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NYC Veterans Day Parade 2026: NASA's Suni Williams leads America's biggest Veterans Day event; route, timings and street closures
Veterans Day Parade New York: New York City will host the annual Veterans Day Parade with Suni Williams serving as the Grand Marshal. Thousands of service members will participate and honor their service along Fifth Avenue. Prior to the parade, a tribute at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum will take place for American veterans. Various road closures will be implemented across Manhattan for this significant event. The parade is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m.
Boeing’s Starliner is getting another chance and NASA is not risking astronauts yet
NASA is approaching Starliner-1 as an engineering test. Flight controllers will put the spacecraft’s propulsion system through a series of checks under controlled conditions. Engineers will also collect data on temperatures around the spacecraft. Another key focus will be how the thrusters perform during the flight.
NASA lays out phased plan to return Starliner to service
NASA and Boeing are preparing for the Starliner-1 uncrewed mission aimed at validating spacecraft improvements. This mission is scheduled for either December 2026 or January 2027 and will provide critical flight data. Officials expect to integrate lessons learned from this flight into future crewed missions. Following the uncrewed test, astronauts are projected to return on Starliner-2 by 2028.
Sunita Williams retires: How Indian-origin astronaut’s 286-day stuck space trip became the final odyssey of 27-year career
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams retired from NASA after a 27-year career, concluding a mission where she and Butch Wilmore were stranded on the International Space Station for over nine months. Their extended stay, due to issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule, saw them return to Earth in March 2025 via a SpaceX craft after 286 days in orbit.
'Gravity stinks': NASA astronaut reveals harsh toll of Earth’s pull after nine months stranded in space in latest health update
Stranded in space for 256 days, astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams faced unexpected health challenges upon returning to Earth. Gravity-triggered pain, fatigue, and disorientation underscored the toll of prolonged microgravity. Now assisting NASA and Boeing with post-mission analysis, the duo’s experience offers crucial lessons for upcoming missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
NASA astronauts receive 'No Overtime': How much did Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore earn for their 9 extra months in space?
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent 278 extra days on the International Space Station (ISS) due to a spacecraft malfunction. Despite their extended stay, they received no overtime pay, earning only a $5 per diem for incidentals, totaling $1,430 for 286 days. Their annual salary remains around $152,258, similar to other federal employees. While astronauts love their work, the financial compensation does not reflect the challenges they endure, raising questions about astronaut pay for future missions as space exploration advances.
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Astronauts age slower in space: How much time did Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore ‘gain’ in 9 months off-earth? The answer may surprise you
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore spent 10 months on the International Space Station and aged slower than those on Earth. This effect is explained by Einstein's theory of relativity. Their high-speed movement in space makes time pass slower for them compared to people on Earth. Over six months, the difference is just 0.005 seconds.
Space laws that governed NASA's stranded astronauts: Did international treaties aid the rescue of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams?
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were stranded on the ISS for 286 days after their Starliner spacecraft was deemed unsafe. Rescued by SpaceX's Dragon, their ordeal emphasized the role of international space laws in ensuring astronaut safety, cooperation, and accountability. This mission highlights the complexity of space exploration beyond technology.
After facing the wrath, Americans cheer Elon Musk for safe return of NASA astronauts to Earth; set social media on fire
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission on the International Space Station, extending from an initial one-week plan. Their return via a SpaceX Dragon capsule, alongside two other astronauts, closes a significant chapter in spaceflight history amid political claims and celebrations across social media.
Christmas, voting, record spacewalks: Highlights of how NASA’s stranded astronauts Suni and Butch spent 9 months in space and what awaits them with their return?
NASA astronauts Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore faced an unexpected 286-day stay on the ISS due to safety concerns with their intended spacecraft. They conducted extensive research, undertook spacewalks, and celebrated holidays in orbit. They returned to Earth via SpaceX's Dragon capsule, now facing rehabilitation after enduring the physical and mental toll of prolonged space travel.
'Swagatam, Sunita': Anand Mahindra welcomes Astro Suni after safe return from space
Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his relief at Sunita Williams' safe return to Earth. He remembered meeting the astronaut in Washington two years ago. Williams, who has Gujarati roots, returned after a nine-month space mission. Her journey extended due to issues with her Boeing spacecraft. Mahindra posted about their chance encounter on social media.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore are returning to earth finally! Check date, time
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck on the orbiting lab for nine months.
NASA, SpaceX try again to launch rocket set to bring back stuck astronauts
NASA and SpaceX will attempt a crewed rocket launch on Friday to bring astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back from the ISS after nine months. A replacement crew, known as Crew-10, will launch from Florida after a delay caused by issues with the rocket's ground systems.
NASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore: 'We want to set the record straight, we aren’t stranded on the International Space Station, and we weren’t abandoned'
In a really recent development, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore asserted that they are not at all stranded in the International Space Station and they certainly do not feel abandoned.
Elon Musk to the rescue: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams could return to Earth early March
Latest reports have finally revealed something immensely satisfying which is the renowned NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are eventually returning back to Earth during early March.
When will NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth? Elon Musk and NASA have this to say
Renowned NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are still stuck in space at the International Space Station (ISS) and in a latest development, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and NASA asserted that when will they finally coming back to earth again.
Watch: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA's stuck astronauts, take their first spacewalk together; Check visuals here
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore took their first spacewalk together since arriving at the International Space Station last June. They performed maintenance tasks and checked for microbes on the station's exterior. Due to delays with their replacements, their mission has been extended until March or April, totaling 10 months in orbit.
This is what Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will eat in space for Christmas dinner
Latest reports have revealed that the eminent and renowned astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore who are still stuck in space at the International Space Station will eventually celebrate their Christmas over there in space and they will have a different food menu which will be special.
As stuck astronauts face more time in space, holiday photo of Sunita Williams draws concern; social media users ask NASA to get her home fast
Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut, has raised concerns about her delayed return from the International Space Station after a holiday photo showed her looking gaunt.
NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station
NASA has decided to swap astronauts for the upcoming SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, prioritizing experienced crew members due to safety concerns with the Boeing Starliner capsule. Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov will take the mission, while Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson are bumped to future flights.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams not returning from ISS this year. When and how will they reach earth?
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who are forced to stay at the International Space Station (ISS), may not return this year.
Why is Boeing's Starliner struggling to return NASA astronauts from the ISS? Know the reasons here
Software and thruster problems with Boeing's Starliner are causing delays for NASA astronauts returning from the ISS. The spaceship is unable to undock or re-enter Earth on its own; crew must remain on board. Updates and substitutes are being thought about.
Will NASA send Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back empty? Here are the details
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, two NASA astronauts, have been stuck in space because of problems with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The agency has not yet finalized a plan, but is evaluating a number of ways to bring them back.
Why are NASA astronauts stuck in space? Boeing’s critical failure adds to the mystery
Issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft have left NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stuck on the International Space Station (ISS). Whilst engineers try to find solutions for the issues impeding their return, NASA is thinking of other possibilities.
Stranded in Space: What Sunita Williams said about her extended stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, currently aboard the ISS, are confident in their return on Boeing Starliner despite thruster malfunctions and helium leaks delaying their departure. The return is now aimed for late July as NASA and Boeing work to resolve technical problems. Meanwhile, the astronauts continue their research and maintenance tasks aboard the station.
When will Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth? NASA astronauts on Boeing Starliner have this much time
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's safe return to the earth is being prayed by everyone around the USA. However, the question remains when will they return!
Sunita Williams breaks into impromptu dance as she enters ISS on her third space trip
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore entered the International Space Station with a celebratory dance and 'Bell Rings' welcome, making history as the first members aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the ISS.
Stay home, reflect and be part of something bigger: Sunita Williams to Indian students stuck in US
Indian-American NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has advised Indian students stranded in the US due to the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions to use the occasion to think how they could be a productive and positive addition to the society.
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