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Shubhanshu Shukla, First Indian Astronaut to visit ISS, Returns to Earth

Shubhanshu Shukla, First Indian Astronaut to visit ISS, Returns to Earth

Months of training have culminated with the return of the Axiom-4 Mission. A plethora of experiments were conducted. This journey has been exciting for India. Shubhanshu Shukla etched his name into history. He became the first Indian to go to the International Space Station (ISS). Now, he has returned to Earth. The Axiom-4 Mission that arrived at the ISS on 26th June, undocked from the orbiting laboratory on Monday. On Tuesday, July 15, the four-member crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. This occurred off the coast of San Diego, California at 15:01 IST. The Journey Back Home On July…
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SpaceX Starship Breaks Apart Near Bahamas After In-Flight Failure

SpaceX Starship Breaks Apart Near Bahamas After In-Flight Failure

On Thursday, Starship of SpaceX took off for a test mission aimed at deploying mock satellites. However, just minutes after launch, the spacecraft lost control and ultimately broke apart in space. This attempt came nearly two months after a previous test ended in an explosion. Uncontrolled Descent and Debris Over the Bahamas Shortly after liftoff, Starship’s engines shut down, as seen in SpaceX's live stream. Social media footage later captured fireball-like debris streaking across the evening sky near South Florida and the Bahamas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted flights at major Florida airports. These include Miami, Fort Lauderdale,…
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