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Sunita Williams to cast her US election vote from space, here is how | World News – Times of India

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is preparing to vote in the US presidential election while orbiting Earth, approximately 400 km above its surface.Astronauts unable to reach their polling stations can still participate in elections from space. Similar to how people on Earth use absentee ballots, astronauts utilize a system that mirrors this process to cast their vote.After completing a Federal Post Card Application to request an absentee ballot, an astronaut receives an electronic version. This electronic ballot then travels a remarkable distance—1.2 million miles—from the space station to Mission Control at Nasa’s Johnson Space Center in Texas.The ballot’s journey relies on the Tracking an...

2Nov

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NASA and global leaders share inspiring Diwali messages of light and unity with stunning Omega Nebula image | – Times of India

NASA, known for its exploration of space and scientific endeavours, celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights, by sharing greetings on their official X account. This post included an awe-inspiring image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing star formation in the Omega Nebula (M17), which visually represents the vast, luminous beauty of the universe. The message emphasised parallels between the wonder of the cosmos and the symbolic light of Diwali, stating, “Wishing you a joyful #Diwali! Just as the cosmos lights up our universe with endless wonder, Diwali illuminates our homes and hearts.” This highlighted NASA’s unique approach of merging cultural celebrations with scientific imagery.Sunita Williams' special Diwali message from spaceNASA astronaut Sunita Williams, stationed aboa...

29Oct

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Sunita Williams Sends Diwali Greetings From Space. This Is What She Said — Watch

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams sent Diwali greetings from the International Space Station where she is stuck after Boeing's faulty Starliner spacecraft was declared unfit for human travel by NASA. "Greetings from the ISS," she said in a heartfelt video message that was played during the Diwali celebration at the White House. "I want to extend my warmest wishes for a Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating today at the White House and around the world," Williams said. #WATCH | Washington DC | White House Diwali Celebrations | NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams shares a video message on Diwali from the International Space Station. She says, "Greetings from the ISS. I want to extend my warmest wishes for a Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating… pic.twitter.com/YEv3wNAxW9 — ANI (@...

29Oct

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Watch: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams wishes Diwali from space – Times of India

Sunita 'Suni' Williams, a retired US Navy officer & NASA astronaut, speaks about Diwali via video from the International Space Station (Picture Credit: AP) Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams extended her heartfelt wishes for Diwali to those celebrating in the United States, and around the world via video message shared from the International Space Station.“Greetings from the ISS,” Williams began. “I want to wish everyone celebrating today—at the White House and across the globe—a very Happy Diwali.”Williams who is a practising Hindu and South Asian cultural heritage shared that she had the opportunity to observe Diwali 260 miles above from Earth. She talked about her father's efforts to keep their cultural roots alive by teaching her and her family about Diwali and other Indian festivals."...

1Oct

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“I hacked NASA”: Here’s why the space agency honoured a hacker’s contribution | – Times of India

An independent hacker has publicly revealed a second breach of NASA's systems, uncovering significant security vulnerabilities. The hacker, who shared the news on X, claimed to have reported the issues directly to NASA, allowing the agency time to address these security concerns.NASA acknowledges hacker's contributions with appreciation letter after vulnerability reportHe stated, “I hacked @NASA (again) and reported some vulnerabilities to them.Just today, I received this appreciation letter from them after they patched the loopholes!”In response, NASA acknowledged the vulnerabilities and sent an appreciation letter to the hacker. Signed by Mark Witt, NASA's Chief Information Officer, the letter commended the hacker for identifying critical vulnerabilities and assisting in the protection o...

30Sep

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Watch: SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft, Which Will Bring Back Sunita Williams, Reaches Space Station

Crew-9 Mission Launch: NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov successfully entered the International Space Station (ISS) in the early hours of Monday after docking with SpaceX’s Dragon Freedom spacecraft. The docking occurred at 3 am IST, while the ISS was orbiting 260 miles above Botswana, NASA said. Following routine safety procedures, the hatch between the ISS and the Dragon capsule was opened at 4.34 am IST. The two spacefarers were greeted by the ISS’s Expedition 72 crew, which includes NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, Don Petitt, Butch Wilmore, and station commander Sunita Williams, alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexander Grebenkin, Alexey Ovchinin, and Ivan Vagner. This arrival temporarily increases the number of crew m...

28Sep

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NASA, SpaceX To Launch Crew-9 Mission Tonight, Set To Bring Sunita Williams Back From ISS

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the launch of the Crew-9 mission on Saturday, September 28, at 10:47 PM IST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States. The mission is particularly significant as it aims to bring back veteran astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) after their extended stay due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner, their initial transport vehicle. The launch, initially scheduled for September 26, was postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene, which affected the Gulf Coast of Florida. The mission is now set for tonight, at 1:17 PM ET from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral. Crew-9 is the ninth crew rotation mission under SpaceX’s human space transportation syst...

28Sep

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Nasa SpaceX Crew-9 launch: When and where to watch including launch timing, location and live streaming – Times of India

Rocket set to launch Nasa Space X Crew-9 spacecraft (left), and Nick Hague and Alexander Gorbunov (right) (Picture credit: Space X/ AP) Nasa is set to launch the SpaceX Crew-9 mission on Saturday, which will bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth after their extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June. The spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 1:17 pm EDT (10:47 pm IST) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.Live coverage of the launch will begin at 9:00 am EDT (6:30 pm IST) on Nasa''s official website, NASA+, and YouTube.The Crew-9 mission will be the first crewed launch from Space Launch Complex-40.The spacecraft is set to dock with the ISS around 5:30 pm EDT (3:00 am IST) on Monday.The Crew-9 mission is part of Nasa’s Commer...

26Sep

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Who is Aleksandr Vladimirovich Gorbunov, the Russian cosmonaut rescuing Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore? | – Times of India

In a remarkable display of international cooperation, Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Vladimirovich Gorbunov is set to lead a high-stakes mission to rescue NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical failures with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.Gorbunov’s rescue mission is scheduled for February 2025, marking a pivotal moment in space collaboration.The cosmonaut will first embark on his inaugural spaceflight in September 2024 as part of SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission. The launch, set for September 28, 2024, will take place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with NASA and SpaceX teams fully prepared.Accompanying Gorbunov on this mission will be NASA astronaut Nick Hague. Together, they will spen...

23Sep

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WATCH: NASA Astronaut Tracy C. Dyson Returns To Earth After 6-Month Space Mission

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, safely returned to Earth on September 23, following a six-month research mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The trio departed the station aboard the Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft at 2:06 pm IST, landing safely southeast of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, at 5:29 pm IST in a parachute-assisted landing. During her mission, NASA said, Dyson engaged in several groundbreaking scientific experiments, including the operation of a 3D bioprinter used to print cardiac tissue samples. This innovative research aims to advance technology for creating replacement organs and tissues for transplants on Earth. Dyson also contributed to the crystallisation of model proteins, part of an experiment that could...

20Sep

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Sunita Williams Turns 59, Celebrates Second Birthday In Space Aboard ISS

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has celebrated her 59th birthday -- the second in space. Williams is currently stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) after Boeing’s faulty Starliner spacecraft was declared unfit for human travel by NASA. While Starliner is back on Earth unharmed, Williams is expected to return on SpaceX’s capsule in February next year. Williams marked her 59th birthday aboard the ISS on September 19. She dedicated her day to vital maintenance tasks and scientific research on the orbiting lab. Along with fellow astronaut Don Pettit, she worked on maintaining life support systems on the ISS. The astronaut duo then replaced filters in the station's waste and hygiene compartment -- called the space bathroom. The 59-year-old created history by becoming the fi...

18Sep

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NASA astronauts prepare for Sunita Williams’ rescue mission aboard SpaceX Spacecraft; check details | – Times of India

NASA has announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft, following the determination that Boeing’s Starliner is not safe for re-entry. SpaceX Crew-9 mission commander Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, who will accompany the astronauts, are currently in quarantine to avoid any illness before their departure to the International Space Station.Hague and Gorbunov are expected to arrive at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 20, where they will be quarantined at the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building until the launch.Crew 9 launch rescheduling and mission detailsThe Crew-9 mission has been rescheduled to no earlier than September 25 to complete pre launch p...

14Sep

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Sunita Williams, ‘Named Space Station Commander’, Happy For The Extra Time In Space

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore said they are happy that they got this extra time in space to continue research and other work. Though they are missing home, they are aboard the International Space Station "working with friends", and are looking forward to the next few months with great excitement. Both astronauts addressed the media from the ISS late Friday, and shared their experiences during the ongoing mission that got extended after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took them to the orbiting lab developed faults and was brought back to Earth uncrewed. Williams and Wilmore will now return only in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. This was the second time they were speaking from the space during the current mission. Sunita Williams, who will b...

14Sep

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Sunita Williams addresses bone density loss concerns, shares her workout routine in space – Times of India

Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, stuck in space, addressed a press conference Friday and shared their experience of their extended stay at the International Space Station. They said they are grateful for the extra time they got to spend in the Space as there is a lot of work to be done. They said they never felt let down for a moment as the Starliner that took them there returned to the Earth safely.Addressing concerns over bone density and muscle mass loss owing to the extended stay in space, Sunita Williams said she and Butch both love to workout and have a daily workout regime. If they do not work out every day, they will lose bone density. Suni said she generally wakes up at 6.30 am while Butch is an early-riser and wakes up at 4.30am. Their exercise regime includes c...

14Sep

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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to vote for US election from Space: ‘Very important duty’ – Times of India

Nasa scientists Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Friday said that they are looking forward to cast their ballot in the US election from the International Space Station as their return has been delayed. Answering a question on voting, Wilmore said he sent down his request for a ballot today as it is a very important duty and Nasa makes sure that they are able to cast their votes.Sunita agreed and said she is looking forward to be able to vote from Space. The astronauts are stuck in space and now they will return on Elon Musk's SpaceX next year. It was their first public comments since the Boeing Starliner capsule that took them to the ISS in June returned to earth. They were not carried along as the capsule developed many technical snags deemed too much risky for them.Sunita Williams said ...

10Sep

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3 Astronauts To Join Sunita Williams, Other ISS Crew As Soyuz MS-26 Is Set For Sept 11 Launch

Soyuz MS-26 Mission: NASA astronaut Don Pettit will embark on his fourth spaceflight as he lifts off aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft on Wednesday, September 11. Pettit will be joined by Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner for a journey to the International Space Station (ISS), where they will contribute to Expedition 71’s mission for continued scientific research in low Earth orbit. The launch is scheduled for 12:23 pm EDT (9:53 pm IST) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. After a fast two-orbit, three-hour trajectory, the Soyuz MS-26 is expected to dock with the ISS at 3:33 pm EDT (1:03 am, Thursday, September 12), attaching to the station’s Rassvet module. The hatch opening, set for 5:50 pm EDT (3:20 am, September 12), will mark the trio’s official entr...

7Sep

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Boeing Starliner Makes A Safe Landing On Earth Without Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmor

Starliner Return: Boeing's Starliner spacecraft finally returned to Earth, making a safe landing at the White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico on Saturday morning. As decided by NASA and Boeing, which kept the safety of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore in mind, the spacecraft was brought back uncrewed. The first crew test flight of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) was originally intended to be a 10-day mission, but it got extended after engineers detected helium leaks and other issues in it. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will now return aboard a SpaceX capsule in February 2025. Earlier, the undocking of the spacecraft from the space station began on Friday at 6.04 pm EDT (3:34 am IST, Saturday, September 7), as scheduled, after miss...

7Sep

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Uncrewed Starliner Spacecraft Undocks From Space Station Soon, WATCH LIVE

Starliner Undocking: NASA and Boeing are all prepared to bring back the Starliner spacecraft without astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Williams, who it took to the International Space Station in June. Though it will be an uncrewed flight, safety and success of the mission remain crucial. The Boeing capsule's June mission was the first crew test flight, and NASA's approval for its future commercial operations depended on its success. The faults detected in the spacecraft, which led to the NASA decision to bring it back without the astronauts keeping their safety in mind, dealt a blow to the mission. Boeing is now looking forward to a successful undocking and landing of the spacecraft. While the undocking is scheduled on Friday, September 6 at 6.04 pm EDT (3:34 am IST, Saturday, ...

6Sep

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Watch: NASA to livestream Boeing’s uncrewed Starliner return to Earth today – Times of India

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is all set to return to Earth without astronauts today (Sept. 6). This test flight mission, which carried astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, was launched on June 5 and was originally supposed to return within 10 days. However, due to helium leaks and thruster failures on the spacecraft, the astronauts will have to stay in space until 2025.They are scheduled to return to Earth in February aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX Crew Dragon.The livestream of the capsule’s homecoming can be watched via NASA’s YouTube channel. The process will begin at 5:45 p.m. EDT (September 7, 3:30 a.m. IST). It is expected to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 12:03 a.m. EDT (9:33 a.m. IST) on the same day.In 2014, both Boeing and SpaceX received multibillion-dolla...

6Sep

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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ‘completed packing’ for Boeing Starliner’s return: What you need to know? | – Times of India

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are gearing up for the Boeing Starliner's return from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth today. The astronauts have sealed the spacecraft's hatch, and it is scheduled to undock from the ISS at 3:30 AM IST on Saturday, with a landing expected in New Mexico about six hours later.NASA astronauts prepare Starliner for autonomous return: Final hatch closure completedAccording to an official NASA blog post, “NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have completed packing the Starliner with cargo and preparing the cabin for its return.They closed the Starliner's hatch for the final time on Thursday afternoon, getting the spacecraft ready for its uncrewed departure.” The spacecraft will make the return journey autonomously.How ...

6Sep

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After 93 days Nasa’s troubled Starliner setting stage for unpiloted return to Earth – Times of India

Ninety-three days after launching aboard, Boeing's Starliner capsule is prepared to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday evening leaving Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the two astronauts who have been on the ISS since June, to remain on the station as the capsule departs.The hatch of the Starliner was closed, and the capsule was prepared for re-entry on Thursday at 1.29 pm ET (September 5, 10.59 pm IST), marking the final stage of a challenging test flight that has been less than satisfactory.What's the Boeing' undocking procedureThe Starliner spacecraft is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, September 6, at approximately 6.04 pm EDT (September 7, 3.30 am IST), leaving astronauts Wilmore and Williams behind. Approximately six hours...

5Sep

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Boeing’s Starliner set to fly solo back to earth — Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore left behind on ISS – Times of India

Nasa's Starliner capsule is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) this Friday evening, marking a significant development in a mission fraught with complications. The capsule, which is expected to land in New Mexico's White Sands Missile Range roughly six hours after undocking, will return with empty seats, leaving behind the two astronauts who have been stranded on the ISS since June.Steve Stich, Nasa’s commercial crew program manager, expressed enthusiasm about the capsule's return, stating, “It’s been a journey to get here, and we’re excited to have Starliner return.” However, the excitement is tempered by the unusual situation of the two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who will remain aboard the ISS until their eventual return with SpaceX in February. N...

4Sep

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Sunita Williams: You get taller in space and your hair grows faster too: NASA’s Sunita Williams | – Times of India

Amid concerns over the safe return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, an old interview of Williams is going viral over social media. An interview available on NCERT's website is being reshared widely. During a visit to India, Williams had interacted with school students where she had discussed how the human body adapts to the microgravity environment in space.She talked about the rapid growth of fingernails and hair and also said that the height of an individual increases when one is in space.“Calluses on your feet disappear because you don’t walk, and fingernails and hair grow faster. Without gravity, some wrinkles on your face might go away due to a couple of reasons, one because there is a fluid shift. Your spine also expands because there’s no pressure on the cartila...

3Sep

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Nasa identifies ‘strange noises’ from Starliner capsule as audio feedback – Times of India

The unusual noises reported by Nasa astronaut Butch Wilmore from Boeing's Starliner capsule over the weekend have been identified as audio feedback.Nasa, in a post on X, explained that the feedback from the speaker was the result of an audio configuration between the space station and Starliner.“A pulsing sound from a speaker in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, heard by Nasa astronaut Butch Wilmore aboard the International Space Station, has stopped.The feedback from the speaker was the result of an audio configuration between the space station and Starliner," Nasa said via its @Commercial_Crew account.According to Nasa, the space station's audio system is intricate, connecting various spacecraft and modules, which can often result in noise and feedback. Astronauts are routinely instructed t...

2Sep

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‘Almost like a sonar ping’: Stranded Nasa astronaut now hears ‘strange noises’ from Boeing Starliner – Times of India

Nasa astronaut Butch Wilmore, currently aboard the International Space Station, on Saturday radioed Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston to report a "strange noise" coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. This comes just days before the Starliner is set to leave the station and return to Earth without any crew.According to Fox News, the recording captured a rhythmic, pulsating noise occurring at regular intervals."Butch, that one came through," Mission Control says after not hearing it the first time."It was kind of like a pulsating noise, almost like a sonar ping," it added.Wilmore offered to play the sound once more, allowing Mission Control to investigate the source of the noise. He confirmed that the sound was coming from the Starliner's internal speaker."I’ll do it ...