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How to keep the underwear clean on the Moon

As countries prepare to send humans to the moon for longer missions, what they wear is of critical importance. The European Space Agency is working to ensure that spacesuits and the innerwears remain safe and comfortable. Key Points

India Today

The Boeing Starliner astronauts Will Come Home on SpaceX's Dragon Next Year

The decision will leave the crew on the ISS until February. The mission was initially supposed to last about a week. Key Points

WIRED

One Gaganyaan astronaut to travel to ISS in joint mission with NASA, says government

ISRO had signed Space Flight Agreement with the American firm for joint mission to the International Space Station. One of the four astronauts undergoing... Key Points

The Tribune India

Will we ever...hibernate in space?

Taking astronauts to Mars or further will take years. Should they be put into hibernation on the way? There are some surprising health benefits…. Key Points

BBC

China successfully launches youngest crew to its Tiangogn space station

The young astronauts were part of China's third batch of astronauts, selected in September 2020. This rapid progression from selection to spaceflight suggests an acceleration in the rotation of taikonauts in the future. Key Points

India Today

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts to be announced on Tuesday: Everything we know about the mission

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency are set to announce the four astronauts for the Artemis 2 mission. Here is everything you need to know about the mission and how to live stream the announcement. Key Points

The Indian Express

Four astronauts return from ISS on SpaceX flight ending 5-month mission

Led by NASA's Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman to fly in space, the astronauts checked out of the station early Saturday morning. Less than 19 hours later, their Dragon capsule was bobbing in the sea as they awaited pickup. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Axiom-2 private mission launch LIVE | SpaceX to launch 1st Saudi astronauts, 2 others to space

SpaceX is launching four private astronauts to the Space Station on a Falcon-9 rocket. The mission carries first female Saudi astronaut to the flying laboratory. Key Points

India Today

3 Chinese astronauts return home safely after a six-month stint in space station

China's Shenzhou-15 spacecraft carrying three astronauts landed back on Earth after completing their six-month mission to build the country's space station. The astronauts were replaced by three other astronauts, including China's first civilian, who is set to stay in the station for five months. China is now the only country that will own a space station as the International Space Station is set to be decommissioned by 2030. Key Points

Economic Times

Chinese astronauts challenge space norms, livestream fire experiment | Watch

Chinese astronauts engaged in a series of interactive live lectures, offering young audiences a fascinating peek into their experiences while orbiting in space. These engaging presentations offered insights into the astronauts' daily routines and their lives within the Mengtian laboratory module of the space station. Key Points

Economic Times

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin selected to build NASA’s Artemis V lunar lander

NASA selects Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin to build human landing system for Artemis V mission to the Moon. Here is what that means. Key Points

The Indian Express

What it takes to make a suit fit for the Moon

Later this decade, humans will stand on the lunar surface once more. The suits they will wear will be far more advanced than those of the Apollo astronauts. Key Points

BBC

Boeing Starliner’s manned mission delayed again, spacecraft likely to fly on May 25: NASA

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Indian-origin Sunita Williams will remain quarantined in Houston as pre-launch operations progress. Boeing Starliner’s historic... Key Points

The Tribune India

Starliner flight is one big step for Boeing’s space capsule, but many hurdles remain

Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to return to Earth as soon as June 14 or stay as long as 45 days. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft scored a... Key Points

The Tribune India

How Isro plans to save astronauts if the Gaganyaan mission fails

Space is not easy and it punishes the simplest of mistakes. Scientists at Isro know that and are working on a system that will save Indian astronauts in case the upcoming mission to send Indians to space fails in the moments after launch. Key Points

India Today

This is my happy place: Sunita Williams on extended stay in space

Sunita Williams said that the transition to station life was “not that hard” since both had previous stints there. “This is my happy place. I love being up here in space,” she remarked. Key Points

India Today

Gaganyaan mission: PM Modi announces names of 4 astronauts, netizens react

PM bestowed astronaut wings to the astronauts selected for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission. A video of the ceremony was also shared on Instagram. | Trending Key Points

Hindustan Times

India's first human-manned space flight to be launched this year before ISRO's Gaganyaan

India's ISRO will send the woman robot astronaut 'Vyommitra' into space ahead of the ambitious 'Gaganyaan' mission. 'Vyommitra' is equipped to monitor module parameters, issue alerts, and execute life support operations. It can operate six panels and respond to queries. The 'Gaganyaan' mission, India's first human-manned space flight, will launch next year and bring astronauts safely back to earth, landing in India's sea waters. Key Points

Economic Times

I.S.S: Check out the release date, cast, trailer, and other details

I.S.S., a new sci-fi thriller film is going to be released in January 2024. It has derived its name from the existing International Space Station and narrates the story of nearly six space explorers. Here's everything to know more Key Points

Economic Times

China's Shenzhou-16 astronauts landed on Earth in a damaged parachute

During the descent, a patch of blue sky could be seen through the red-and-white-banded parachute of the return capsule, indicating a possible hole, space.com reported. Key Points

India Today

Revealing India's space pioneers: Meet the astronauts of the Gaganyaan Mission

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video showcasing the astronaut designates chosen for India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. The video does not reveal their identities but highlights their rigorous training. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has yet to decide whether the crewed mission will consist of two or three astronauts. However, one of the chosen astronauts may participate in a NASA mission to the International Space Station (ISS) before the Gaganyaan mission. Key Points

Economic Times