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In 1985, NASA astronauts built two giant “flyswatters” aboard Space Shuttle Discovery; they used them in an attempt to activate a stranded satellite- In 1966, Michael Collins lost a camera and a micrometeorite experiment during a Gemini X spacewalk; both drifted away into orbit
- In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabric
- ISS to host first spacewalk by FrenchwomanSophie Adenot is set to become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tues...18 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...02 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- Sunita Williams, Indian-origin NASA astronaut who was stuck at space station for months, retiresAstronaut Sunita Williams has retired from NASA. She was part of a prolonged mission on the International Space Station. Her mission, along...21 Jan, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- Sunita Williams' much-awaited homecoming: A look at NASA astronaut's career in space exploration, milestones and awardsSunita Williams' remarkable journey to space is nothing short of spectacular. Sunita Williams was born in September 1965, in Ohio, to Dr De...16 Mar, 2025, 02.48 PM IST
- NASA's Sunita Williams trashes Trump's 'virtually abandoned' claim as space mission stretches onIs Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams 'abandoned or stuck' in space? Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will have logged nearly 29...08 Feb, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
- NASA's Sunita Williams captures 'ultimate' spacewalk selfie 423 km above Earth, internet declares her winnerSunita Williams, Indian-origin NASA astronaut, clicked the “ultimate selfie" on January 30. The photograph, shared by NASA on Instagram, wa...06 Feb, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
- From 423 km above Earth, Sunita Williams captures stunning photo from spacewalk, NASA calls it the 'ultimate selfie'.Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore, captured a stunning selfie during their spacewalk on January 30, 2025. T...06 Feb, 2025, 08.59 AM IST
- China astronauts script history with world’s longest spacewalk, break US record. Check detailsIn a significant milestone, two Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong have set a new world record for the longest single spacewalk...18 Dec, 2024, 01.47 PM IST
- SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission's first-ever commercial spacewalk: Date, time, how to watch live streamingEverything around the space race seems to be going SpaceX' way, as their Polaris Dawn mission will witness four people in a historic, yet r...11 Sep, 2024, 09.32 PM IST
- Meet Jared Isaacman, an entrepreneur who is set to create history with first-ever private spacewalkJared Isaacman, billionaire founder of Shift4 Payments, is set to lead the Polaris Dawn mission for the first private spacewalk. Backed by ...29 Aug, 2024, 11.28 AM IST
- Polaris Dawn mission to Earth's orbit will test SpaceX's capabilities for a commercial space programmeIt's expected to launch August 27, 2024, and feature a crew of four: the mission's commander, Jared Isaacman; Scott Poteet, a 20-year Air F...27 Aug, 2024, 09.10 PM IST
- Why did NASA cancel its $100 million contract for making spacesuits? Know in detailsThe spacesuits astronauts use are called Extravehicular Activity, or EVA, suits. These were designed more than 40 years ago.29 Jun, 2024, 12.48 AM IST
- Oops, he did it again: Donald Trump's oh-no moment when talking to astronaut Jessica MeirUS President Donald Trump is hardly known for his impeccable manners.24 Oct, 2019, 12.57 PM IST
- Size matters: NASA's historic all-women spacewalk scrapped due to lack of fitting spacesuits214 spacewalks have taken place since 1998, all of which had at least one male astronaut.26 Mar, 2019, 01.16 PM IST
- 3 ISS astronauts return to Earth safelyWashington, June 3 (IANS) Three members of the International Space Station Expedition 55 crew returned safely to Earth on Sunday after near...03 Jun, 2018, 08.02 PM IST
- 3 ISS astronauts returns to Earth safelyWashington, June 3 (IANS) After living and working in low-Earth orbit for 168 days, three members of the International Space Station Expedi...03 Jun, 2018, 07.37 PM IST
- 3 astronauts back on Earth after months in spaceWashington, Feb 28 (IANS) Three astronauts have landed safely in Kazakhstan on Wednesday after five-and-a-half-month of performing research...28 Feb, 2018, 10.52 AM IST
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