Sunita Williams’ childhood dream was far from rockets and spacewalks; here’s what she dreamed of becoming and why | – The Times of India

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, celebrated across the world for her record-breaking space missions, never initially envisioned herself among the stars. Known today as one of the most accomplished female astronauts, Williams has spent nearly a year aboard the International Space Station (ISS), commanded an expedition, and set new records for spacewalking time. Yet, long before…

NASA locked them away for a year to test Mars simulation survival—what they did with a PS4 will stun you | – The Times of India

In 2023, NASA conducted a groundbreaking experiment to simulate life on Mars, confining four volunteers in a habitat replica for over a year. The mission, known as CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog), aimed to study how humans cope with extreme isolation, limited resources, and communication delays. While the scientific focus was on survival,…

Space explorer, navy officer and family hero: Nasa astronaut Jim Lovell dies at 97; commander of ill- fated Apollo 13 mission – Times of India

Nasa astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission (Image credits: AP) American Nasa astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abort its lunar landing in 1970, died Friday at the age of 97.Lovell passed away in Lake Forest, Illinois, according to a Nasa news release. The…

From robotaxis to rockets: Morningstar rated these two ETFs as top performers. How they’re positioning right now

He helped clinch the top two spots on Morningstar‘s best performing ETFs last quarter, and now Ark Invest’s Brett Winton is looking to do it again with extensive exposure to Big Tech and aerospace. Winton helps set strategy for the No. 1 ranked Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) and runner-up Ark Space Exploration & Innovation ETF…

‘Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission an inspiration for new generation’ | India News – Times of India

File photo: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla The Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution congratulating Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for the successful completion of his 18-day mission aboard the ISS, mentioning that it heralds a new chapter in India’s space programme and gives a golden glimpse of future programmes. The resolution mentioned: “Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s…

What next for Shukla, Ax-4 crew & Axiom Space – The Times of India

With over 20 days and more than 60 experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crew, including Shubhanshu Shukla, which returned to Earth Tuesday, will enter a week-long rehabilitation programme.The crew, which has completed initial medical evaluations, will go through the extensive rehab programme, following which mission debriefs and other procedures will…

Animals that went into the space before humans did – The Times of India

Scientists were worried about the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body. Some experts questioned whether humans could survive extended periods without gravity. To address these concerns, American and Russian scientists turned to animal testing. The story of animals in space is a fascinating one, filled with bravery, sacrifice, and scientific discovery. According to…

Elon Musk wants International Space Station retired after Donald Trump’s Tax Bill allocates $1.25 billion, says: ‘It’s time to focus on Mars’ | – The Times of India

Elon Musk has once again drawn attention to his long-term vision for space exploration by calling for the retirement of the International Space Station (ISS). On July 3, 2025, the SpaceX CEO reposted a tweet outlining the space-related allocations in President Donald Trump’s latest tax bill, which included $1.25 billion for the ISS. Musk shared…

All about ISS, where Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will spend 2 weeks – The Times of India

As India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla embarks on his historic journey to the International Space Station, it’s worth understanding the orbital laboratory where he and his Axiom-4 crewmates will live and work for the next two weeks.Hovering silently above us at an altitude of approx 408km, ISS is a symbol of global scientific cooperation, engineering…