![Emergency Protocol Activated: ISS Crew Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Takes Refuge in Starliner. Emergency Protocol Activated: ISS Crew Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Takes Refuge in Starliner.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240628t142200182jpg_1719564762650.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 28, 2024, 01:52 AM - 2 mins read
In a tense moment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were compelled to seek emergency shelter in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft as space debris posed a threat to the orbiting laboratory.
Read more![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. 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.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F1500800-7jpg_1719500001932.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 27, 2024, 07:53 AM - 4 mins 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.
Read more![NASA Astronauts Stranded on ISS Due to Starliner Tech Issues. NASA Astronauts Stranded on ISS Due to Starliner Tech Issues.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240627t173431665jpg_1719490151946.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 27, 2024, 05:09 AM - 2 mins 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.
Read more![Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsunitanai-4jpg_1717765551043.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 7, 2024, 06:05 AM - 5 mins 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.
Read more![Left: The NASA's starliner lifts off. Right: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore before the spacecraft launch. Left: The NASA's starliner lifts off. Right: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore before the spacecraft launch.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fspacenaijpg_1717654424800.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 5, 2024, 11:13 PM - 4 mins 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.
Read more![Sunita Williams. Image via US Navy. Sunita Williams. Image via US Navy.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsunitanai-3jpg_1717602117328.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 5, 2024, 08:41 AM - 2 mins read
Boeing’s Crew Flight Test mission carrying Williams, and Butch Wilmore lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida after multiple delays. Williams, 58, is the pilot for the flight test while Wilmore, 61, is the commander of the mission.
Read more![Boeing Starliner to Launch on June 5 After Six Delays Confirms NASA. Boeing Starliner to Launch on June 5 After Six Delays Confirms NASA.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240603t152331847jpg_1717408529287.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 3, 2024, 02:55 AM - 4 mins read
Boeing's Starliner capsule is set for its next launch attempt to the International Space Station on June 5, according to NASA. This follows six postponements due to various technical issues.
Read more![Starliner ready for liftoff with astronaut Sunita Williams. Image X. Starliner ready for liftoff with astronaut Sunita Williams. Image X.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240601t135417065jpg_1717230754395.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
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.
Read more![Boeing Starliner: Sunita Williams' 3rd space mission called off due to technical glitch Boeing Starliner: Sunita Williams' 3rd space mission called off due to technical glitch](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsunita-williams-1jpg_1715055826828.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 6, 2024, 09:23 PM - 2 mins read
The Boeing Starliner's launch, which was set to take astronaut Sunita Williams to space for a third time, has been postponed due to a technical glitch. No new date has been announced for the launch.
Read more![Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams. Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsunita-jpg_1714984370075.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 6, 2024, 01:32 AM - 3 mins read
Departing from Cape Canaveral in Florida, Williams, 58, alongside fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in what could mark a significant milestone for Boeing's space program.
Read more![Sunita Williams to go to space again. Sunita Williams to go to space again.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsunita-williamsnaijpg_1714269180852.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
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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