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"We Came In Fast And Hot": Artemis Astronauts On Re-Entry At 48,021 Kmph
The four Artemis II astronauts splashed down last Friday, capping a nearly 10-day test flight in which they reached the farthest distance in space any humans have gone.
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Watch: Artemis II's Fifth And Smallest Crew Member Walks Out Of Capsule After Splashdown
Rise is a zero-gravity indicator for lunar crews, selected from thousands of entries received from over 50 countries. The
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2,760 Degrees Celsius, 40,000 Kmph: Artemis II Re-entry Had NASA On The Edge
The mission's tenth day brought the biggest challenge - a high-stakes re-entry into the Earth's orbit at speeds reaching 40,000 kilometres per hour and temperatures of 2,760 degrees Celsius.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Astronauts Take Control of the Ship, Perform Key Tests Ahead of Earth Return
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is currently moving towards the Earth after the successful lunar flyby. The astronauts were given some time off on Tuesday to recover after spending hours observing and making notes about the lunar surface. On Wednesday, the crew was back to conducting tests, including demonstrating manual piloting of the Orion spacecraft...
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SpaceX Crew-11 Splashes Down in First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the International Space Station
NASA has carried out the first medical evacuation of astronauts from the International Space Station after a crew member on SpaceX Crew-11 developed a critical medical condition. The mission was ended weeks early, with the Dragon capsule safely splashing down off California on January 15, 2026. The unprecedented return highlights NASA’s ability t...
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SpaceX Starship Aces 10th Flight, Takes Major Step Toward Reusability
SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and s...
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"Hearty Welcome": President Murmu As Shubhanshu Shukla Returns To Earth
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday congratulated Shubhanshu Shukla as he returned to Earth after his 20-day space sojourn, and said his role in piloting Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station has created a new milestone for
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Cake, Tears, Smiles: How Shubhanshu Shukla's Family Celebrated His Return From Space
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to earth after 18 days on the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon carrying Shubhanshu Shukla and three others splashed down near San Diego, on Tuesday.
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"Lifted India's Aspirations": Rajnath Singh On Shubhanshu Shukla's Return From Space
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Shubhanshu Shukla has not just touched space, but also "lifted India's aspirations to new heights" after the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station returned to Earth after a 20-d
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Axiom Space’s Ax-4 Crew Returns from ISS Aboard SpaceX Dragon Grace After Record Research Mission
The Axiom Space Ax-4 mission concluded as SpaceX’s Dragon capsule Grace brought four astronauts back to Earth after more than 2.5 weeks on the ISS. Commanded by Peggy Whitson, the crew conducted 60 experiments. The capsule safely splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, marking SpaceX’s second West Coast crew recovery.
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"We Came In Fast And Hot": Artemis Astronauts On Re-Entry At 48,021 Kmph
The four Artemis II astronauts splashed down last Friday, capping a nearly 10-day test flight in which they reached the farthest distance in space any humans have gone.
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Watch: Artemis II's Fifth And Smallest Crew Member Walks Out Of Capsule After Splashdown
Rise is a zero-gravity indicator for lunar crews, selected from thousands of entries received from over 50 countries. The
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2,760 Degrees Celsius, 40,000 Kmph: Artemis II Re-entry Had NASA On The Edge
The mission's tenth day brought the biggest challenge - a high-stakes re-entry into the Earth's orbit at speeds reaching 40,000 kilometres per hour and temperatures of 2,760 degrees Celsius.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Astronauts Take Control of the Ship, Perform Key Tests Ahead of Earth Return
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is currently moving towards the Earth after the successful lunar flyby. The astronauts were given some time off on Tuesday to recover after spending hours observing and making notes about the lunar surface. On Wednesday, the crew was back to conducting tests, including demonstrating manual piloting of the Orion spacecraft...
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SpaceX Crew-11 Splashes Down in First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the International Space Station
NASA has carried out the first medical evacuation of astronauts from the International Space Station after a crew member on SpaceX Crew-11 developed a critical medical condition. The mission was ended weeks early, with the Dragon capsule safely splashing down off California on January 15, 2026. The unprecedented return highlights NASA’s ability t...
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SpaceX Starship Aces 10th Flight, Takes Major Step Toward Reusability
SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and s...
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"Hearty Welcome": President Murmu As Shubhanshu Shukla Returns To Earth
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday congratulated Shubhanshu Shukla as he returned to Earth after his 20-day space sojourn, and said his role in piloting Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station has created a new milestone for
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Cake, Tears, Smiles: How Shubhanshu Shukla's Family Celebrated His Return From Space
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to earth after 18 days on the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon carrying Shubhanshu Shukla and three others splashed down near San Diego, on Tuesday.
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"Lifted India's Aspirations": Rajnath Singh On Shubhanshu Shukla's Return From Space
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Shubhanshu Shukla has not just touched space, but also "lifted India's aspirations to new heights" after the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station returned to Earth after a 20-d
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Axiom Space’s Ax-4 Crew Returns from ISS Aboard SpaceX Dragon Grace After Record Research Mission
The Axiom Space Ax-4 mission concluded as SpaceX’s Dragon capsule Grace brought four astronauts back to Earth after more than 2.5 weeks on the ISS. Commanded by Peggy Whitson, the crew conducted 60 experiments. The capsule safely splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, marking SpaceX’s second West Coast crew recovery.
