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Elon Musk’s ‘Trump Card’: India’s Advanced Satellite Launch From US with SpaceX

16 Nov 2024

SpaceX, the rocket company owned by Elon Musk, has secured a significant commercial deal with India's space agency, ISRO, to launch the GSAT-20 satellite. The launch, set for next week, will be carried out using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. This marks the beginning of what could be many future collaborations...

16 Sunrises in 24 Hours: Sunita Williams’ Space Journey

05 Nov 2024

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) enjoy an extraordinary view—seeing 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets daily. Currently on the ISS, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams witnesses this stunning cycle repeatedly each day. Back in 2013, during an event at the University of Gujarat, Williams described this remarkable experience. At the...

“Have The Unique Opportunity To Celebrate Diwali From 260 Miles Above The Earth On The ISS”: Sunita Williams Says In A Video Message | Watch

29 Oct 2024

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has spent nearly five months in space, extended heartfelt Diwali wishes to those celebrating the festival across the United States and worldwide. In a video message from the International Space Station (ISS), the Indian-origin astronaut shared, "Greetings from the ISS. I want to extend my...

SpaceX Crew-9 Arrives At The International Space Station, Greeted By NASA’s Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore

30 Sep 2024

After months of uncertainty, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule. They were tasked with bringing back Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been at the ISS since June 2024. Upon their...