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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

Astronauts' Ocean Landing: A Story of Delays and Records

Four astronauts—Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps from NASA, and Alexander Grebenkin from Roscosmos—finally returned to Earth after a long wait due to weather issues. Their SpaceX Dragon Endeavour capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola, Florida, on October 25th at

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Homecoming After a Long Space Stay

Four astronauts finally made it back to Earth after a prolonged stay in space. Their journey started in March with SpaceX's Dragon capsule, and they were supposed to be home in September. But technical hiccups with Boeing's Starliner capsule and a hurricane delayed their return. The team included NA

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Oct 24 2024SCIENCE

Why Two Astronauts Miss Out on SpaceX Crew-8's Trip Home

Have you ever wondered why some astronauts stay in space longer than planned? That's what happened to NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. They launched on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft expecting a quick trip. But technical problems delayed their return. Now, they're stuck on the Interna

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Oct 23 2024SCIENCE

Space Crew Finally Heading Home After Weeks of Delays

After several delays, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are preparing to leave the International Space Station this Wednesday. Their departure was initially pushed back due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Recently, bad weather, including Hurricane Milton, has been the main

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Oct 03 2024NATION

How NASA’s bumped SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts felt watching their rocket launch without them

Here is the reformatted article: Until recently, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were assigned to SpaceX's Crew-9 mission. However, their seats had to be reassigned in August to bring home two other NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station (ISS). The Spa

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Sep 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX to the Rescue: A New Era of Space Exploration

For weeks, two astronauts have been stuck in orbit, waiting for a chance to return to Earth. NASA and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft had a rough start, experiencing helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters. But now, SpaceX is stepping in to help bring them home. The rescue mission took off from Cape

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Sep 28 2024SCIENCE

Space Travel Evolution: A New Era for Astronauts

The International Space Station has been a hub of human exploration for decades, and now it's getting a new crew. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are set to blast off on Saturday, April [insert date], aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule. This mission, named Crew-9,

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Sep 23 2024SCIENCE

Home Sweet Home: The Return of Three Space Travelers

The Soyuz Space Capsule Lands Safely After Record-Breaking 374-Day Stay at the International Space Station As the Soyuz space capsule touched down safely in the Kazakh steppe, it marked the end of a remarkable 374-day journey for the three astronauts on board. Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub from R

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Sep 17 2024SCIENCE

A New Perspective from the Stars

For Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, being astronauts is not just about exploring the unknown, it's about adapting to the unexpected. When their mission was extended, they didn't let it get them down. They took it as an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to make the most of their time in s

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Sep 15 2024SCIENCE

Flavor in Space: Unraveling the Mystery of Dull Tastes on the ISS

As we blast off into space, our taste buds remain on Earth, vulnerable to the whims of our environment. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have long reported that their food tastes dull and flavorless, a phenomenon that food scientists are eager to understand. To uncover the secrets

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