NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has addressed rumors about her weight loss while aboard the International Space Station. In a recent video, she revealed that she’s actually maintained the same weight since launch, but her body has undergone some interesting adaptations due to the unique environment of space. Learn about her experience, including the ‘fluid shift’ phenomenon and how her exercise routine has changed her physique.
China successfully launched its Shenzhou-19 mission, sending a new three-person crew to its orbiting space station. This mission marks another step in China’s ambitious space exploration program, which aims to rival the US in lunar missions and beyond. The crew will conduct spacewalks, install new equipment, and continue the construction of the Tiangong space station.
Vast Space has unveiled its ambitious plan to replace the aging International Space Station (ISS) with a new, more modern facility called Haven-2. The proposed station would be modular and built over several years, offering a clutter-free environment for astronauts and a potential launch date of 2028. This article explores the key features of Haven-2, Vast Space’s strategy, and the potential impact on space exploration.
China has announced plans to launch a manned lunar mission, build a lunar space station, and explore habitable planets and extraterrestrial life, showcasing its ambitious vision for the future of its space program. This ambitious roadmap outlines a three-phase plan spanning from 2024 to 2050, with a focus on lunar exploration, planetary science, and the search for life beyond Earth.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, tasked with bringing back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station, has been delayed due to weather concerns related to Tropical Storm Helene. The launch, originally scheduled for September 26, has been moved to no earlier than September 28. The mission will see NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov launch aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the ISS.
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who returned to Earth after a mission aboard the Starliner spacecraft, have spoken out about their experience. While Williams enjoys her time in space, Wilmore reveals challenges encountered with the spacecraft and the decision to return home via SpaceX. The duo, currently still in space, will return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX craft.
After a series of setbacks, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has successfully landed back on Earth, marking the end of a challenging test flight. The capsule landed in New Mexico early Friday morning, following a successful undocking from the International Space Station and a critical deorbit burn.
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.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of NGC 5033, a spiral galaxy resembling our own Milky Way. Meanwhile, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to undock from the International Space Station and return to Earth, marking a significant step in commercial spaceflight.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, currently docked at the International Space Station, will return to Earth on September 7th after a three-month mission. This return follows a technical issue that delayed the astronauts’ original return date and ultimately led to their retrieval by a SpaceX vehicle. The return flight is expected to be safe and uneventful.
