Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were forced to take shelter for an hour after a defunct Russian satellite disintegrated into over 100 pieces near the station. While the immediate threat has passed, the debris cloud poses a long-term risk, with experts estimating it will take weeks to months for the danger to subside.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were forced to take shelter in the docked Starliner spacecraft after a defunct Russian satellite broke apart in orbit, sending debris racing around Earth. The incident highlights the growing problem of space junk and the risks faced by NASA’s Starliner mission.
NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to safely deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) after its operational life ends in 2030. SpaceX’s deorbit vehicle will drag the ISS back to Earth, where it will burn up in the atmosphere and crash into the ocean. This decision marks the end of an era for the ISS, a symbol of global cooperation in space exploration, and paves the way for future commercial space stations.
Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft are stranded at the International Space Station due to technical difficulties, forcing a delayed return to Earth. This latest setback for the Starliner capsule follows a history of issues and delays, highlighting the challenges of private spaceflight.
NASA will live stream the undocking of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station on Tuesday, June 25, followed by its landing the next day. The mission, which involved the first crewed test of the spacecraft, has been extended to investigate issues with thrusters and helium leaks.
NASA’s Boeing Starliner spacecraft, on its first crewed mission, is scheduled to depart from the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, June 25. The mission was initially planned for a week-long stay but was extended to allow for engine tests after some reaction control thrusters experienced issues during docking. The Starliner will return to Earth, landing in New Mexico, marking the first time an American capsule has touched down on land with astronauts aboard.
NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick will conduct a spacewalk on Thursday, June 13, with the primary objective of collecting samples from the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS) to determine the presence and resilience of microorganisms. The spacewalk, designated as U.S. spacewalk 90, will be the fourth for Dyson and the first for Dominick. Viewers can follow the live stream of the spacewalk on NASA’s website, YouTube channel, and other official platforms starting at 6:30 a.m. ET, with the spacewalk itself scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. ET. The spacewalk is expected to last approximately six and a half hours.
NASA and Boeing have finalized preparations for the inaugural crewed launch of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for Saturday. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will pilot the Starliner, have arrived at the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for quarantine until flight day, having previously experienced a launch delay in early May due to technical issues with the rocket and spacecraft. Weather conditions appear favorable for the launch window on Saturday, with a backup launch opportunity available on Sunday and additional windows on Wednesday and Thursday if necessary.
NASA’s first crewed launch to the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed yet again, this time due to a technical glitch involving a helium leak in the rocket’s service module. The launch, initially scheduled for Tuesday, has now been rescheduled for May 25th. This delay comes on the heels of a last-minute postponement of a Starliner launch earlier this month due to another technical snag.
The International Space Station (ISS), the third brightest object in the night sky, graced the skies of Chennai on May 10th. Following NASA’s announcement of the ISS’s visibility in Indian cities, residents witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle and captured its presence on social media. The ISS’s appearance drew much excitement, with users sharing their joy at witnessing the celestial marvel with their bare eyes. Despite the cloudy weather, the ISS’s brightness made it a sight to behold, appearing as a moving star. Additional sightings are expected in Chennai on May 11th at 5.02 am, May 12th at 4.14 am and 7.08 pm, May 13th at 5 am, and May 14th at 4.14 am.
