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June 1, 2024, 01:32 AM - 4 mins read
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is set to embark on her third space mission as she pilots NASA’s Boeing Starliner tonight. This launch, a joint mission between NASA and Boeing, has faced several delays but is finally ready for liftoff.
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April 27, 2024, 06:53 PM - 2 mins read
NASA eyes certified Starliner and associated systems for future crewed missions to the space station.
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April 16, 2024, 05:47 AM - 3 mins read
Addressing the 42nd Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) annual meet here, he said ISRO has a very clearly laid out plan as far as space exploration and space utilisation are concerned for the coming days.
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February 18, 2024, 04:23 AM - 4 mins read
The LignoSat probe is made of magnolia wood, which has been seen on the International Space Station (ISS) to be highly robust and crack-resistant. Plans are currently being finalised for its launch on a US rocket this summer.
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