Astronaut in Space Witness 16 Sunrises and 16 Sunsets in a Day: Here’s Why

16 Sunrises and 16 Sunsets

Space exploration offers astronauts many awe-inspiring experiences that are unimaginable to those of us on Earth. One of the most fascinating phenomena is the ability to witness 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets in a single day. This mind-boggling occurrence is the result of the International Space Station’s (ISS) rapid orbit around the Earth. For astronauts … Read more

Sunita Williams Sends Diwali Wishes from International Space Station

Sunita Williams sends Diwali wishes

In a heartwarming gesture from 260 miles above Earth, Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams sends Diwali wishes with people around the world, bringing a sense of connection across space and continents. Williams, who has been at the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, sent her message in a video broadcast that was featured in … Read more

Sunita Williams to Stay in Space for Next 4 Months Despite Rescue Mission Arrival

Sunita Williams

Sunita Williams, a seasoned NASA astronaut, faces an extended stay in space following an unexpected turn of events. What began as a brief eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has now transformed into an eight-month ordeal, with her return to Earth still months away. Despite the arrival of a rescue mission, Sunita Williams … Read more

Soyuz Brings 3 Astronauts Back From International Space Station

Soyuz

Soyuz, the reliable spacecraft known for ferrying astronauts to and from space, has once again successfully returned a crew from the International Space Station (ISS). On Monday, a Russian Soyuz capsule landed on the Kazakh steppe, bringing home two Russian cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut after an extended stay aboard the ISS. The spacecraft completed … Read more