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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, celebrated her safe return to Earth on Wednesday by performing aarti and offering prayers after she spent nearly nine months in space. The celebrations began after the successful splashdown of the Dragon spacecraft, which brought Williams back to Earth along with Crew-9 members Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. Earlier, the NASA astronaut's cousin, Dinesh Rawal, organized a 'Yagna' in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to pray for her safe return. SpaceX confirmed the splashdown, and NASA astronaut Nick Hague shared that the crew was «grinning ear to ear» after their safe return. Following the landing, NASA astronaut Nick Hague delivered his first message to mission control. While the audio was somewhat unclear, Hague could be heard saying that the crew was «grinning ear to ear,» CNN reported.

Astronauts Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore and Sunita Williams are all set to return to Earth after being stranded for 286 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft led to the duo staying longer at the ISS than planned. The SpaceX Dragon capsule, which is bringing the astronauts back, is set to land at 5:57 pm ET off the coast of Florida, if the weather conditions are amenable. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are not the only astronauts to have completed months aboard the ISS. The record for spending the maximum number of days goes to another astronaut.

NASA astronauts Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore and Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams are scheduled to return to Earth after an unplanned nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially set for a brief mission, technical issues extended their time in orbit. They will return alongside fellow astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry «Butch» Wilmore are set to return to Earth on 18 March after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission was extended due to propulsion issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which was deemed unfit for their return journey. Instead, the astronauts will be flying back aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, with splashdown expected near the Florida coast. Their journey home marks the end of an unusual mission. Williams and Wilmore had originally travelled to the ISS in June last year as part of the first crewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner. However, multiple technical issues, including helium leaks and propulsion malfunctions, forced NASA to alter their return plans. The two astronauts were folded into the Crew-9 mission and had to wait for a safe return option.

Sunita Williams Return LIVE: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth after spending nearly nine months at the International Space Station (ISS). The space agency is now targeting an ‘early’ return for the astronauts.Space X's Dragon 10, carrying, Crew 10, which will replace Sunita Williams, and other Crew 9 astronauts, successfully docked at the International Space on Sunday, March 16.Catch all Sunita Williams return LIVE Updates hereNASA's Mission managers are targeting for an 'early' Crew-9 return.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are preparing for their return to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The duo are set to return to Earth on Tuesday evening a day earlier than the previously reported schedule, NASA said citing «favourable conditions». Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are to be transported home with another American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft, which arrived at the ISS early Sunday. Williams and Wilmore have been stuck in the space since June after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing on its maiden crewed votage suffered propulsion issues and was deemed unfit to fly them back to Earth. ALSO READ: 'The hardest thing has been...': NASA's Sunita Williams reveals what she’ll miss about space after returning to Earth «Nasa and SpaceX met on Sunday to assess weather and splashdown conditions off Florida’s coast for the return of the agency’s Crew-9 mission from the International Space Station. Mission managers are targeting an earlier Crew-9 return opportunity based on favorable conditions forecasted for the evening of Tuesday, March 18,» said the space agency in an official statement.

NASA and Elon Musk-owned SpaceX are preparing for the return of the Crew-9 mission from the International Space Station (ISS), targeting an earlier-than-expected evening touchdown on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. After evaluating weather conditions off Florida’s coast on Sunday, mission managers decided to aim for an earlier return than originally planned, with favourable conditions expected. The new timing still allows the astronauts to complete their handover duties aboard the ISS and offers a bit of flexibility in case weather conditions worsen later in the week. The Crew-9 astronauts—NASA’s Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov—have spent several months conducting important research on the ISS. As such, their return will include bringing back valuable scientific data gathered during their mission. Williams and Wilmore have been stranded on the ISS for nine months due to technical issues and several unsuccessful attempts to bring them back.

NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore launched into space last June, they expected an eight-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Instead, they found themselves trapped in orbit for nine months after their spacecraft was deemed unfit for return. Now, their long-awaited rescue mission has finally arrived, as SpaceX’s Crew-10 has docked with the ISS to bring them home. While the world watches their imminent return, one looming question remains—what happens when astronauts spend nearly a year in space and suddenly re-enter Earth’s gravity? Experts warn that the effects could be both physically and mentally overwhelming.

NASA astronauts — Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore — who have been stuck in orbit for months. The newly arrived SpaceX crew that docked with the ISS was greeted by both humans and foreign faces. Crew-9 commander Nick Hague playfully wore a grey alien mask aboard the ISS while his crew awaited the arrival of astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. As other crew members worked to prepare the capsule for deboarding, Hague was spotted on NASA’s live stream gliding through the space station in his mask and black hoodie, occasionally pausing to gesture toward something off-camera. He was in position, mask on, for the hugs, smiles and handshakes that greeted JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers from NASA, and Kirill Peskov from Roscosmos. ALSO READ: Sunita Williams' much-awaited homecoming: A look at NASA astronaut's career in space exploration, milestones and awards Hague’s antics caught the internet by storm as users took to the comment section to poke some fun at the unexpected sight.

Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) to bring home NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded in space since last June. Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts. The SpaceX Crew-10 members joined the station's Expedition 72 crew after the hatch opened at 12:35am ET on Sunday beginning a long-duration space research mission. SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission successfully docked at the International Space Station on Sunday morning, setting the stage to finally retrieve the two NASA astronauts who have been stuck in orbit for months. The Space-X space capsule docked at the ISS at 12:05 a.m. EST Sunday morning after lifting off Friday from Florida. Video feed showing Crew-10’s dramatic docking onto the ISS was shared live on X. ALSO READ: Sunita Williams' homecoming: SpaceX Crew Dragon opens hatch with ISS to reach stranded astronauts

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth after spending nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their return has been made possible by the launch of SpaceX Crew-10, which lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Friday night as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The newly launched crew will replace the current astronauts, ensuring a smooth transition before Williams and Wilmore head back home. NASA in collaboration with Elon Musk's SpaceX will send its crew into space on March 12 to bring back the stranded astronauts. Excited about their homecoming, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore shared their excitement about returning to Earth in a press conference. The duo have spent months in space since after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft encountered several technical glitches and returned home without them. ALSO READ: Trump layoffs strike NASA: Will space agency job cuts impact its future projects? Check details

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck on the orbital lab for nine months. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission lifted off at 7:03 p.m. EDT on Friday from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew-10 team will spend approximately six months aboard the station. The crew members include NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. As their mission mascot, the astronauts selected a crocheted origami crane—a symbol of unity. Highlighting the crew's international diversity, McClain expressed their shared vision: «Crew-10 chooses to go together in peace because you cannot be great without the greatness of others,» she said.

NASA astronauts stranded in space launched to the International Space Station on Friday evening, setting the stage for their colleagues' return after nine months. SpaceX must deliver this replacement team before Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams can depart. The new crew is expected to arrive late Saturday night. To ensure proper handover of space station operations, NASA requires an overlap period between the crews. This arrangement would enable Wilmore and Williams to depart next week and land off Florida's coast, subject to weather conditions. Astronauts who arrived on a SpaceX rescue mission in September will accompany the pair back to Earth, using two seats previously allocated for their return journey. The fresh crew, launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, comprises NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers (both military pilots), alongside Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov (both former airline pilots). They will undertake a standard six-month mission after facilitating Wilmore and Williams' departure.

NASA and SpaceX on Friday will count down to a long-awaited crewed rocket launch that will allow them to bring home U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months. SpaceX and the U.S. space agency had planned on Wednesday to launch from Florida a replacement crew of four astronauts, a mission called Crew-10, but a last-minute issue with the rocket's ground systems forced a delay. Now slated for liftoff at 7:03 p.m. ET Friday (2330GMT), the Crew-10's arrival to the ISS on Saturday night will allow the return of Wilmore and Williams, two veteran NASA astronauts and U.S. Navy test pilots who in June 2024 were the first humans to test-fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the ISS in June. But problems with Starliner's propulsion system during its flight to the ISS delayed what was expected to be an eight-day stay. NASA deemed it too risky for the astronauts to fly home on the Boeing craft, which led to the current plan to bring them home in a SpaceX capsule. It has also become entangled in politics as President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO, claim without evidence President Joe Biden left «Butch and Suni» on the station for political reasons.

Elon Musk appeared on the verge of tears during a recent Fox Business interview, visibly distressed as he discussed the mounting challenges facing his companies. Speaking with Larry Kudlow, Musk admitted that managing multiple businesses had become «extremely difficult», as Tesla's stock plunged 15.4%, marking its biggest drop since September 2020. Meanwhile, X (formerly Twitter) continued to struggle with technical and operational setbacks. The global slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand has further intensified Tesla’s troubles.

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore should have been back on Earth nine months ago. Instead, they’ve been orbiting the planet aboard the International Space Station (ISS), waiting for a ride home. What was supposed to be an eight-day mission in June 2024 turned into an extended stay due to critical technical failures with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Now, NASA has confirmed that they will not return before March 19, 2025. Their return hinges on the successful launch and docking of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission, which will bring four astronauts to the ISS to replace Williams and Wilmore. The mission has faced repeated delays, primarily due to poor weather conditions and a last-minute technical issue with the Falcon 9 rocket.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore upon their return to Earth, can make walking uncomfortable and difficult.

Crew-10 flight, jointly operated by NASA and SpaceX, was scheduled to head to International Space Station (ISS) today to bring back stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. But the takeoff from Kennedy Space Center in Florida was scrubbed.

How long has Sunita Williams been in space?Sunita Williams, who flew to space with Butch Wilmore for a eight days, has been onboard the ISS for over eight months. Why was Sunita Williams stuck in space?Williams and her crew encountered unexpected technical issues with the Boeing Starliner, delaying their return.

Starlink has partnered with Jio Platforms (JPL) to bring high-speed satellite internet services to customers in India, a day after a similar pact with Bharti Airtel. The tie-ups underscore a surprise turnaround in the stance of India's top two telecom operators, led by billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal, which had been at odds with the world's leading low-earth orbit satellite constellation operator over spectrum allocation and pricing for the domestic market. Market watchers termed the deals as a win-win for all parties. While Starlink gets a foothold in the world's second-largest telecom market without paying top dollars to buy spectrum in an auction, both telcos get access to more cutting-edge technology while avoiding a bloody battle with a moneyed US giant. Indian consumers will be able to experience the latest technology at potentially affordable rates.