NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Launches to ISS for Science Expedition NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission successfully launched on September 2, 2024, marking another milestone in the ongoing collaboration between NASA and SpaceX. The Crew Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This…
Sunita Williams Takes Command of the ISS for the Second Time In a historic achievement for both science and the representation of women in space exploration, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has taken command of the International Space Station (ISS) for the second time. This momentous occasion highlights not only her exceptional contributions to space exploration…
ISRO Selects 2 Gaganyaan Astronauts for International Space Station Mission Under Axiom-4 Introduction In a landmark decision, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has selected two astronauts from its Gaganyaan mission to participate in a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) under the Axiom-4 program. This development signifies a major step forward for India’s…
Russian Cosmonaut Becomes 1st Person to Spend 1000 Cumulative Days in Space Russian cosmonaut, Gennady Padalka, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first person to spend 1000 cumulative days in space. This remarkable feat highlights the endurance and dedication of astronauts as they push the boundaries of human exploration beyond the confines of…
International Day of Human Space Flight 2023 The International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on April 12 every year. This day is celebrated to commemorate the first human space flight by Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. In 2011, the United Nations declared April 12 as the “International Day of Human Space Flight”….
