Nasa Astronaut Sunita Williams Return

SpaceX Crew Dragon has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) to bring back Sunita Williams & Barry Wilmore. Their return was delayed due to technical failures in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. This is a big win for NASA & SpaceX. By Mukesh Kumar | Marc17, 2025 SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks With ISS

[{"selector":"#anim-a04730ae-c1d1-43fc-bee3-748e2d41e7cd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fb920082-e728-40dc-aac6-ee1bce6be882","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Sunita Williams & Barry Wilmore were originally supposed to return months ago. But due to thruster issues & helium leaks, Starliner was grounded. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is now ensuring their safe return after months of unexpected stay at the ISS. Why This Mission Is Special? Image: unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-e6d9c680-fe7f-4cb9-b7fd-596ae1e27eef","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-daaf2623-afe0-488a-914b-372c4db19c42","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Crew-9 mission, which docked successfully, includes NASA astronaut Nick Hague & Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov. Their mission was not just to replace Crew-9 but also to ensure Williams & Wilmore get back safely. The Crew-9 Mission Image: unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-1f37eb14-fb43-4ab5-be9d-0b900b7bd93f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eb3ba6fb-c692-4778-b80d-808367da384f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Starliner, built by Boeing, faced major issues that made it unsafe for reentry. Problems: Helium leaks, Thruster malfunctions, Navigation system failure. What Went Wrong With Starliner? Image: unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-1aa5db06-0154-40e0-85dd-da2ecb653e40","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3a049c64-2ce8-4e24-961b-16e203d51175","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Returning to Earth isn’t easy. Astronauts train for emergency landing drills and prepare for extreme heat as they enter Earth’s atmosphere. Crew Dragon will land in the Atlantic Ocean, where rescue teams will be waiting. Preparing for Reentry Image: unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-5b34f3ba-ed59-4e4a-aa27-6bb2730c2979","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1169a2d5-6371-4f92-b5fc-bdc0d8c210dc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] NASA has scheduled their return within weeks aboard Crew Dragon. They will undergo final safety checks before undocking. This marks the end of an unexpectedly extended mission that lasted longer than planned. When Will They Return? Image: unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-4c32b0b5-86a0-4c39-972a-b1b963f26bcd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b4e14a9a-035e-4f56-9fce-1f1ac43ff51d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] NASA & SpaceX are preparing to send a new crew aboard Crew-10 on March 12, 2025. The new team will continue ISS research and assist in future space missions. New Crew Members: Anne McClain (NASA), Nichole Ayers (NASA), Kirill Peskov (Roscosmos), Takuya Onishi (JAXA) What’s Next? Crew-10 Mission Image: unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-3e11dd90-8ace-4e40-bafa-cf9113f31ea5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-91b1672d-31fb-43c4-b59c-3327c3f3036d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] This mission proves that commercial spaceflight is the future! With reusable spacecraft like Crew Dragon, NASA and SpaceX are making space travel Faster, Cheaper, More efficient. What This Means for Space Travel? Image: unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-a2b71270-2ca7-4bae-9148-b656075902de","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-23a1fc76-e25b-43a9-9694-986525708209","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] NASA & SpaceX are not stopping here. Their goals include Regular ISS missions, Moon & Mars exploration, Advanced spacecraft technology. The Future of SpaceX & NASA Image: unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-e2a10300-3d0f-49b2-b07b-35c2d8a5b38d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-18dd2468-afc2-4275-879d-2a240513ea11","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.04703%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Next: PM Internship Scheme 2025: ऑनलाइन आवेदन प्रक्रिया, पात्रता, लाभ की संपूर्ण जानकारी Thanks For Reading! Stay Tuned for More Space Updates! Find out More