Category: Space

Astronauts Sunita Williams & Butch Wilmore Return from Epic Space Adventure!

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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally home after nine months on the ISS—way longer than their planned week-long trip. Boeing’s Starliner had issues, so SpaceX stepped in, landing them in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday. Elon Musk stirred drama, claiming Biden blocked an earlier rescue, but NASA says no such offer came.

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SpaceX Sends Crew to ISS for Much-Anticipated Staff Rotation

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SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission launched Friday, heading to the ISS to enable astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s return after nine months. Delayed by Boeing’s Starliner issues, their homecoming, set for March 19, stirred buzz as Elon Musk claimed—without proof—Biden blocked an earlier rescue for political reasons.

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Airtel Teams Up with SpaceX for Starlink in India

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Airtel partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India, pending regulatory approval. This move challenges Reliance Jio and follows U.S.-India talks boosting SpaceX’s chances. Airtel will sell Starlink gear and services, aiming to bridge India’s connectivity gap—though past hurdles remind us it’s not a done deal yet.

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SpaceX Catches Starship Booster Again, but Test Flight 7 Ends in Explosion

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SpaceX successfully caught the Super Heavy booster for the second time during its seventh Starship test flight. However, the upper stage, Starship, was lost after SpaceX lost contact 8.5 minutes into the flight due to an “oxygen/fuel leak” that caused pressure buildup.

Key Highlights:
  • CEO Elon Musk announced plans to add fire suppression systems and improve venting to prevent future issues.
  • The ship was loaded with 10 dummy Starlink satellites for its first payload test.
  • SpaceX upgraded Starship with new avionics, cameras, and heat tiles to test re-entry technologies.
  • Debris was spotted over Turks and Caicos, prompting FAA action.

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ISRO Successfully Launches SpaDeX Mission for Satellite Docking

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ISRO launched the SpaDeX mission from Sriharikota on Dec 30, 2024, marking India’s first attempt at docking two satellites in space. Using indigenous “Bharatiya Docking System” technology, this milestone paves the way for missions like Gaganyaan and India’s space station. The satellites will unite at a speed of 0.036 km/hr.

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