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April 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NASA astronaut Don Pettit returns to Earth
Don Pettit, along with two Russian cosmonauts, touched down in Kazakhstan Saturday evening after a 220-day mission abroad the International Space Station.
April 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
April 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Capsule with 1 American, 2 Russians returns to Earth from International Space Station
A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut safely landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, concluding a 220-day mission aboard the International Space Station
April 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
April 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
NASA astronaut Don Pettit returns from ISS on 70th birthday
Russian cosmonauts join veteran spacefarer after 220 days aboard ISS.
April 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
NASA astronaut to celebrate 70th birthday during dramatic return to Earth
NASA astronaut Don Pettit celebrates his 70th birthday with a spectacular return from the International Space Station after 220 days in orbit.
April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
April 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Billionaire highlights Mars trip for astronauts in bid to become NASA's next chief
The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space exploration
April 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
April 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Why astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could potentially strike the moon
Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the "city-killer" asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA.
April 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Watch the adorable moment astronaut reunites with her dogs after 9 months in space
Astronaut Suni Williams spent an unexpected nine months in space. When she finally came home, her two dogs were so excited to see her. "Best homecoming ever," she captioned the video.
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
April 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
NASA astronauts discuss their mission after spending 9 months in space
ABC News' Gio Benitez spoke with NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore, Sunita "Suni" Williams and Nick Hague about their return to Earth.
April 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
March 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Everyone has 'responsibility' for Starliner test flight failures, NASA astronaut says
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, who was in space for more than nine months, said everyone has responsibility for things that went wrong with Starliner's test flight
March 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
March 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Crew-9 astronauts hold first press conference since return from space
NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams were scheduled to return to Earth in June 2024 but spent an unplanned nine months in space.
March 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
March 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Wilmore on space mission: ‘There were issues with Starliner’
NASA's Butch Wilmore said there was a responsibility with NASA and Boeing, including himself for issues with the Starliner mission.
March 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Astronaut drinks coffee in zero gravity using innovative cup
NASA astronaut Don Pettit designed the Capillary Cup to drink coffee without a bag and straw aboard the International Space Station.
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NASA releases high-definition images of a sunset on the moon
Firefly Aerospace and NASA released the photos taken by Blue Ghost lander on Tuesday.
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NASA planning next Boeing Starliner test flight after astronauts' return
The last Boeing Starliner mission was extended from eight days to over nine months due to capsule issues after docking at the International Space Station.
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NASA releases high-definition images of a sunset on the moon
A space robot said "goodnight" to the moon as it completed its mission, capturing the first high-definition images of a lunar sunset before it fell silent.
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2 NASA astronauts returned to Earth after 9 months. Here are the health impacts
NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come with changes to human physiology and psychology.
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Dolphins greet NASA astronauts after splash down
A pod of dolphins circled the NASA astronauts' capsule after it successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida.
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NASA astronauts return after being in space for 9 months
It was supposed to be an eight-day mission, but after over nine months in space, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on earth.
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NASA astronauts return to earth after 9-month ISS stay
SpaceX Dragon Freedom splashed down off the coast of Florida, carrying Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Butch Wilmore along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
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SpaceX Dragon successfully splashes down, returning NASA astronauts back to Earth
A four-member crew, including NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore, left the ISS early Tuesday on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
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NASA astronauts splash down off Florida coast after 9 months in space
Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore performed the first astronaut-crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule in June 2024.
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Retired astronauts on the 'magical' moment they said goodbye to space
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with retired NASA astronauts Cady Coleman and Dr. Scott Parazynski about their emotional and physical reactions upon returning to Earth after months in space.
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NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore splash down back on earth
Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Tuesday after spending nine months at the International Space Station, which was initially intended to be a weeklong assignment.
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After 9 months on board ISS, NASA astronauts to return home: A timeline
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have officially returned to Earth after an unplanned nine months in space, here's how Boeing's Starliner mission unfolded.
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What the journey back to earth looks like for 2 Starliner astronauts
Space industry expert Eric Ingram breaks down the journey back to earth for astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore since departing the ISS.
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Timeline: Boeing's Starliner mission that left astronauts aboard ISS for 9 months
NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams were scheduled to return to Earth in June 2024 but spent an unplanned nine months in space. Here's how Boeing's Starliner mission unfolded.
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Space expert on the SpaceX launch of 4 astronauts to the ISS
ABC News’ Terry Moran speaks to space industry expert Eric Ingram about SpaceX’s launch of astronauts to the International Space Station to relieve two Americans whose trip was extended unexpectedly.
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SpaceX prepares for 2nd try in mission to get NASA astronauts on ISS back to Earth
With the hydraulic issue that postponed the Starliner mission on Wednesday fixed, astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are one step closer to coming home.
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SpaceX launches mission to get NASA astronauts on ISS back to Earth
NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are closer to getting home, nine months after arriving on Boeing’s Starliner. A capsule is set to arrive at the space station Thursday.
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Astronauts set to return home after 9 months in space
Former NASA astronaut Charles Camarda discusses the investigation into the recent SpaceX explosion and astronauts Sunni and Butch’s long-awaited homecoming.
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Katy Perry will travel to space on Blue Origin rocket
Singer Katy Perry is scheduled to blast off on the next launch of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket, according to the space company.
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Chance of ‘city killer’ asteroid striking Earth increases: NASA
The asteroid, discovered just after Christmas and named 2024 YR4, could strike the planet in December of 2032, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.
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Probability of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade increases, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.
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Chances of newly discovered asteroid striking Earth doubled: NASA
The asteroid, discovered just after Christmas and named 2024 YR4, could strike the planet in December 2032 as it approaches during another journey around its orbit, according to NASA.
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Suni Williams sets new spacewalk record
Williams has broken the record for the most total spacewalking time by a woman, making her ninth spacewalk.
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How NASA could help solve the mystery of the 2024 temperature spike
Last year, 2024, was the warmest year on record for the planet, easily breaking the previous record set just a year earlier.
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NASA exploring two options to go forward with Mars Sample Return mission
NASA announced Tuesday that it is exploring two options to move forward with its mission to return samples from Mars at a lower cost.
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What the Webb telescope has discovered in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a unique image that revealed 44 individual stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away from the Milky Way.
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Aisha Bowe prepares for historic space voyage as first Black woman aboard Blue Origin
Aerospace engineer and citizen astronaut Aisha Bowe discusses making her dreams come true aboard her upcoming Blue Origin spaceflight.
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NASA to ‘touch the sun’ in historic mission
NASA’s Nicki Rayl discusses the Parker Solar Probe, an “engineering marvel” that will become the closest any human-made object has been to the sun.
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'Christmas Star': When and where to see the phenomenon
A trifecta of stargazing events could be visible in the night sky this weekend.
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Trump and Musk could redefine space policy
NASA astronaut Dr. Charlie Camarda discusses the dangerous leak on the International Space Station and how Donald Trump and Elon Musk may change NASA space policy.
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NASA concerns about persistent oxygen leak aboard International Space Station
The station has been leaking air for five years, and NASA is concerned that this might indicate a potential failure in the structural integrity of the International Space Station.
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe to pass Venus on record-breaking approach to the sun
NASA is gearing up for its Parker Solar Probe to do a final flyby of Venus on Wednesday on its way to make a record-breaking attempt to get close to the sun.
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe to pass Venus
NASA is gearing up for its Parker Solar Probe to do a final flyby of Venus on Wednesday on its way to make a record-breaking attempt to get close to the sun.
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NASA astronaut who had 'medical issue' released from hospital
A NASA astronaut who experienced a "medical issue" and was hospitalized after partaking in the successful Space X Crew-8 mission has been released, NASA officials said.
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NASA's Europa Clipper launches on mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon
The spacecraft will complete nearly 50 flybys of the Jupiter moon of Europa to determine if there are conditions suitable for life.
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NASA launches $5 billion mission to Jupiter's moon Europa: What to know
NASA's Europa Clipper is set to launch on Oct. 14 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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SpaceX Crew-9 docks at International Space Station
Elon Musk’s SpaceX was selected to bring home NASA's astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
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NASA, SpaceX launch capsule to bring home Starliner astronauts
NASA launched SpaceX craft Saturday afternoon, as part of its mission to head to the International Space Station and bring back two stranded astronauts back to Earth.
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