Oleg Kononenko, a veteran Russian cosmonaut, has returned to Earth after a record-breaking year-long stay onboard the International Space Station (ISS). His mission has cemented his place in history as the astronaut with the most cumulative time spent in orbit, surpassing the previous record set by his compatriot Gennady Padalka.
A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut landed safely in Kazakhstan, marking the end of a record-breaking mission for the Russian duo. The landing was uneventful and concluded a mission that saw the Russian cosmonauts surpass the previous record for the longest continuous stay aboard the International Space Station.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft returned to Earth without its crew after encountering technical difficulties. The two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, will remain aboard the International Space Station until February 2025, extending their mission. While their extended stay will not set a new record for the longest single spaceflight, Williams is expected to reach the second spot on the list of astronauts with the most cumulative time in space.
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft has returned safely to Earth after a three-month mission, marked by a thruster problem that prevented it from carrying astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) as planned. Despite the unexpected extension and technical issues, NASA considers the mission a valuable learning experience and remains committed to certifying Starliner for future crew transportation.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, after a prolonged stay at the International Space Station, has initiated its return journey to Earth. The spacecraft, which had been carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, will land in New Mexico on Saturday morning after a successful undocking from the ISS.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which recently completed an uncrewed mission to the International Space Station, has begun its journey back to Earth. The capsule, which departed the ISS early Saturday morning, is expected to land in New Mexico later that day.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft will undock from the International Space Station (ISS) without a crew after NASA decided to return the two astronauts aboard it via a SpaceX vehicle. The decision was made after NASA identified limitations in Boeing’s modeling of thruster degradation, raising concerns about the spacecraft’s ability to return the astronauts safely. The two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, will now return with the Crew-9 astronauts in February.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which had been docked at the International Space Station (ISS) since June 5, is set to return to Earth on September 7. After facing technical issues during its initial flight, Starliner will undock from the ISS and land in New Mexico, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to develop commercial space travel.
A strange pulsating sound emanating from the Starliner spacecraft, carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, caused a stir on social media. Former ISS commander Chris Hadfield expressed concern, while NASA initially attributed the noise to a technical issue. Although the sound has stopped, online speculation continues regarding the source and implications of the unusual occurrence.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams reported strange noises emanating from the Starliner spacecraft docked at the International Space Station. The incident has raised concerns about the spacecraft’s reliability, forcing NASA to expedite its return to Earth.
