NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and of Indian origin Sunita Williams On Friday they said it was difficult to see their Boeing flying back to Earth without them, resulting in spending additional months in the International Space Station (EEI). It was Butch Wilmore’s first public reaction and Sunita WilliamsStuck in space since Boeing’s return last week … Read more
The PERFECT day should be 86,400 seconds long: 24 hours for the Earth to spin on its axis, 60 minutes in each hour and 60 seconds in each minute. But the apparent precision of these simple calculations ignores the messy reality of planetary bodies. Tidal forces, combined with turbulent currents in the Earth’s core and … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has just approved Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine against monkeypox, or Mpox, the first to be authorized for use in African countries affected by the outbreak. Following the Union Health Ministry’s recommendation to intensify screening, in the wake of the first case of monkeypox being reported in India on September 8, 2024, … Read more
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore addressed the media for the first time since announcing their extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Williams and Wilmore talked about the adjustments they had to make after their extended mission, their experience with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, and their upcoming plans, including voting from space. … Read more
International Moon Observation Night will be celebrated on September 14 this year, when Moon enthusiasts and curious people from around the world will gather to witness celestial observations and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)The International Moon Observing Night takes place annually in September … Read more
After Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft completed its uncrewed return to Earth, questions have arisen about the astronauts’ return plans Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williamswho were initially scheduled to return in the capsule. Furthermore, Wilmore and Williams are neither stranded nor in danger. Their extended stay is a planned aspect of their mission, and they are scheduled … Read more
Today, the number of people in Earth orbit reached a new record, as the Russian Soyuz capsule launched three new crew members towards the International Space Station (ISS). With this latest launch, the total number of people in orbit has reached 19, surpassing the previous record of 17 set last year. The Soyuz capsule, which … Read more
Polaris Dawn Spacewalk: Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and his team achieved a historic milestone by completing the world’s first private spacewalk on Thursday. Isaacman and his team, who led the mission as non-professional astronauts, ventured outside the Dragon spacecraft, marking a significant achievement in space exploration. In collaboration with SpaceX, Isacman’s crew embarked on this … Read more
Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:09:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Watch the Polaris Dawn spacewalk live here Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:02:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Jared goes back inside Jared goes back inside Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:01:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Video: First images from space Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:51:43 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal … Read more
China intends to relax Elon MuskThe US blockade of reusable launch vehicles and the closing of a huge technological gap with the United States Beijing is turning to both aerospace startups and state-owned companies to develop a lead in rockets that can be used dozens of times to lift satellites into low-Earth orbit. One company … Read more
