednesday (March 19, 2025), concluding their historic yet unexpectedly extended space mission. Their return aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule marked the end of a 9-month stay at the International Space Station (ISS), which was far longer than the originally planned eight-day mission. SpaceX capsule parachutes into the Gulf of Mexico Their SpaceX capsule made a parachute-assisted landing in the Gulf of Mexico, just hours after departing the ISS. The splashdown occurred near Tallahassee, Florida- bringing the astronauts back home after months of delays. The mission delayed due to technical issues in the spacecraft riginally, Williams and Wilmore were supposed to spend just a week in space after launching aboard Boeing’s new Starliner crew capsule on June 5, 2024. However, technical failures in the Starliner forced NASA to send the capsule back empty and …

Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore return: NASA says ‘they are on their way’, as astronauts head towards Earth

Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore return: NASA says ‘they are on their way’, as astronauts head towards Earth

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Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, who were stranded in the International Space Station, for almost 9 months, are set to be back to Earth. Their return mission is facilitated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, after being stranded for almost nine months in the International Space Station, are set to return to Earth. Their return is being facilitated by Elon Musk’s company, Space X. Williams, 59, and Wilmore went on what was meant to be an eight-day mission to the ISS aboard Boeing’s Starliner in June 2024. However, technical issues including helium leaks and thruster malfunctions meant that the Starliner was unsafe for their return.   Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Muscle loss, vision issues, radiation risk: Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore may face these after 9 months in space | Health News

Muscle loss, vision issues, radiation risk: Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore may face these after 9 months in space | Health News

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Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth after spending nine months in space in a mission that was initially meant to last just a week. The unplanned extension has tested the astronauts’ adaptability, as they have had to wait for the formulation of a safe return plan. Meanwhile, its long-term effects on their bodies cannot be ignored. Astronauts in space experience significant physiological changes due to prolonged exposure to microgravity, radiation, and isolation. The toll on muscles, bones, and even mental health can be severe. But what exactly happens when a mission lasts much longer than expected? Dr Raghu Nagaraj, director of the Institute of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Robotic Joint Replacement at Kauvery Hospitals, Bengaluru, shares insights on the health risks both astronauts may face after spending nine months in space. Story continues below this ad Muscle and bone loss in microgravity “In microgravity, muscles – especially those in the lower back, legs, and core – lose mass and strength because they are not being used …

NASA swaps SpaceX capsules to allow earlier return of Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore | Technology News

NASA swaps SpaceX capsules to allow earlier return of Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore | Technology News

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In an effort to bring back stranded Starliner astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA swapped the astronaut capsule it intends to use for an upcoming flight to the International Space Station which could mean an earlier return for the two astronauts by a few days. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, the two NASA astronauts who went into space on June 5 last year aboard Boeing’s Starliner’s debut piloted flight, have been stranded in space for over eight months however they went for a presumed eight-to-10-day mission. In an update about bringing Williams and Wilmore back, NASA informed that mission management teams have opted to use a previously flown SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule for its Crew-10 mission to the space station. NASA and SpaceX are accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from @Space_Station.#Crew10 launch now is targeted for March 12, pending mission readiness and completion of flight readiness: https://t.co/MhBNJCL80F pic.twitter.com/ZZs9NltVI5 — NASA Commercial Crew (@Commercial_Crew) February 11, 2025 Earlier, a new SpaceX capsule was scheduled to …

SpaceX Launches Mission To Bring Back Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Stuck In Space

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SpaceX, the private company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, today launched a rescue mission with two passengers on board, leaving two seats empty to return the American astronauts who have been stranded for months on the International Space Station, NASA said.  The Falcon 9 rocket took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It used a new launch pad, the pad’s first use for a crewed mission. On board are NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov.   “Congrats to @NASA and @SpaceX on a successful launch,” NASA chief Bill Nelson said in a post on X. “We live in an exciting period of exploration and innovation in the stars.” When they return from the space station in February, they will bring back the two space veterans — Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams — whose stay on the ISS was prolonged for months by problems with their Boeing-designed Starliner spacecraft.  The newly developed Starliner was making its first crewed flight when it delivered Wilmore and Williams to the ISS in June. The astronauts were supposed to …

AOC, MTG engage in verbal battle over fake eyelashes and butch body jab: ‘Are your feelings hurt?’

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The House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday turned into a battle ground between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) as the duo traded barbs at each other during a fiery debate. The brawl broke out after MTG made a snarky personal statement about Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, mocking her “false eyelashes”. AOC and Greene have a long history of hostility as they had numerous disagreements over the years. Greene previously accused AOC of acting like a “teenage girl”, and even labelled her as a “chicken”. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The House Oversight Committee voted to charge Merrick Garland, the attorney general, with contempt of Congress for declining to send over an audio tape of President Joe Biden’s discussion with Special Counsel Robert Hur. Mayhem erupts in the House The brawl broke out after the firebrand Republican made a snarky personal statement about Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, mocking her “false eyelashes”. With legislators yelling at one …