Built by Astronauts for Astronauts: Boeing Starliner to Return Without Crew

05 Sep 2024

The Boeing Starliner, which carried Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, is set to return to Earth without any crew members onboard. This decision comes as a result of ongoing issues with the spacecraft, despite it being heralded as a space capsule...

NASA’s Sunita Williams Is ‘Changing Fans, Fixing Toilets’ While Stuck In Space

01 Sep 2024

NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are experiencing an unexpected extension of their mission. Originally scheduled for a weeklong test flight, their stay has been prolonged to over eight months due to technical difficulties. The astronauts, who have been in space...

Sunita Williams’ Mother Speaks Out as NASA Extends ISS Stay Due to Starliner Issues

29 Aug 2024

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, two NASA astronauts, arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5th aboard Boeing's Starliner spaceship. They were initially scheduled to return to Earth within 8-10 days, but their departure was delayed due to helium leaks and thruster issues on the Starliner. As a...

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams Continue Vital Research While Stranded on ISS for Two Extra Months

13 Aug 2024

When American astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams embarked on a test mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, they anticipated a short stay. However, nearly two months later, they are still stranded in orbit due to unforeseen delays and technical issues. Despite the extended mission,...

Sunita Williams Stranded In Space: Boeing’s Troubles Escalate

10 Aug 2024

The trouble began on May 6, when the launch of Boeing’s Starliner was called off due to an issue with the rocket's pressure regulation valve. After fixing the problem, a new launch date was set for June 1, but a software glitch delayed it again. The Starliner finally took off...