Using groundbreaking data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have captured a planet's final moments as it spirals into its star—and Earth is next. Discover the terrifying physics behind orbital decay, the "drag of doom" that could incinerate our world, and why astronomers say Earth’s fate is a 50/50 coin toss.

Cosmic countdown: Earth's 5-billion-year expiration date

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NASA's latest asteroid warning is about a space rock named 2023 KU that is hurtling towards Earth at a speed of 64,000 kilometres per hour. The 370-foot asteroid belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids and is about the size of a 35-story building. It will reach Earth on April 11 at 9:05 pm IST, flying at a speed of 64,827 km/hr.&nbsp;
However, NASA says that it does not pose any threat to the planet and will fly by at a safe distance of 1 million kilometres.&nbsp;
Asteroids from the Apollo group are near-Earth objects that cross our planet's orbit. Scientists have discovered a total of 21,083 Apollo asteroids to date, making the class the largest group of near-Earth objects.&nbsp;
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The Apollo group of asteroids are named after a space rock, 1862 Apollo, that was discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth in the 1930s. This was the first known object belonging to this group, and so the entire group was named after it. After being first seen in 1932, it was lost for over 40 years and was not seen again until 1973.
<h2>NASA's program to study asteroids</h2>
Astronomers will keep a watch on any asteroids that might cause any type of destruction. This is part of NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), which looks at all near-Earth objects and measures their orbits.
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It prepares comprehensive impact hazard assessments for the space agency&rsquo;s Planetary Defense Coordination Office at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
This is how astronomers learned about the two asteroids that made headlines in the past few months. First was Apophis, an asteroid feared to strike Earth in 2029.
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Next came the "city-killer" asteroid 2024 YR4, which gave researchers sleepless nights for days after it was revealed that it was on a collision course with Earth. The impact was gauged to happen in 2032. Thankfully, calculations showed that it will narrowly miss the planet.&nbsp;
However, now it looks set to hit the Moon, and NASA thinks there is a high chance that this will happen. &nbsp;"While an Earth impact by 2024 YR4 on December 22, 2032, has now been ruled out, it continues to have a non-zero probability of impacting the Moon at this time," researchers said in a report.

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NASA's latest asteroid warning is about a space rock named 2023 KU that is hurtling towards Earth at a speed of 64,000 kilometres per hour. The 370-foot asteroid belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids and is about the size of a 35-story building. It will reach Earth on April 11 at 9:05 pm IST, flying at a speed of 64,827 km/hr. However, NASA says that it does not pose any threat to the planet and will fly by at a safe distance of 1 million kilometres. Asteroids from the Apollo group are near-Earth objects that cross our planet's orbit. Scientists have discovered a total of 21,083 Apollo asteroids to date, making the class the largest group of near-Earth objects. Also Read: NASA's James Webb makes new revelation about 'city-killer' asteroid visiting in 2032 The Apollo group of asteroids are named after a space rock, 1862 Apollo, that was discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth in the 1930s. This was the first known object belonging to this group, and so the entire group was named after it. After being first seen in 1932, it was lost for over 40 years and was not seen again until 1973. NASA's program to study asteroids Astronomers will keep a watch on any asteroids that might cause any type of destruction. This is part of NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), which looks at all near-Earth objects and measures their orbits. Also Read: 70 million kilometres away, Lucy targets asteroid Donaldjohanson It prepares comprehensive impact hazard assessments for the space agency’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office at NASA Headquarters in Washington. This is how astronomers learned about the two asteroids that made headlines in the past few months. First was Apophis, an asteroid feared to strike Earth in 2029. Next came the "city-killer" asteroid 2024 YR4, which gave researchers sleepless nights for days after it was revealed that it was on a collision course with Earth. The impact was gauged to happen in 2032. Thankfully, calculations showed that it will narrowly miss the planet. However, now it looks set to hit the Moon, and NASA thinks there is a high chance that this will happen. "While an Earth impact by 2024 YR4 on December 22, 2032, has now been ruled out, it continues to have a non-zero probability of impacting the Moon at this time," researchers said in a report.

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The Russian space agency Roscosmos launched three men to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-27 on April 8. This includes American astronaut Jonathan Yong "Jonny" Kim and two cosmonauts, Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky. The capsule launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The trio is scheduled to reach the orbiting lab on Tuesday at 5:03 am EDT. The docking will happen at 7:20 am EDT and will be live-streamed. They will stay at the ISS for about eight months and return in December.&nbsp;
The American astronaut onboard the Soyuz, Jonny Kim, is on his first trip to space. NASA telecast the launch live on its website and social media handles. Kim has been with NASA for only about eight years and only three years later after he joined the space agency, he was among 17 astronauts picked for the Artemis mission aimed at landing humans on the moon.
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A former NAVY SEAL, Kim has several accolades to his name. He studied Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. In the US Navy, the 41-year-old served as a flight surgeon and naval aviator. His first space venture has him serving as a flight engineer on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 spaceflight.
<h2>Kim was a distinguished student</h2>
Kim's parents immigrated to the US from South Korea in the 1980s. His father started a liquor store in South Los Angeles while his mother was a teacher. A 2020 report revealed that Kim's father used to beat him as a teenager. His father was shot dead by the police in 2002 after he pointed a gun at his family.
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Kim was a bright student and also participated in swimming and water polo events. He received his Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of San Diego in 2012, and went on to become a Doctor of Medicine from Harvard Medical School in 2016. However, it was his time as a Navy SEAL that propelled him to reach for his dreams.
<h2>Kim credits Navy SEAL for his accomplishments</h2>
Kim admits that he was a shy kid in school who "lacked complete self-confidence". But things changed after he became a Navy SEAL. He started as a seaman in 2002.
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"Going into the Navy was the best decision I ever made in my life because it completely transformed that scared boy who didn't have any dreams to someone who started to believe in himself," he said in an interview.
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He completed his training at Naval Special Warfare and then reported to the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School&nbsp;in Fort Liberty for the Special Operations Combat Medic Course. He was then assigned to SEAL Team 3 with the rating Special Warfare Operator.
<h2>What led Kim to become an astronaut?</h2>
Kim has been a part of over 100 combat missions in various capacities, such as a medic, sniper, navigator, and point man. He was inspired to join NASA during his time at Harvard, where he met astronaut&ndash;physician Scott E. Parazynski. He applied to become an astronaut and was shortlisted from 18,300 applicants for NASA Astronaut Group 22.
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He then trained as a pilot in a program for US Navy &ndash; NASA astronauts who lacked previous military pilot experience. After completing his training, he earned the rare distinction of being a Naval flight surgeon and naval aviator.

American astronaut Jonathan Yong "Jonny" Kim went to space aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-27 capsule on April 8. He will stay there for eight months. Science & Tech | World

The Russian space agency Roscosmos launched three men to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-27 on April 8. This includes American astronaut Jonathan Yong "Jonny" Kim and two cosmonauts, Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky. The capsule launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The trio is scheduled to reach the orbiting lab on Tuesday at 5:03 am EDT. The docking will happen at 7:20 am EDT and will be live-streamed. They will stay at the ISS for about eight months and return in December. The American astronaut onboard the Soyuz, Jonny Kim, is on his first trip to space. NASA telecast the launch live on its website and social media handles. Kim has been with NASA for only about eight years and only three years later after he joined the space agency, he was among 17 astronauts picked for the Artemis mission aimed at landing humans on the moon. Also Read: Mars in, moon out? NASA might go a different route under Isaacman A former NAVY SEAL, Kim has several accolades to his name. He studied Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. In the US Navy, the 41-year-old served as a flight surgeon and naval aviator. His first space venture has him serving as a flight engineer on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 spaceflight. Kim was a distinguished student Kim's parents immigrated to the US from South Korea in the 1980s. His father started a liquor store in South Los Angeles while his mother was a teacher. A 2020 report revealed that Kim's father used to beat him as a teenager. His father was shot dead by the police in 2002 after he pointed a gun at his family. Also Read: Artemis astronauts will shift from Orion to Starship in space to reach Moon's surface Kim was a bright student and also participated in swimming and water polo events. He received his Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of San Diego in 2012, and went on to become a Doctor of Medicine from Harvard Medical School in 2016. However, it was his time as a Navy SEAL that propelled him to reach for his dreams. Kim credits Navy SEAL for his accomplishments Kim admits that he was a shy kid in school who "lacked complete self-confidence". But things changed after he became a Navy SEAL. He started as a seaman in 2002. Also Read: Time on the Moon moves faster than on Earth. This is by how much "Going into the Navy was the best decision I ever made in my life because it completely transformed that scared boy who didn't have any dreams to someone who started to believe in himself," he said in an interview. He completed his training at Naval Special Warfare and then reported to the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School in Fort Liberty for the Special Operations Combat Medic Course. He was then assigned to SEAL Team 3 with the rating Special Warfare Operator. What led Kim to become an astronaut? Kim has been a part of over 100 combat missions in various capacities, such as a medic, sniper, navigator, and point man. He was inspired to join NASA during his time at Harvard, where he met astronaut–physician Scott E. Parazynski. He applied to become an astronaut and was shortlisted from 18,300 applicants for NASA Astronaut Group 22. Also Read: The Tower of Brahma, a puzzle that dictates when the world will end. 'With a thunderclap...' He then trained as a pilot in a program for US Navy – NASA astronauts who lacked previous military pilot experience. After completing his training, he earned the rare distinction of being a Naval flight surgeon and naval aviator.

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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4, initially feared to be heading toward Earth, is now on course to hit the Moon. While Earth is safe from impact in 2032, scientists are closely monitoring the asteroid’s trajectory. What does this mean for future space threats?

Asteroid that threatened to hit Earth, could collide with Moon

Asteroid headed towards Earth could now smash into the Moon

After spending more than the expected time in space, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth. The agency held a press conference with the SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts to discuss the mission and more with the media.
During the exchange, Williams was asked by an Indian journalist 'how does India look from space?' Every Indian is familiar with Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's words: 'Saare jahan se accha Hindustan humara', which loosely translates to 'Our India is the most beautiful in the universe'. Here's what Williams had to say: &ldquo;India is amazing, just amazing."
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Talking about India, she described her experience each time they hovered over the country. &ldquo;Every time we went over the Himalayas, Butch got some incredible pictures."
Further adding, she said, &ldquo;I have described it before; it looks like this ripple... obviously, when the plates collided, as it flows down into India, it is many, many colours. I think when you come from the east going into Gujarat and Mumbai, the fishing fleet that is off the coast gives you a little bit of a beacon, like here we come. All throughout India, I think the impression I had was this network of lights and from the bigger cities going to the smaller cities. And it was just incredible to look at night as well as during the day, highlighted by the Himalayas, which is just incredible, with the forefront going down into India."\
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While speaking about meeting ISRO scientists, she said, "I hope we can meet up at some point and share our experiences with as many people in India as possible because it is a great country and another wonderful democracy. That is trying to put its foot in the space countries and would love to be a part of that and help them along."
She talks of her plans to visit India: "I am sure I am going back to my father's home country and visiting people." Butch was quick to ask, 'Do you plan to take your crew members on that trip with you?'. "Absolutely," Williams responded.

Sunita Williams was asked about how India looks from space; every Indian is familiar with Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's words. Here's what Williams had to say...World, Science and Tech

After spending more than the expected time in space, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth. The agency held a press conference with the SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts to discuss the mission and more with the media. During the exchange, Williams was asked by an Indian journalist 'how does India look from space?' Every Indian is familiar with Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's words: 'Saare jahan se accha Hindustan humara', which loosely translates to 'Our India is the most beautiful in the universe'. Here's what Williams had to say: “India is amazing, just amazing." Also read: Are NASA, Boeing to be blamed for Sunita Williams & Butch Willmore’s extended space stay? Astronauts respond Talking about India, she described her experience each time they hovered over the country. “Every time we went over the Himalayas, Butch got some incredible pictures." Further adding, she said, “I have described it before; it looks like this ripple... obviously, when the plates collided, as it flows down into India, it is many, many colours. I think when you come from the east going into Gujarat and Mumbai, the fishing fleet that is off the coast gives you a little bit of a beacon, like here we come. All throughout India, I think the impression I had was this network of lights and from the bigger cities going to the smaller cities. And it was just incredible to look at night as well as during the day, highlighted by the Himalayas, which is just incredible, with the forefront going down into India."\ Also read: Will Trump pay out of his pocket to Sunita Williams for staying overtime in space? Here's what he said While speaking about meeting ISRO scientists, she said, "I hope we can meet up at some point and share our experiences with as many people in India as possible because it is a great country and another wonderful democracy. That is trying to put its foot in the space countries and would love to be a part of that and help them along." She talks of her plans to visit India: "I am sure I am going back to my father's home country and visiting people." Butch was quick to ask, 'Do you plan to take your crew members on that trip with you?'. "Absolutely," Williams responded.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams was asked How does India look from space? she said...

Astronauts Bush Wilmore and Sunita Williams are ready to fly again aboard the Boeing Starliner, despite being stranded in space for over 9 months due to malfunctions with the spacecraft. Now, in their first NASA press conference since returning to Earth on the 18th of March, they expressed confidence in the Starliner's capabilities and acknowledged that issues encountered during their previous mission are being addressed.

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After their extended nine months stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore opened up about their time in space for the first time.
In a Fox News interview that aired on Monday (Mar 31), Williams and Willmore revealed the reason behind their delay on their flight back home.
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<h2>Who is to blame?</h2>
Opening about the failure of the Boeing spacecraft, Willmore said that everyone, including himself, was responsible for their unplanned stay at the ISS.
&ldquo;&lsquo;They&rsquo; failed you. Who? Who&rsquo;s &lsquo;they&rsquo;?" he asked. &ldquo;There are many questions that, as the commander of CFT, I didn&rsquo;t ask, so I&rsquo;m culpable... I'll admit that to the nation.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;There&rsquo;s things that I did not ask that I should have asked. I didn&rsquo;t know at the time that I needed to ask them, but, in hindsight&hellip; some of the signals were there,&rdquo; he added.
When asked whether Boeing and NASA were at fault, Willmore responded, &ldquo;Sure. Everybody has a piece in this because it did not come off. There were some shortcomings in tests and shortcomings in preparations that we did not foresee.&rdquo;
Wilmore added that he did not &ldquo;want to point fingers&rdquo; and instead wants to &ldquo;look forward&rdquo; and learn from mistakes.
<h2>Were they &lsquo;abandoned&rsquo; or &lsquo;stuck&rsquo;?</h2>
The duo also talked about claims that they were &ldquo;abandoned&rdquo; or &ldquo;stuck&rdquo; in space.
&ldquo;Okay, in certain respects, we were stuck. In certain respects, maybe we were stranded,&rdquo; he said, adding that they did not arrive on the Earth as per the plan.&nbsp;
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The astronaut then mentioned they were not stuck as they were &ldquo;prepared and trained&rdquo; for this.
The pair said that despite their recent challenging journey to space, they would like to return to space again in future.
Williams and Willmore also expressed their gratitude to US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for ensuring their safe return to Earth.
&ldquo;Our situation, I think I mentioned before, maybe wasn't the perfect situation, but allowed a lot of people, including the President and Elon, to look at what's going on on the International Space Station, take it very seriously and understand that our involvement as a country, as a space-faring nation, is really important throughout the world.&rdquo;
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<h2>Extended stay in space</h2>
Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore embarked on a 10-day mission aboard the Boeing Starliner on June 5, 2024. However, they were unable to return after the spacecraft experienced thruster malfunctions during its approach and docking manoeuvres.
Following an extensive investigation on the ground by NASA and Boeing, the spacecraft was deemed too risky to carry the astronauts back home, resulting in their unexpected extended stay at the space station.
The duo finally returned to Earth on March 18 after their extended nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS).
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Williams and Willmore also expressed their gratitude to US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for ensuring their safe return to Earth.

After their extended nine months stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore opened up about their time in space for the first time. In a Fox News interview that aired on Monday (Mar 31), Williams and Willmore revealed the reason behind their delay on their flight back home. Also read | Will Trump pay out of his pocket to Sunita Williams for staying overtime in space? Here's what he said Who is to blame? Opening about the failure of the Boeing spacecraft, Willmore said that everyone, including himself, was responsible for their unplanned stay at the ISS. “‘They’ failed you. Who? Who’s ‘they’?" he asked. “There are many questions that, as the commander of CFT, I didn’t ask, so I’m culpable... I'll admit that to the nation.” Also read | What’s next for Sunita Williams on Earth after nine-month stay in Space? “There’s things that I did not ask that I should have asked. I didn’t know at the time that I needed to ask them, but, in hindsight… some of the signals were there,” he added. When asked whether Boeing and NASA were at fault, Willmore responded, “Sure. Everybody has a piece in this because it did not come off. There were some shortcomings in tests and shortcomings in preparations that we did not foresee.” Wilmore added that he did not “want to point fingers” and instead wants to “look forward” and learn from mistakes. Were they ‘abandoned’ or ‘stuck’? The duo also talked about claims that they were “abandoned” or “stuck” in space. “Okay, in certain respects, we were stuck. In certain respects, maybe we were stranded,” he said, adding that they did not arrive on the Earth as per the plan. Also read | Here's why Donald Trump didn't invite Sunita Williams to White House The astronaut then mentioned they were not stuck as they were “prepared and trained” for this. The pair said that despite their recent challenging journey to space, they would like to return to space again in future. Williams and Willmore also expressed their gratitude to US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for ensuring their safe return to Earth. “Our situation, I think I mentioned before, maybe wasn't the perfect situation, but allowed a lot of people, including the President and Elon, to look at what's going on on the International Space Station, take it very seriously and understand that our involvement as a country, as a space-faring nation, is really important throughout the world.” Also read | President Murmu to PM Modi— India celebrates Sunita Williams’ return to Earth Extended stay in space Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore embarked on a 10-day mission aboard the Boeing Starliner on June 5, 2024. However, they were unable to return after the spacecraft experienced thruster malfunctions during its approach and docking manoeuvres. Following an extensive investigation on the ground by NASA and Boeing, the spacecraft was deemed too risky to carry the astronauts back home, resulting in their unexpected extended stay at the space station. The duo finally returned to Earth on March 18 after their extended nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS). (With inputs from agencies)

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Scientists, with the help of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, found a strange object on the Red Planet. The object looks like a cluster of hundreds of spider eggs. The team is now working hard to understand their origin and the mystery behind it. Watch this report for more details!

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Solar Eclipse March 2025 Date and Time: The first solar eclipse of 2025 is set to take place on March 29. However, it will be a partial solar eclipse, meaning the Moon will block only a section of the Sun.
The partial solar eclipse will be visible primarily in several parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including the northeastern United States, some sections of Canada, and Greenland.
Viewers living in the portions of Western Europe, Africa, northern Asia and South America might be able to watch the event.&nbsp;
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<h2>Solar eclipse be visible in India?</h2>
A partial solar eclipse will not be visible in India. However, it will occur on Saturday, March 29, and in India, the eclipse will last for approximately four hours, beginning at 2:20 PM IST and reach its peak at 4:17 PM IST, and end at 6:13 PM.
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<h3>How to watch the eclipse online?</h3>
For those who are not able to witness this celestial event can watch it online. NASA will reportedly live stream the eclipse, starting from 12:25 pm IST.&nbsp;
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<h3>How to watch the eclipse online?</h3>
For those who cannot witness this celestial event in person, NASA will reportedly live stream the eclipse, starting at 12:25 PM IST.
<h3>Is it safe to watch the eclipse?</h3>
Unlike a lunar eclipse, it is never safe to look at a solar eclipse directly with the naked eye. You must use proper eye protection to view a partial solar eclipse safely.
<h3>Are regular sunglasses safe?</h3>
No, regular sunglasses must not be used to view the eclipse. According to NASA, individuals must wear certified solar viewing glasses or eclipse glasses.
<h3>Safety tips for viewing the eclipse</h3>
1. No matter how dark sunglasses are, they are not safe for viewing the Sun.
2. Do not look at the Sun directly through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other device, even while wearing eclipse glasses. A special-purpose solar filter must be attached to the front of any device you are using.
3. If you don&rsquo;t have eclipse glasses, use an indirect viewing method, but ensure you follow proper guidelines before trying this.&nbsp;
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SCIENCE & TECH: The partial solar eclipse will be visible primarily in several parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including the northeastern United States, some sections of Canada, and Greenland.

Solar Eclipse March 2025 Date and Time: The first solar eclipse of 2025 is set to take place on March 29. However, it will be a partial solar eclipse, meaning the Moon will block only a section of the Sun. The partial solar eclipse will be visible primarily in several parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including the northeastern United States, some sections of Canada, and Greenland. Viewers living in the portions of Western Europe, Africa, northern Asia and South America might be able to watch the event. Also read: '650 light-years away': NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers outburst of a new solar system Solar eclipse be visible in India? A partial solar eclipse will not be visible in India. However, it will occur on Saturday, March 29, and in India, the eclipse will last for approximately four hours, beginning at 2:20 PM IST and reach its peak at 4:17 PM IST, and end at 6:13 PM. #DYK there’s going to be a partial solar eclipse on March 29? During sunrise in the Northeastern U.S., the Moon will partially block the Sun from view. Coverage ranges from as little as 1% in Washington, D.C. to 64% in Portland, Maine. Find info for your location:… pic.twitter.com/OnfuRL7QXP — NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) March 27, 2025 How to watch the eclipse online? For those who are not able to witness this celestial event can watch it online. NASA will reportedly live stream the eclipse, starting from 12:25 pm IST. Also read: NASA finds largest organic molecules on Mars, hinting at ancient life How to watch the eclipse online? For those who cannot witness this celestial event in person, NASA will reportedly live stream the eclipse, starting at 12:25 PM IST. Is it safe to watch the eclipse? Unlike a lunar eclipse, it is never safe to look at a solar eclipse directly with the naked eye. You must use proper eye protection to view a partial solar eclipse safely. Are regular sunglasses safe? No, regular sunglasses must not be used to view the eclipse. According to NASA, individuals must wear certified solar viewing glasses or eclipse glasses. Safety tips for viewing the eclipse 1. No matter how dark sunglasses are, they are not safe for viewing the Sun. 2. Do not look at the Sun directly through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other device, even while wearing eclipse glasses. A special-purpose solar filter must be attached to the front of any device you are using. 3. If you don’t have eclipse glasses, use an indirect viewing method, but ensure you follow proper guidelines before trying this.

Partial Solar Eclipse 2025: Time, when, where and how to watch event live in India

NASA researchers conducted initial validation of a new airspace management system designed to enable crews to use aircraft to fight and monitor wildland fires 24 hours a day. Watch to know more!

NASA develops new wildland fire airspace management system

The curiosity about life on Mars has been the subject of many a scientific and commercial travail. NASA's Curiosity rover mission is exactly that—to determine whether the red planet was ever habitable to microbial life. The Curiosity rover has now found the largest organic compound that has ever been found on Mars.

NASA's rover discovers largest organic compounds yet on Mars

NASA has introduced a new tool "weekly accomplishments app", for agency workers to track their productivity. This also complies with Elon Musk's government-efficiency demands.&nbsp;
The application will act as a secured, centralised hub for submitting weekly accomplishments to direct supervisors and simplifying existing reporting processes while helping civil servants track all they are doing over the course of the year.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Today, we will debut a new tool for the &ldquo;Five Things&rdquo; request,&rdquo; Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro told employees in an email Friday seen by Bloomberg News.
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&ldquo;This secure, internal tool makes it easier for you to track and share the incredible work you do each week.&rdquo;
"The app also provides a PowerBI dashboard view of your past accomplishments, so over time, your participation will enable data-driven insights that may help you streamline performance reviews or organizational reporting," Jeff Seaton, NASA Chief Information Officer said in a memo.
They also shared a few "important notes", saying that this tool is internal to NASA and restricted to civil servant use only.
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"The information collected will not be sent outside of NASA. The app serves as a communication tool between employees and their supervisors," it added.&nbsp;
The app provides a simple form for submitting five brief accomplishments every week, and the form will close every Monday at 11:59 pm local time and re-open the next day.&nbsp;
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Similarly, Musk's team last month sent emails to more than two million federal employees requiring them to submit their weekly achievements over email, or face losing their jobs.&nbsp;
However, the move was criticised by many across the government. The White House further clarified that workers wouldn&rsquo;t be fired if they didn&rsquo;t respond and directed them to follow the instructions of their agency heads.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The application will act as a centralised hub for submitting weekly accomplishments to direct supervisors and simplifying existing reporting processes.

NASA has introduced a new tool "weekly accomplishments app", for agency workers to track their productivity. This also complies with Elon Musk's government-efficiency demands. The application will act as a secured, centralised hub for submitting weekly accomplishments to direct supervisors and simplifying existing reporting processes while helping civil servants track all they are doing over the course of the year. “Today, we will debut a new tool for the “Five Things” request,” Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro told employees in an email Friday seen by Bloomberg News. Also read: NASA finds largest organic molecules on Mars, hinting at ancient life “This secure, internal tool makes it easier for you to track and share the incredible work you do each week.” "The app also provides a PowerBI dashboard view of your past accomplishments, so over time, your participation will enable data-driven insights that may help you streamline performance reviews or organizational reporting," Jeff Seaton, NASA Chief Information Officer said in a memo. They also shared a few "important notes", saying that this tool is internal to NASA and restricted to civil servant use only. Also read: NASA drops plans to land first woman, person of colour on Moon After Trump’s DEI order "The information collected will not be sent outside of NASA. The app serves as a communication tool between employees and their supervisors," it added. The app provides a simple form for submitting five brief accomplishments every week, and the form will close every Monday at 11:59 pm local time and re-open the next day. Also read: Morning news brief: Trump denies sharing China war plans with Musk; NASA drops plans to land first woman on Moon, and more Similarly, Musk's team last month sent emails to more than two million federal employees requiring them to submit their weekly achievements over email, or face losing their jobs. However, the move was criticised by many across the government. The White House further clarified that workers wouldn’t be fired if they didn’t respond and directed them to follow the instructions of their agency heads. Also read: WATCH: Dolphins 'welcome' Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on Earth in magical moment from NASA splashdown (With inputs from agencies)

'Track their incredible work': NASA launches 'weekly accomplishments app' for rocket scientists

NASA's Curiosity rover has found the longest carbon chains ever detected on Mars. These molecules, with up to 12 carbon atoms, were discovered in Gale Crater, an area believed to have been a lake billions of years ago.&nbsp;The research was published in PNAS.
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<h2>How scientists confirmed it</h2>
An international team, led by scientist Caroline Freissinet from CNRS, studied the samples using special lab tests. The rover drilled into a mudstone deposit called Cumberland, and the team analysed the molecules by heating them to high temperatures. &nbsp;
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<h2>What It means for life on Mars</h2>
The detected molecules&mdash;decane, undecane, and dodecane&mdash;are longer than previous carbon chains found on Mars. While they could have formed without life, they are also common in biological processes on Earth. This raises the possibility that they might be traces of ancient life. &nbsp;
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&nbsp;Curiosity's mission is to search for signs of past life. These findings suggest Mars may have had the right conditions for life long ago.&nbsp;
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Scientist Caroline Freissinet explained to ScienceAlert, "The fact that fragile linear molecules are still present at Mars' surface 3.7 billion years after their formation allows us to make a new statement: if life ever appeared on Mars billions of years ago, at the time life appeared on the Earth, chemical traces of this ancient life could still be present today for us to detect."
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SCIENCE & TECH | An international team, led by scientist Caroline Freissinet from CNRS, studied the samples using special lab tests. The rover drilled into a mudstone deposit called Cumberland, and the team analysed the molecules by heating them to high temperatures.

NASA's Curiosity rover has found the longest carbon chains ever detected on Mars. These molecules, with up to 12 carbon atoms, were discovered in Gale Crater, an area believed to have been a lake billions of years ago. The research was published in PNAS. Also Read| 5,800 km per hour Chinese hypersonic fighter jet coming? Test of afterburner could be a breakthrough, claim researchers How scientists confirmed it An international team, led by scientist Caroline Freissinet from CNRS, studied the samples using special lab tests. The rover drilled into a mudstone deposit called Cumberland, and the team analysed the molecules by heating them to high temperatures. Also Read| Prodigal teen,12, builds nuclear fusion reactor at home in Memphis, FBI comes knocking What It means for life on Mars The detected molecules—decane, undecane, and dodecane—are longer than previous carbon chains found on Mars. While they could have formed without life, they are also common in biological processes on Earth. This raises the possibility that they might be traces of ancient life. Also Read| Prostate cancer surgery innovation reduces odds of post-op erectile dysfunction Curiosity's mission is to search for signs of past life. These findings suggest Mars may have had the right conditions for life long ago. Also Read| 15-million-year-old fish fossil found in Australia’s desert offers rare insights Scientist Caroline Freissinet explained to ScienceAlert, "The fact that fragile linear molecules are still present at Mars' surface 3.7 billion years after their formation allows us to make a new statement: if life ever appeared on Mars billions of years ago, at the time life appeared on the Earth, chemical traces of this ancient life could still be present today for us to detect."

NASA finds largest organic molecules on Mars, hinting at ancient life

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after 286 days in space. What was meant to be a short mission turned into a long ordeal due to severe technical issues with their spacecraft. They finally returned on board a spacecraft on the 19th of March. The world celebrated their safe return, but new images have sparked some serious concerns about Sunita Williams' health. Photos released by NASA show Williams looking very frail, with thinner wrists, a gaunt face, and noticeably grayer hair.

Spaceflight takes a toll on Williams: What her health means for future missions?

NASA has dropped its longstanding commitment to land the first woman and person of colour on the moon. The space agency has taken this step in response to President Donald Trump's directives to shut down diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices at US federal agencies.
<h2>First woman, first person of colour on the Moon</h2>
The promise to send the first woman, and the first person of colour, to the Moon was a central plank of NASA's Artemis programme.
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Artemis is scheduled to return humans to the surface of the moon in 2027. Before this, NASA's Apollo mission in December 1972 took humans to the lunar surface.
Orlando Sentinel reports that previously, on NASA's website, the Artemis landing page included the words: "NASA will land the first woman, first person of colour, and first international partner astronaut on the Moon using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before".
Now, this phrase seems to have gone missing from the page.
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<h2>NASA statement</h2>
In a statement to the Guardian, NASA spokesperson Allard Beutel said that the phrase was removed in line with Trump's order.
"In keeping with the president&rsquo;s executive order, we&rsquo;re updating our language regarding plans to send crew to the lunar surface as part of NASA&rsquo;s Artemis campaign. We look forward to learning more from [and] about the Trump administration&rsquo;s plans for our agency and expanding exploration at the moon and Mars for the benefit of all," he said.
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Since Trump took power, he has issued a number of directives against "wokeness". Just days after his inauguration, the Trump administration asked federal agencies to terminate roles and offices related to DEI programmes.
"Each agency, department, or commission head shall take action to terminate, to the maximum extent allowed by law, all DEI, DEIA, and 'environmental justice' offices and positions within 60 days," said a 24 January 2025 memo from the US Office of Personnel Management, referring to jobs aimed at boosting "diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility."
(With inputs from agencies)

SCIENCE & TECH | World | NASA has scrapped its plans to land the first woman and person of colour on the Moon, aligning with Trump's directive against DEI practices.

NASA has dropped its longstanding commitment to land the first woman and person of colour on the moon. The space agency has taken this step in response to President Donald Trump's directives to shut down diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices at US federal agencies. First woman, first person of colour on the Moon The promise to send the first woman, and the first person of colour, to the Moon was a central plank of NASA's Artemis programme. Also read | Trump makes rare admission on Musk’s conflicts of interest, says 'wouldn’t show' businessman China war plans Artemis is scheduled to return humans to the surface of the moon in 2027. Before this, NASA's Apollo mission in December 1972 took humans to the lunar surface. Orlando Sentinel reports that previously, on NASA's website, the Artemis landing page included the words: "NASA will land the first woman, first person of colour, and first international partner astronaut on the Moon using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before". Now, this phrase seems to have gone missing from the page. Also read | 'These are terrorists': Trump defends Musk, says Tesla attacks worse than Jan. 6 Capitol riot NASA statement In a statement to the Guardian, NASA spokesperson Allard Beutel said that the phrase was removed in line with Trump's order. "In keeping with the president’s executive order, we’re updating our language regarding plans to send crew to the lunar surface as part of NASA’s Artemis campaign. We look forward to learning more from [and] about the Trump administration’s plans for our agency and expanding exploration at the moon and Mars for the benefit of all," he said. Also read | China war or DOGE cuts? Inside Musk’s controversial Pentagon visit that Trump, Hegseth rushed to defend Since Trump took power, he has issued a number of directives against "wokeness". Just days after his inauguration, the Trump administration asked federal agencies to terminate roles and offices related to DEI programmes. "Each agency, department, or commission head shall take action to terminate, to the maximum extent allowed by law, all DEI, DEIA, and 'environmental justice' offices and positions within 60 days," said a 24 January 2025 memo from the US Office of Personnel Management, referring to jobs aimed at boosting "diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility." (With inputs from agencies)

NASA drops plans to land first woman, person of colour on Moon After Trump’s DEI order

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth safely after the SpaceX dragon capsule carrying them made a remarkable splashdown on Tuesday. So did Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov but their homecoming was rather quiet. Watch this video to find out more.

2 NASA astronauts accompanied Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on their trip back on Earth

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore finally came back to Earth on March 18 after their extended nine-month stay on the Internation Space Station (ISS).
However, the astronauts cannot go to their homes just yet. The Crew-9 members will have to face some challenges after their return as they get acclimated to Earth&rsquo;s gravity.
So, what&rsquo;s next for Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts?
<h2>Medical examination</h2>
Following the splashdown off the Florida coast, Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore, Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov have to undergo medical examinations as a standard procedure. The astronauts will face physical challenges like muscle atrophy and balance issues due to their long stay in microgravity conditions in space.
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<h2>Rehabilitation</h2>
After the initial medical examination, the astronauts will be transported to Johnson Space Center in Houston. The crew member will undergo several medical checkups and procedures to assess their health following long exposure to microgravity. Before the astronauts can return to their homes, they will stay for 45 days for an extensive rehabilitation program, which will be conducted in three phases.&nbsp;
In the first phase, the astronauts will work out to regain their strength, flexibility and ability to walk. The next phase will focus on strengthening their bodies further, improving brain functioning and doing exercises for cardio reconditioning. The last phase, which will be the longest, will include functional development training so the astronauts return to their best physical abilities.
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<h2>Debriefings</h2>
The astronauts will take part in post-mission debriefings to discuss their experience in detail. They will share the challenges they faced, experiments and studies they conducted, their achievements, and feedback on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft&rsquo;s performance.
<h2>Family reunion</h2>
Personal time and reconnecting with family and friends play an important role in astronauts&rsquo; psychological well-being. Earlier, Williams said that she was looking forward to returning home and meeting her family and dogs.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a roller coaster for them, probably a little bit more so than for us,&rdquo; she said.
<h2>Health Challenges</h2>
Due to prolonged stay in the absence of gravity, the astronauts may experience dizziness, nausea and balance issues. Astronauts face difficulties in walking and experience &ldquo;baby feet&rdquo;, in which their feet lose the thick part of the skin and become soft like a baby&rsquo;s. Astronauts may also lose their vision temporarily and face cognitive decline after returning to Earth.
In space, the bodily fluids and blood redistribute and may result in swelling in the upper body. After returning to Earth, the astronauts are forced to readjust to gravity. The astronauts may experience orthostatic hypotension, which is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing, as their heart has to work harder to pump blood to the head. This may also affect their cardiovascular health.
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The astronauts may also lose bone density and muscle and face skin problems. Due to exposure to radiation in space, the astronauts also face an increased risk of cancer.
(With inputs from agencies)

Science & tech | The Crew-9 members will have to face some challenges after their return as they get acclimated to Earth’s gravity. So, what’s next for Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts?

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore finally came back to Earth on March 18 after their extended nine-month stay on the Internation Space Station (ISS). However, the astronauts cannot go to their homes just yet. The Crew-9 members will have to face some challenges after their return as they get acclimated to Earth’s gravity. So, what’s next for Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts? Medical examination Following the splashdown off the Florida coast, Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore, Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov have to undergo medical examinations as a standard procedure. The astronauts will face physical challenges like muscle atrophy and balance issues due to their long stay in microgravity conditions in space. Also read | Here's why Donald Trump didn't invite Sunita Williams to White House Rehabilitation After the initial medical examination, the astronauts will be transported to Johnson Space Center in Houston. The crew member will undergo several medical checkups and procedures to assess their health following long exposure to microgravity. Before the astronauts can return to their homes, they will stay for 45 days for an extensive rehabilitation program, which will be conducted in three phases. In the first phase, the astronauts will work out to regain their strength, flexibility and ability to walk. The next phase will focus on strengthening their bodies further, improving brain functioning and doing exercises for cardio reconditioning. The last phase, which will be the longest, will include functional development training so the astronauts return to their best physical abilities. Also read | President Murmu to PM Modi— India celebrates Sunita Williams’ return to Earth Debriefings The astronauts will take part in post-mission debriefings to discuss their experience in detail. They will share the challenges they faced, experiments and studies they conducted, their achievements, and feedback on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft’s performance. Family reunion Personal time and reconnecting with family and friends play an important role in astronauts’ psychological well-being. Earlier, Williams said that she was looking forward to returning home and meeting her family and dogs. Also read | WATCH: Dolphins 'welcome' Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on Earth in magical moment from NASA splashdown “It’s been a roller coaster for them, probably a little bit more so than for us,” she said. Health Challenges Due to prolonged stay in the absence of gravity, the astronauts may experience dizziness, nausea and balance issues. Astronauts face difficulties in walking and experience “baby feet”, in which their feet lose the thick part of the skin and become soft like a baby’s. Astronauts may also lose their vision temporarily and face cognitive decline after returning to Earth. In space, the bodily fluids and blood redistribute and may result in swelling in the upper body. After returning to Earth, the astronauts are forced to readjust to gravity. The astronauts may experience orthostatic hypotension, which is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing, as their heart has to work harder to pump blood to the head. This may also affect their cardiovascular health. Also read | Sunita Williams returns: 'PROMISE MADE, PROMISE KEPT, says White House as astronauts reach home safely, Musk praises SpaceX, NASA The astronauts may also lose bone density and muscle and face skin problems. Due to exposure to radiation in space, the astronauts also face an increased risk of cancer. (With inputs from agencies)

What’s next for Sunita Williams on Earth after nine-month stay in Space?

A pod of dolphins swam up to the spot where the SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down on Tuesday off Florida's coast. The capsule carried four astronauts, including NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who spent an unplanned 280 days on the International Space Station

NASA astronauts receives heartwarming welcome from pod of dolphins

First images of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore emerged as they finally returned to Earth on Tuesday after an unexpected nine-month stay at International Space Station (ISS). They received immediate medical care and were carried away on stretchers.

Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return home after 9 months in space

What do astronauts see when they are in space? Earth, the moon, and maybe an occasional space rock. One of them apparently was told by fellow astronauts that they saw UFOs in space. During the Apollo missions, several astronauts landed on the moon. The wife of one such astronaut has now shared secrets he told him.&nbsp;
Talking to Daily Mail, Anita Mitchell, the wife of late NASA pilot Edgar Mitchell, said that "many of the pilots and astronauts had seen something", and so he also felt that something was out there. Edgar was the sixth man to walk on the moon in 1971 and was part of the Apollo 14 crew.
She claimed that these sightings happened during America's early space missions. Apollo astronaut James McDivitt was reportedly one of the many who saw UFOs in space, according to Anita. It was not only in space, but some of them also reported seeing strange craft while flying conventional planes over Earth.
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<h2>Astronauts claimed to have 'seen something'</h2>
Recalling a party where Project Mercury astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr. was with them, Anita said, "I remember Gordy telling us that he had seen something." The astronaut added that what he had seen was extremely fast and that they had nothing "that goes that fast and goes that high".
Cooper was one of the most experienced NASA pilots, but Anita claims that he admitted that despite seeing the UFOs, American pilots could never catch them.&nbsp;
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She says that astronauts she met at the time believed that space had "something there technology-wise" and even she thinks there are others out there.
<h2>Edgar wanted information about strange sightings to be made public&nbsp;</h2>
Anita has released a book titled "You Don't Look Like An Astronaut's Wife" in which she has revealed that her husband, who died in 2016, had asked the US government to release information about the strange sightings to the public since they might be linked to aliens.&nbsp;
Edgar had on several occasions requested the government to do so. In 2009, Mitchell went public with his demand and called on the government to release information about UFOs he thought it was hiding. He was one of the believers in extraterrestrial life.
"Do you really think we are the only intelligence in the universe? Because if we are, the universe is in trouble," she added.
Meanwhile, Anita says being an astronaut's wife was "like a different universe" and she loved being a part of that world.

Late NASA pilot Edgar Mitchell believed that something was out there. His wife says that many astronauts told her they saw strange things during missions. Science & Tech Trending

What do astronauts see when they are in space? Earth, the moon, and maybe an occasional space rock. One of them apparently was told by fellow astronauts that they saw UFOs in space. During the Apollo missions, several astronauts landed on the moon. The wife of one such astronaut has now shared secrets he told him. Talking to Daily Mail, Anita Mitchell, the wife of late NASA pilot Edgar Mitchell, said that "many of the pilots and astronauts had seen something", and so he also felt that something was out there. Edgar was the sixth man to walk on the moon in 1971 and was part of the Apollo 14 crew. She claimed that these sightings happened during America's early space missions. Apollo astronaut James McDivitt was reportedly one of the many who saw UFOs in space, according to Anita. It was not only in space, but some of them also reported seeing strange craft while flying conventional planes over Earth. Also Read: 'A point where time begins': Black holes are portals into another point in universe? Astronauts claimed to have 'seen something' Recalling a party where Project Mercury astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr. was with them, Anita said, "I remember Gordy telling us that he had seen something." The astronaut added that what he had seen was extremely fast and that they had nothing "that goes that fast and goes that high". Cooper was one of the most experienced NASA pilots, but Anita claims that he admitted that despite seeing the UFOs, American pilots could never catch them. Also Read: 'Death sentence for star formation', yet Andromeda XXXV survived. How? She says that astronauts she met at the time believed that space had "something there technology-wise" and even she thinks there are others out there. Edgar wanted information about strange sightings to be made public Anita has released a book titled "You Don't Look Like An Astronaut's Wife" in which she has revealed that her husband, who died in 2016, had asked the US government to release information about the strange sightings to the public since they might be linked to aliens. Edgar had on several occasions requested the government to do so. In 2009, Mitchell went public with his demand and called on the government to release information about UFOs he thought it was hiding. He was one of the believers in extraterrestrial life. "Do you really think we are the only intelligence in the universe? Because if we are, the universe is in trouble," she added. Meanwhile, Anita says being an astronaut's wife was "like a different universe" and she loved being a part of that world.

Have astronauts come across UFOs in space? Wife of former astronaut claims they did

Sunita Williams return: NASA astronaut's 286-day space ordeal ends with 17-hour journey

NASA astronauts return safely back to Earth: 286-day stay in space ends with 17-hour journey

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her Crew-9 crewmates, has returned to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew Dragon capsule, named&nbsp;Freedom, splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday evening, marking the end of an unexpectedly prolonged mission that was initially planned for just 10 days.
As the hatch of Crew Dragon opened, Williams took her first breath of fresh air after 276 days in space. Like all astronauts returning from extended missions, she was assisted out of the spacecraft by the recovery team. Due to the effects of prolonged weightlessness, Williams was carried out on a stretcher, a common precaution as astronauts readjust to Earth&rsquo;s gravity.
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Extended stays in microgravity lead to muscle atrophy and bone density loss, making it difficult for returning astronauts to walk immediately. NASA follows a standard protocol to assess crew members' health upon landing, gradually reintroducing them to normal physical activity. Williams, who now holds the record for the second-longest cumulative time spent in space by a NASA astronaut at 608 days, will undergo medical evaluations and rehabilitation in the coming weeks.
Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore were originally sent to the ISS on Boeing&rsquo;s Starliner spacecraft for a short test mission in June 2024. However, technical issues with Starliner forced NASA to delay their return indefinitely. Ultimately, they were brought back aboard SpaceX&rsquo;s Crew Dragon along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, who were also part of Crew-9&rsquo;s extended stay on the ISS.
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Speaking to mission control after landing, Williams expressed gratitude to the teams that worked on their safe return. "It&rsquo;s great to be back on Earth," she said.
Williams, Wilmore, Hague, and Gorbunov will spend the next few weeks at NASA&rsquo;s Johnson Space Center in Houston, undergoing post-flight recovery before resuming normal activities.

As the hatch of Crew Dragon opened, Williams took her first breath of fresh air after 276 days in space.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her Crew-9 crewmates, has returned to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew Dragon capsule, named Freedom, splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday evening, marking the end of an unexpectedly prolonged mission that was initially planned for just 10 days. As the hatch of Crew Dragon opened, Williams took her first breath of fresh air after 276 days in space. Like all astronauts returning from extended missions, she was assisted out of the spacecraft by the recovery team. Due to the effects of prolonged weightlessness, Williams was carried out on a stretcher, a common precaution as astronauts readjust to Earth’s gravity. Extended stays in microgravity lead to muscle atrophy and bone density loss, making it difficult for returning astronauts to walk immediately. NASA follows a standard protocol to assess crew members' health upon landing, gradually reintroducing them to normal physical activity. Williams, who now holds the record for the second-longest cumulative time spent in space by a NASA astronaut at 608 days, will undergo medical evaluations and rehabilitation in the coming weeks. Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore were originally sent to the ISS on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft for a short test mission in June 2024. However, technical issues with Starliner forced NASA to delay their return indefinitely. Ultimately, they were brought back aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, who were also part of Crew-9’s extended stay on the ISS. Speaking to mission control after landing, Williams expressed gratitude to the teams that worked on their safe return. "It’s great to be back on Earth," she said. Williams, Wilmore, Hague, and Gorbunov will spend the next few weeks at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, undergoing post-flight recovery before resuming normal activities.

'Carried out on stretcher': NASA's Sunita Williams takes first breath of fresh air after 9 months

NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams have concluded a mission that extended far beyond its original timeline. Initially planned as a short-duration test of Boeing&rsquo;s Starliner spacecraft, the mission evolved into a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical challenges. The following timeline outlines key events in the mission&rsquo;s progression.
June 5, 2024: Starliner Launches The Starliner spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The mission, known as the Crew Flight Test (CFT), aimed to evaluate Starliner&rsquo;s capabilities before it could be certified for routine astronaut transport.
June 6, 2024: Docking Delayed Due to Thruster Malfunctions Starliner encountered issues with its reaction-control system (RCS) thrusters while approaching the ISS. Five of the 28 thrusters failed, preventing an initial docking attempt. The mission team restored functionality to four of the five thrusters, allowing Starliner to dock successfully on its second attempt.
June 18, 2024: Return Delayed Due to Further Issues NASA postponed Starliner&rsquo;s return to Earth, originally scheduled for June 26, to assess and address technical issues, including helium leaks in the propulsion system. The decision extended Wilmore and Williams&rsquo; stay on the ISS beyond the initial 10-day plan.
July 2, 2024: NASA Extends Mission Beyond 45-Day Limit The mission&rsquo;s duration was officially extended past the originally planned 45-day maximum. NASA determined that the spacecraft&rsquo;s performance in orbit warranted further analysis before authorising a return.
August 24, 2024: NASA Confirms Starliner Will Return Uncrewed NASA and Boeing announced that Starliner would return to Earth without astronauts. Wilmore and Williams would remain on the ISS until alternative return arrangements could be made, with Crew-9&rsquo;s SpaceX Dragon capsule designated for their return.
August 30, 2024: Crew-9 Adjustments to Accommodate Starliner Crew NASA adjusted Crew-9&rsquo;s manifest, removing two astronauts&mdash;Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson&mdash;to make room for Wilmore and Williams on the return flight.
September 7, 2024: Starliner Returns Uncrewed Starliner successfully landed at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, without astronauts on board. NASA continued its assessment of the vehicle&rsquo;s technical issues.
September 22, 2024: Sunita Williams Takes Command of ISS Following the departure of Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, Williams assumed command of the ISS. She continued overseeing operations while awaiting her return to Earth.
September 28, 2024: Crew-9 Launches to ISS A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Crew-9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission carried two astronauts&mdash;Nick Hague (NASA) and Aleksandr Gorbunov (Roscosmos)&mdash;while reserving two seats on the Crew Dragon spacecraft for Wilmore and Williams&rsquo; eventual return.
November 12, 2024: Williams Addresses Health Concerns Speculation regarding Williams&rsquo; health due to the prolonged mission was dismissed in an interview from the ISS. She confirmed that she had maintained her physical fitness and remained in stable condition.
December 17, 2024: NASA Delays Return to March 2025 NASA announced that Crew-9 would remain on the ISS until Crew-10&rsquo;s arrival. Crew-10&rsquo;s launch was postponed due to issues with its new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
January 30, 2025: Williams Sets Spacewalk Record Williams conducted a 5.5-hour extravehicular activity (EVA) alongside Wilmore, setting a record for the most cumulative EVA time by a female astronaut.
February 11, 2025: NASA Moves Up Return Timeline NASA opted to use a flight-proven Dragon capsule, Endurance, for Crew-10 rather than wait for a new spacecraft. This adjustment allowed Crew-10 to launch in mid-March, enabling Crew-9&rsquo;s earlier-than-expected return.
March 14, 2025: Crew-10 Launches to ISS The Crew-10 mission launched from NASA&rsquo;s Kennedy Space Center, arriving at the ISS the following day, paving the way for Crew-9&rsquo;s departure.
March 18, 2025: Wilmore and Williams Return to Earth Crew-9&rsquo;s Dragon capsule, Freedom, undocked from the ISS at 1:05 a.m. EDT and was scheduled to splash down off the coast of Florida at 5:57 p.m. EDT, marking the conclusion of a mission that significantly exceeded its original duration.

Initially planned as a short-duration test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, the mission evolved into a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical challenges.

NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams have concluded a mission that extended far beyond its original timeline. Initially planned as a short-duration test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, the mission evolved into a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical challenges. The following timeline outlines key events in the mission’s progression. June 5, 2024: Starliner Launches The Starliner spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The mission, known as the Crew Flight Test (CFT), aimed to evaluate Starliner’s capabilities before it could be certified for routine astronaut transport. June 6, 2024: Docking Delayed Due to Thruster Malfunctions Starliner encountered issues with its reaction-control system (RCS) thrusters while approaching the ISS. Five of the 28 thrusters failed, preventing an initial docking attempt. The mission team restored functionality to four of the five thrusters, allowing Starliner to dock successfully on its second attempt. June 18, 2024: Return Delayed Due to Further Issues NASA postponed Starliner’s return to Earth, originally scheduled for June 26, to assess and address technical issues, including helium leaks in the propulsion system. The decision extended Wilmore and Williams’ stay on the ISS beyond the initial 10-day plan. July 2, 2024: NASA Extends Mission Beyond 45-Day Limit The mission’s duration was officially extended past the originally planned 45-day maximum. NASA determined that the spacecraft’s performance in orbit warranted further analysis before authorising a return. August 24, 2024: NASA Confirms Starliner Will Return Uncrewed NASA and Boeing announced that Starliner would return to Earth without astronauts. Wilmore and Williams would remain on the ISS until alternative return arrangements could be made, with Crew-9’s SpaceX Dragon capsule designated for their return. August 30, 2024: Crew-9 Adjustments to Accommodate Starliner Crew NASA adjusted Crew-9’s manifest, removing two astronauts—Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson—to make room for Wilmore and Williams on the return flight. September 7, 2024: Starliner Returns Uncrewed Starliner successfully landed at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, without astronauts on board. NASA continued its assessment of the vehicle’s technical issues. September 22, 2024: Sunita Williams Takes Command of ISS Following the departure of Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, Williams assumed command of the ISS. She continued overseeing operations while awaiting her return to Earth. September 28, 2024: Crew-9 Launches to ISS A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Crew-9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission carried two astronauts—Nick Hague (NASA) and Aleksandr Gorbunov (Roscosmos)—while reserving two seats on the Crew Dragon spacecraft for Wilmore and Williams’ eventual return. November 12, 2024: Williams Addresses Health Concerns Speculation regarding Williams’ health due to the prolonged mission was dismissed in an interview from the ISS. She confirmed that she had maintained her physical fitness and remained in stable condition. December 17, 2024: NASA Delays Return to March 2025 NASA announced that Crew-9 would remain on the ISS until Crew-10’s arrival. Crew-10’s launch was postponed due to issues with its new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. January 30, 2025: Williams Sets Spacewalk Record Williams conducted a 5.5-hour extravehicular activity (EVA) alongside Wilmore, setting a record for the most cumulative EVA time by a female astronaut. February 11, 2025: NASA Moves Up Return Timeline NASA opted to use a flight-proven Dragon capsule, Endurance, for Crew-10 rather than wait for a new spacecraft. This adjustment allowed Crew-10 to launch in mid-March, enabling Crew-9’s earlier-than-expected return. March 14, 2025: Crew-10 Launches to ISS The Crew-10 mission launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, arriving at the ISS the following day, paving the way for Crew-9’s departure. March 18, 2025: Wilmore and Williams Return to Earth Crew-9’s Dragon capsule, Freedom, undocked from the ISS at 1:05 a.m. EDT and was scheduled to splash down off the coast of Florida at 5:57 p.m. EDT, marking the conclusion of a mission that significantly exceeded its original duration.

NASA's Sunita Williams is back! Check the timeline of a 9-day space mission that turned into a 9-month nightmare

Sunita Williams Returns to Earth with Crew Dragon-9 After Extended ISS Mission
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore have successfully returned to Earth aboard SpaceX&rsquo;s Crew Dragon-9 capsule after an unexpectedly prolonged nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft made a safe splashdown off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico at 3:27 a.m. IST on March 19, 2025.
<h3>Extended Mission Due to Starliner Delays</h3>
Williams and Wilmore initially arrived at the ISS in June 2024 on Boeing&rsquo;s Starliner as part of a test mission that was originally planned for just eight days. However, technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft resulted in an indefinite extension of their stay. As NASA worked on resolving the complications, the agency eventually decided to bring them back aboard a SpaceX capsule instead.
<h3>Successful Splashdown and Recovery</h3>
Crew Dragon-9, which carried Williams and Wilmore back to Earth, successfully completed its deorbit burn before re-entering the atmosphere and deploying its parachutes for a controlled descent into the ocean. NASA and SpaceX recovery teams were on standby to retrieve the capsule and ensure the astronauts' safe return to solid ground.
<h3>Medical Checks and Rehabilitation</h3>
Following their return, Williams and Wilmore will undergo thorough medical evaluations and post-mission debriefings. Spending an extended duration in space leads to physiological changes, including muscle atrophy and bone density loss, necessitating weeks of rehabilitation before they can fully adjust to Earth&rsquo;s gravity.
<h3>Sunita Williams&rsquo; Spaceflight Record</h3>
With this mission, Sunita Williams has now logged 608 cumulative days in space, making her the second-highest NASA astronaut in terms of total time spent in orbit. She still trails behind Peggy Whitson, who holds the record at 675 days.
<h3>Recognition from India</h3>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various dignitaries from India extended their congratulations to Williams, celebrating her achievements as a trailblazing astronaut of Indian origin. Williams&rsquo; perseverance and dedication continue to serve as an inspiration for aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts worldwide.
Her return marks the end of an unforeseen challenge but highlights the resilience of astronauts in the face of adversity, as well as the critical role of international collaboration in space exploration.

Crew Dragon-9, which carried Williams and Wilmore back to Earth, successfully completed its deorbit burn before re-entering the atmosphere and deploying its parachutes for a controlled descent into the ocean.

Sunita Williams Returns to Earth with Crew Dragon-9 After Extended ISS Mission NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore have successfully returned to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon-9 capsule after an unexpectedly prolonged nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft made a safe splashdown off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico at 3:27 a.m. IST on March 19, 2025. Extended Mission Due to Starliner Delays Williams and Wilmore initially arrived at the ISS in June 2024 on Boeing’s Starliner as part of a test mission that was originally planned for just eight days. However, technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft resulted in an indefinite extension of their stay. As NASA worked on resolving the complications, the agency eventually decided to bring them back aboard a SpaceX capsule instead. Successful Splashdown and Recovery Crew Dragon-9, which carried Williams and Wilmore back to Earth, successfully completed its deorbit burn before re-entering the atmosphere and deploying its parachutes for a controlled descent into the ocean. NASA and SpaceX recovery teams were on standby to retrieve the capsule and ensure the astronauts' safe return to solid ground. Medical Checks and Rehabilitation Following their return, Williams and Wilmore will undergo thorough medical evaluations and post-mission debriefings. Spending an extended duration in space leads to physiological changes, including muscle atrophy and bone density loss, necessitating weeks of rehabilitation before they can fully adjust to Earth’s gravity. Sunita Williams’ Spaceflight Record With this mission, Sunita Williams has now logged 608 cumulative days in space, making her the second-highest NASA astronaut in terms of total time spent in orbit. She still trails behind Peggy Whitson, who holds the record at 675 days. Recognition from India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various dignitaries from India extended their congratulations to Williams, celebrating her achievements as a trailblazing astronaut of Indian origin. Williams’ perseverance and dedication continue to serve as an inspiration for aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts worldwide. Her return marks the end of an unforeseen challenge but highlights the resilience of astronauts in the face of adversity, as well as the critical role of international collaboration in space exploration.

'Splashdown': NASA's Sunita Williams successfully lands on Earth, Crew Dragon maintains 100% safety record

NASA Sunita Williams Live Streaming: Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is gearing up for her much-awaited return to Earth, alongside fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore.
Two astronauts&mdash;Butch and Sunita&mdash;have been stranded in space for more than nine months and are finally returning to Earth.
<h2>Where and How to Watch Sunita Williams&rsquo; Return Live Direct Link?</h2>
NASA will provide live streaming of Crew-9&rsquo;s return across multiple platforms:
&rarr; NASA TV Direct Link &ndash; Available on NASA&rsquo;s official website -&nbsp;www.nasa.gov
&rarr; NASA+ &ndash; NASA&rsquo;s streaming service
&rarr; YouTube &ndash; NASA&rsquo;s official YouTube channel
&rarr; Social Media &ndash; Updates on NASA&rsquo;s X (Twitter) account
<h2>Watch Here | NASA Sunita William Return live streaming here:</h2>
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<h2>Sunita Williams' return to Earth!&nbsp;</h2>
Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore were stuck in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which was meant to bring them back in June 2024, after eight days in space.&nbsp;
Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/astronauts-sunita-williams-and-barry-wilmore-set-to-return-from-space-8864830"> Astronauts Sunita Williams, and Barry Wilmore set to return from space</a>
After an unexpected delay of nine months, William and Wilmore are finally coming back on SpaceX&rsquo;s Crew Dragon capsule.
<h2>Sunita Williams' Return Live Broadcast</h2>
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's journey from the International Space Station has started, with a splashdown scheduled to happen at 3:30 am IST on March 19 (March 18 ET).&nbsp;
Live coverage of their return will be available to watch online across multiple platforms, including NASA's official YouTube channel.
Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/astronauts-sunita-williams-and-barry-wilmore-set-to-return-from-space-8864830">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/nasa-sunita-williams-astronaut-homecoming-mission-returns-to-earth-live-updates-check-return-date-time-latest-news-spacex-8864227">NASA Sunita Williams returns Live: Crew Dragon clears safety zone, NASA on standby now</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/astronauts-sunita-williams-and-barry-wilmore-set-to-return-from-space-8864830"></a>
The viewers can also watch NASA&rsquo;s SpaceX Crew-9 Re-Entry and Splashdown on the official website of NASA. The link has been shared on NASA's official social handles.&nbsp;
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''They're on their way! #Crew9 undocked from the @Space_Station at 1:05am ET (0505 UTC). Reentry and splashdown coverage begin on X, YouTube, and NASA+ at 4:45 pm ET (2145 UTC) this evening,'' Nasa's X post reads.&nbsp;</div>
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.<a href="https://twitter.com/NASA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA</a> will provide live coverage of Crew-9&rsquo;s return to Earth from the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a>, beginning with <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> Dragon hatch closure preparations at 10:45pm ET Monday, March 17. Splashdown is slated for approximately 5:57pm Tuesday, March 18: <a href="https://t.co/yABLg20tKX">https://t.co/yABLg20tKX</a> <a href="https://t.co/alujSplsHm">pic.twitter.com/alujSplsHm</a>
&mdash; NASA Commercial Crew (@Commercial_Crew) <a href="https://twitter.com/Commercial_Crew/status/1901422933366456607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>International Space Station Live</h2>
The Crew-9's return journey spans roughly 42 hours from Mar 17 to Mar 19, 2025. After the splashdown of astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, NASA will hold a media conference at 7:30 pm EDT (6:00 am IST, March 19).
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/nasa-sunita-williams-astronaut-homecoming-mission-returns-to-earth-live-updates-check-return-date-time-latest-news-spacex-8864227">NASA Sunita Williams returns Live: Crew Dragon clears safety zone, NASA on standby now</a>
Meanwhile, astronaut Nick Hague, who is accompanying Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, shared a heartfelt note.&nbsp;
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It&rsquo;s been a privilege to call the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a> home, to play my part in its 25-year legacy of doing research for humanity, and to work with colleagues, now friends, from around the globe. My spaceflight career, like most, is full of the unexpected. <a href="https://t.co/80jJ0Zn1sM">pic.twitter.com/80jJ0Zn1sM</a>
&mdash; Nick Hague (@AstroHague) <a href="https://twitter.com/AstroHague/status/1901636616738726197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
"It&rsquo;s been a privilege to call the Space_Station home, to play my part in its 25-year legacy of doing research for humanity, and to work with colleagues, now friends, from around the globe. My spaceflight career, like most, is full of the unexpected."
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Watch Here NASA Sunita Williams Live Streaming | The Crew-9's return journey spans roughly 42 hours from Mar 17 to Mar 19, 2025. Following the splashdown of Astronaut, NASA will hold a media conference at 7:30 pm EDT (6:00 am IST, March 19).

NASA Sunita Williams Live Streaming: Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is gearing up for her much-awaited return to Earth, alongside fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore. Two astronauts—Butch and Sunita—have been stranded in space for more than nine months and are finally returning to Earth. Where and How to Watch Sunita Williams’ Return Live Direct Link? NASA will provide live streaming of Crew-9’s return across multiple platforms: → NASA TV Direct Link – Available on NASA’s official website - www.nasa.gov → NASA+ – NASA’s streaming service → YouTube – NASA’s official YouTube channel → Social Media – Updates on NASA’s X (Twitter) account Watch Here | NASA Sunita William Return live streaming here: Sunita Williams' return to Earth! Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore were stuck in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which was meant to bring them back in June 2024, after eight days in space. Also read: Astronauts Sunita Williams, and Barry Wilmore set to return from space After an unexpected delay of nine months, William and Wilmore are finally coming back on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. Sunita Williams' Return Live Broadcast Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's journey from the International Space Station has started, with a splashdown scheduled to happen at 3:30 am IST on March 19 (March 18 ET). Live coverage of their return will be available to watch online across multiple platforms, including NASA's official YouTube channel. Also read: NASA Sunita Williams returns Live: Crew Dragon clears safety zone, NASA on standby now The viewers can also watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Re-Entry and Splashdown on the official website of NASA. The link has been shared on NASA's official social handles. NASA is providing detailed live streaming of the entire return process. ''They're on their way! #Crew9 undocked from the @Space_Station at 1:05am ET (0505 UTC). Reentry and splashdown coverage begin on X, YouTube, and NASA+ at 4:45 pm ET (2145 UTC) this evening,'' Nasa's X post reads. .@NASA will provide live coverage of Crew-9’s return to Earth from the @Space_Station, beginning with @SpaceX Dragon hatch closure preparations at 10:45pm ET Monday, March 17. Splashdown is slated for approximately 5:57pm Tuesday, March 18: https://t.co/yABLg20tKX pic.twitter.com/alujSplsHm — NASA Commercial Crew (@Commercial_Crew) March 16, 2025 International Space Station Live The Crew-9's return journey spans roughly 42 hours from Mar 17 to Mar 19, 2025. After the splashdown of astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, NASA will hold a media conference at 7:30 pm EDT (6:00 am IST, March 19). Also read: NASA Sunita Williams returns Live: Crew Dragon clears safety zone, NASA on standby now Meanwhile, astronaut Nick Hague, who is accompanying Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, shared a heartfelt note. It’s been a privilege to call the @Space_Station home, to play my part in its 25-year legacy of doing research for humanity, and to work with colleagues, now friends, from around the globe. My spaceflight career, like most, is full of the unexpected. pic.twitter.com/80jJ0Zn1sM — Nick Hague (@AstroHague) March 17, 2025 "It’s been a privilege to call the Space_Station home, to play my part in its 25-year legacy of doing research for humanity, and to work with colleagues, now friends, from around the globe. My spaceflight career, like most, is full of the unexpected."

Sunita Williams SpaceX Crew-9 Earth Return Live Streaming || How, When, and Where to Watch NASA Astronaut's Return

As per former NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman, Williams and Wilmore are not officially entitled to overtime salary or special pay since they are federal employees of the U.S. But the question is, aren't they entitled to more for their contribution to the space mission and delay in return? Watch this video to find out more.

NASA to compensate Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore for 'extended' space stay?

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully undocked from the International Space Station as NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, and Butch Wilmore along with their crew return to Earth.

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