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Politics, not science, kept Sunita Williams, other astronaut stuck in space: Elon Musk.

Musk says Biden delayed Sunita Williams, Wilmore return

February 19, 2025, 07:09 PM - 3 min read

A recent controversy has erupted over the delayed return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from space, with SpaceX chief Elon Musk blaming political interference rather than scientific or technical reasons.

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Stranded in space: What Starliner delays mean for NASA

Stranded in space: What Starliner delays mean for NASA

August 30, 2024, 12:04 PM - 7 min read

First of all, Williams and Wilmore are not in danger. They are safe inside the ISS, with plenty of food, clean water and air. They are now expected to stay on the ISS for eight months and return next year on a Crew Dragon spacecraft.

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Boeing Starliner Issues Delay Return of ISS Astronauts Till February 2025.

Sunita Williams return to Earth delayed until Feb 2025

August 8, 2024, 06:23 PM - 2 min read

NASA has announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), might remain in space until February 2025. This extension is due to ongoing issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which was initially intended to return them to Earth.

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ISRO Confirms Safe Status for Astronaut Sunita Williams at International Space Station.

ISRO assures safety amid extended mission for Williams

August 6, 2024, 06:33 PM - 2 min read

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has been at the International Space Station (ISS) for two months on a mission initially planned for a week. The mission's extension is due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner capsule, not problems with the ISS itself, according to ISRO Chairman S. Somanath.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is set to address the public live from the International Space Station (ISS) today at 11 AM ET (8:30 PM IST). Williams, along with her crewmate Butch Wilmore, will provide updates on their mission and current activities aboard the ISS.

Sunita Williams to address public live from the ISS today

July 10, 2024, 02:57 PM - 2 min read

Williams and Wilmore arrived at the ISS on June 6 aboard the Boeing Starliner for what was initially planned as a 10-day mission. However, their return has been delayed due to technical issues with the spacecraft. Engineers discovered helium leaks and other problems in several thrusters, necessitating an extension of their stay on the ISS.

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What began as a straightforward test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has transformed into an unplanned, prolonged stay in orbit.

A troubled journey in space

June 27, 2024, 08:23 PM - 2 min read

While the astronauts remain safe, the prolonged stay highlights the persistent issues that have plagued Starliner from its inception. In addition to the previously known helium leak, four more leaks were discovered in Calypso’s propulsion system during the flight to the ISS.

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NASA Astronauts Stranded on ISS Due to Starliner Tech Issues.

Astronauts stranded on ISS due to Starliner issues

June 27, 2024, 05:39 PM - 2 min read

NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams are currently stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with no definite return date due to persistent issues plaguing Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.

Starliner’s Sunita Williams, Cdr Wilmore enter ISS

June 7, 2024, 06:35 PM - 2 min read

Williams, 58, flew to space for the third time on Wednesday along with Wilmore, scripting history as the first members aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the ISS. Williams is the pilot for the flight test while Wilmore, 61, is the commander of the mission.

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Left: The NASA's starliner lifts off. Right: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore before the spacecraft launch.

Sunita, Wilmore test Starliner manual piloting

June 6, 2024, 11:43 AM - 2 min read

Although the spacecraft is usually autonomous, the crew used the hand controller to point and aim the spacecraft during about two hours of free-flight demonstrations.

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