Astronauts Sunita Williams

2024 - 8 - 24

Sunita Williams: Stuck in Space or Just Taking a Cosmic Vacation?

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Is Sunita Williams about to get the best news ever about her return from space? OR is she just extending her stay among the stars? Dive into the suspense!

In a thrilling twist that sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, NASA's Sunita Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore find themselves stuck in the buffering zone of space! On August 24, 2024, NASA is set to announce a critical decision regarding their potential return to Earth after an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially launched aboard Boeing's Starliner Crew Test mission, many are left wondering what will happen next for these brave explorers. Will they come back to tell the tales of their stellar sojourn or are they just picking out curtains for their new space dwelling?

Rumors are swirling about whether this could be a case similar to some of history's infamous astronauts who've faced peril in space. With talks of food running low and oxygen supplies dwindling, the two astronauts are probably considering whether to order a pizza from a nearby satellite! Meanwhile, NASA has been devising contingency plans that could extend their cosmic stay even further. Imagine the headlines if they decide to wait just a little longer – "Sunita Williams: The Astronaut Who Loved To Be Late!"

In all seriousness, this latest development has captured the imaginations of many, both in New Zealand and beyond. People are on the edge of their seats awaiting Saturday's announcement, and many are rallying like it’s the nerve-wracking climax of a nail-biting drama! One can only hope that Williams and Wilmore won’t have to start signing up for intergalactic pen pals just to keep the boredom at bay while floating amongst the stars.

As we countdown to the decision, it’s important to celebrate the achievements of Sunita Williams, who has broken barriers as an Indian-origin astronaut and holds the record for the longest cumulative spaceflight by a woman astronaut at 665 days. There’s also the fascinating fact that she is not just an astronaut; she is also an accomplished aviator and a veteran of several missions, navigating both the mysteries of space and the challenges of life below.

Whether it’s enjoying the breathtaking view of Earth from above or pondering dinner options that may include space pasta, we are all holding our breath for NASA's announcement. Let’s just hope that when they finally do return, Williams and Wilmore won’t have to deal with intergalactic traffic or a broken spaceship just when they think they’re home free!

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Can ISRO help 'save' Sunita Williams? S Somanath says... (Livemint)

NASA's Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore became the first astronauts to fly aboard Boeing's Starliner Crew Test mission. They launched aboard Boeing's ...

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Sunita Williams' return to be announced on Saturday? This is what ... (Times of India)

NASA is set to announce a critical decision on August 24, 2024, regarding the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from the ISS.

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Famous astronauts who got lost or killed in space (Times of India)

NASA is set to decide on Saturday whether astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner. Stuck in space.

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Will Sunita Williams soon run out of food, oxygen at space station ... (Economic Times)

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are facing delays in their return from space, extending their mission beyond two months.

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Whats Next For Indian-Origin Astronaut Sunita Williams Who Has ... (Zee News)

While several options are being mulled on, NASA is expected to take a final decision on Saturday to bring Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore back to Earth ...

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NASA To Issue Imminent Decision on Boeing's Starliner Stranded ... (Newsweek)

The space agency has been seeking a solution since the astronauts arrived at the ISS in early June, with a contingency plan that could extend their stay by ...

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Sunita Williams' homecoming: NASA to announce final decision ... (Moneycontrol.com)

NASA has announced that it will reveal its decision on Saturday, August 24, regarding whether the astronauts will return to Earth aboard the troubled ...

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NASA to give update on Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's return ... (The Indian Express)

Nasa will hold a press conference later today to give a key update related to the return of Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, members of the Starliner ...

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How can prolonged stay in space affect astronauts Sunita Williams ... (Mid-Day)

The longer NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stay in space, the more risks they face of significant health issues; experts explain.

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Sunita Williams stuck in space: From vapourisation upon re-entry to ... (Livemint)

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore face an extended stay on the ISS due to issues with their return spacecraft, Boeing's Starliner.

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Can ISRO rescue Sunita Williams from space? Chief S Somanath's ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Somanath further stated that the only options available are from Russia or the US. He said the US has the Crew Dragon spacecraft, and Russia has the Soyuz, ...

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NASA to provide update on astronaut Sunita Williams' return to Earth ... (Financial Express)

Boeing's inaugural crewed Starliner test flight, with NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore on board, has been in orbit for the past two months.

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When will Sunita Williams return to Earth? Nasa to give big update ... (Times of India)

Science News: Nasa has been preparing for the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the ISS, who were initially launched on June 5.

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Nasa announcement on stranded Starliner astronauts Sunita ... (BBC News)

Scientists have to decide whether the crew will return on the glitchy Starliner spacecraft that took them there.

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NASA will bring the Starliner astronauts home next year on ... (The Verge)

NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced today that US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return next February with the SpaceX Crew-9 mission ...

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Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return home next ... (Hindustan Times)

NASA said that both the astronauts who had flown to the International Space Station (ISS) in June aboard the Boeing's faulty Starliner capsule will need to ...

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Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return to Earth in ... (Times of India)

Science News: NEW DELHI: Nasa on Saturday announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth from the International Space ...

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Starliner astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore to return ... (The Indian Express)

NASA has decided that the two astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station will return to Earth next February on a SpaceX Dragon mission.

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Starliner: Astronauts stuck in space will return with SpaceX (BBC News)

Nasa said Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore would not return to Earth until February 2025.

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NASA decides to keep astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch ... (The Hindu)

NASA delays astronauts Sunita Williams's, Butch Wilmore's return from Boeing's Starliner, opting for SpaceX ride home due to safety concerns.

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Astronauts Sunita Williams & Wilmore stuck on space station to ... (Firstpost)

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule will bring two NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams who flew to the International Space Station in June aboard ...

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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore will return with Space X's Crew-9 in ... (Livemint)

NASA announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth with SpaceX's Crew-9 in February 2025, following a prolonged mission ...

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Sunita Williams to stay stuck in space till next year; NASA decides to ... (Business Today)

NASA has extended astronaut Sunita Williams' mission aboard the ISS until February 2025 due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule.

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Sunita Williams stuck in space: Why did NASA schedule her return ... (Livemint)

NASA confirmed that the Boeing Starliner capsule will return from the ISS without astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. They will return to Earth in ...

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