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NASA's Crew-12 undocks from ISS, set to splash down off California after nearly eight months in space
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 has undocked from the International Space Station and is on its way home. The mission included significant scientific investigations aimed at future Moon and Mars missions. Crew members participated in critical spacewalks, with Jessica Meir and Sophie Adenot completing important tasks outside the station. NASA is targeting a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast on Thursday.
In 1961, America sent its first astronaut into space. 15 minutes later, he was back on Earth
On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard made history as the first American to reach space, completing a spectacular 15-minute journey aboard Freedom 7. This groundbreaking flight demonstrated America's capabilities and inspired President Kennedy to declare a mission to land on the Moon. Shepard's achievement marked a significant leap for the U.S. space program, setting the stage for future explorations beyond the Earth.
'Rakesh Sharma or Ravish Malhotra? Only one of us would go up into space'
Ravish Malhotra, who was shortlisted and trained along with Sharma, rewinds to the historic space odyssey.
