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space1 month ago•313 min saved

Suni Williams retires after Starliner test flight

NASA veteran Suni Williams announced her retirement, with her Boeing Starliner crewed test flight serving as her final orbit; Williams and crewmate Butch Wilmore ended up staying on the International Space Station for more than nine months after Starliner’s technical issues prompted NASA to bring the crew home uncrewed for safety. Williams, who joined NASA in 1998, has logged 608 days in space and numerous firsts, while Wilmore is also retiring. Their departures follow the pattern of earlier NASA exits after major milestones, including SpaceX’s Crew Dragon test flight, as NASA continues Starliner testing (primarily uncrewed) and pursues future exploration goals.

via CNN|

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space1 year ago•4 min saved

NASA Astronauts Debunk Health Rumors from Space

NASA has refuted tabloid rumors about the health of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the International Space Station, confirming they are in good health. Speculation arose from photos suggesting Williams appeared gaunt, but she clarified her weight remains unchanged, attributing any physical changes to exercise in microgravity. NASA's chief health officer emphasized that astronaut health is closely monitored, and there are sufficient supplies on the ISS until their scheduled return in February 2025.

via Space.com|

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space-exploration1 year ago•3 min saved

NASA's Butch Wilmore Leads Historic Boeing Starliner Launch

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, a retired U.S. Navy captain, delivered a patriotic speech praising American resilience and unity before successfully launching aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for its first crewed flight. Wilmore, who has previously logged 178 days in space, emphasized the importance of commitment to God, family, and country. This mission marks Boeing's first successful crewed launch, with Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams heading to the International Space Station.

via Fox Business|

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