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Sunita Williams Takes Command of the International Space Station

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has made history once again by becoming the commander of the International Space Station (ISS). Her journey to this pivotal role began with an eight-day mission that was unexpectedly extended to over eight months due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During a formal ceremony aboard the ISS, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko handed over command to Williams, who has been working to advance scientific research and tech

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Sunita Williams Takes Command of the International Space Station

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has made history once again by becoming the commander of the International Space Station (ISS). Her journey to this pivotal role began with an eight-day mission that was unexpectedly extended to over eight months due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During a formal ceremony aboard the ISS, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko handed over command to Williams, who has been working to advance scientific research and tech

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Concerns Over Starlink Satellites: Impact on Astronomical Research

Elon Musk's latest generation of Starlink satellites is raising significant concerns among Dutch scientists, who argue that the rapid expansion of these satellites is severely interfering with astronomical research. Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) have reported that thousands of Starlink satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes, complicating the collection of clean data essential for understanding the universe. While Starlink sat

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18 Sep 2024 12:18 PM 1.7k views

Concerns Over Starlink Satellites: Impact on Astronomical Research

Elon Musk's latest generation of Starlink satellites is raising significant concerns among Dutch scientists, who argue that the rapid expansion of these satellites is severely interfering with astronomical research. Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) have reported that thousands of Starlink satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes, complicating the collection of clean data essential for understanding the universe. While Starlink sat

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SpaceX Polaris Dawn Crew to Make History with First-Ever Private Spacewalk

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission is poised to achieve a historic milestone with the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts. Launched from the Kennedy Space Center early Tuesday, the mission led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman has reached an unprecedented altitude of 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) — over three times higher than the International Space Station. This ambitious mission ventures into the inner Van Allen radiation belt, a zone known for its high-energy particl

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12 Sep 2024 10:04 AM 1.36k views

SpaceX Polaris Dawn Crew to Make History with First-Ever Private Spacewalk

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission is poised to achieve a historic milestone with the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts. Launched from the Kennedy Space Center early Tuesday, the mission led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman has reached an unprecedented altitude of 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) — over three times higher than the International Space Station. This ambitious mission ventures into the inner Van Allen radiation belt, a zone known for its high-energy particl

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Helium Leaks Disrupt Space Missions: Challenges and Alternatives

Recent Disruptions in Space Missions: The recent delays in space missions have highlighted a recurring issue with helium leaks. Boeing's Starliner spacecraft had to return uncrewed to Earth after issues with its propulsion system, including problematic helium leaks. Similarly, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission faced delays due to helium issues with ground equipment. These disruptions underscore the critical role helium plays in space technology and the chall

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07 Sep 2024 13:08 PM 1.85k views

Helium Leaks Disrupt Space Missions: Challenges and Alternatives

Recent Disruptions in Space Missions: The recent delays in space missions have highlighted a recurring issue with helium leaks. Boeing's Starliner spacecraft had to return uncrewed to Earth after issues with its propulsion system, including problematic helium leaks. Similarly, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission faced delays due to helium issues with ground equipment. These disruptions underscore the critical role helium plays in space technology and the chall

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Chandrayaan-3: What to Know About India's Moon Landing Mission

Chandrayaan-3: What to Know About India's Moon Landing Mission Continuing Lunar Exploration: India's space agency, ISRO, is gearing up for another lunar exploration mission with Chandrayaan-3, building upon the success of its predecessors. Focused on Lander and Rover: Chandrayaan-3 is primarily centered on a lander and rover, aiming to achieve

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20 Sep 2023 00:34 AM 2.29k views

Chandrayaan-3: What to Know About India's Moon Landing Mission

Chandrayaan-3: What to Know About India's Moon Landing Mission Continuing Lunar Exploration: India's space agency, ISRO, is gearing up for another lunar exploration mission with Chandrayaan-3, building upon the success of its predecessors. Focused on Lander and Rover: Chandrayaan-3 is primarily centered on a lander and rover, aiming to achieve

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Sunita Williams Takes Command of the International Space Station

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Sunita Williams Takes Command of the International Space Station

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