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Astronaut Nick Hague and his fellow passengers landed safely on Earth from Space Station

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and his two fellow passengers — Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos and Hazzaa Ali Almansoori of the United Arab Emirates returned to Earth aboard a Russian Soyuz crew capsule after being in space for over 200 days. They safely landed in Kazakhstan on Thursday, October 3, NASA reported.

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Astronaut Nick Hague and his fellow passengers landed safely on Earth from Space Station

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NASA astronaut Nick Hague and his two fellow passengers — Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos and Hazzaa Ali Almansoori of the United Arab Emirates returned to Earth aboard a Russian Soyuz crew capsule after being in space for over 200 days. They safely landed in Kazakhstan on Thursday, October 3, NASA reported. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The space station has been remarkably crowded for the past week or so, with a total of nine passengers living and working in the orbiting laboratory. That’s a significant boost from the typical crew of six, but with the return of Hague, Ovchinin, and Ali Almansoori, the remaining ISS inhabitants can now dive into their work on Expedition 61.

Both Hague and Ovchinin were members of ISS Expedition 59 and 60, while Ali Almansoori had only arrived at the space station eight days ago on a brief mission to space. The Arab astronaut arrived on the space station alongside NASA’s Jessica Meir and Russia’s Oleg Skripochka, both of whom will be part of space station operations moving forward.

Nick took to twitter announcing his homecoming, “What an extraordinary journey! Part of what has made this experience so special was being here with my friends, classmates and our international partners. Thank you to all involved in the success of my mission on @Space_Station. I’m coming home.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This marks the end of a seriously dramatic year for both Hague and Ovchinin. The pair was originally slated to head to the space station back in late 2018, but the Soyuz rocket they were riding suffered a failure and the crew capsule had to make an emergency abort, landing back on Earth before it even left the atmosphere.

It was a scary moment for the duo but they made it back to solid ground in one piece. Their second attempt came in March of this year, and things went much more smoothly, with Hague, Ovchinin, and NASA’s Christina Koch arrives at the space station swiftly.

During Hague’s time in space, he performed a trio of spacewalks outside the International Space Station totally nearly 20 hours. He and NASA’s Andrew Morgan installed docking adapters for future commercial spacecraft to attach to the ISS. As a whole, the Expedition 59 and 60 crews completed hundreds of experiments, and Hague’s work will continue now that he’s back on solid ground.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague step outside spacecraft after 7 months

Williams’ extensive experience continues to shine during these demanding missions, highlighting the resilience and skill required for space exploration.

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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Nick Hague stepped outside the International Space Station (ISS) today for a vital mission, marking Williams’ eighth spacewalk and Hague’s fourth. Their objective focused on essential repairs, showcasing their expertise and commitment to the job.

The spacewalk, designated US Spacewalk 91, took place on January 16, 2025. This was Williams’ first spacewalk in 12 years, while Hague added a fourth accomplishment to his impressive track record. Together, they initiated a six-and-a-half-hour operation aimed at repairing critical systems on the ISS.

Their tasks included maintaining equipment for the station’s orientation, upgrading the Neutron Star Interior Composition ExploreR (NICER) telescope, and replacing a reflector on a docking adapter, as well as preparing tools for future work on the ISS. Williams, an accomplished astronaut, expressed her enthusiasm as she exited the station by radioing, “I’m coming out,” signalling her return to spacewalking duties.

Williams and her fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore were initially scheduled to return in June 2024 after a week-long mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner, but technical issues with the spacecraft forced an extended stay. NASA has since rescheduled their return for March or April. Additionally, safety concerns related to SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission have further delayed their plans. Nevertheless, the astronauts have adjusted well to life aboard the ISS.

NASA’s Flight Director, Nicole McElroy, commended the crew for their thorough preparations for the spacewalks. “The crew has studied the tasks and is fully ready,” McElroy noted.

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Williams will join Wilmore for another spacewalk next week, where they will focus on removing an antenna assembly and collecting surface samples to study microorganisms on the station’s exterior. They will also prepare a spare elbow joint for the Canadarm2 robotic arm. NASA emphasizes that these activities are crucial for the upkeep of the station, with each spacewalk anticipated to last around six and a half hours.

Williams’ extensive experience continues to shine during these demanding missions, highlighting the resilience and skill required for space exploration.

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ISRO successfully completes SpaDeX docking experiment, joins global elite in space technology

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ISRO SpaDeX mission demonstrating satellite docking for India’s space station

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the SpaDeX docking experiment, marking a significant advancement in India’s space capabilities. Early on Thursday, January 16, 2025, ISRO joined the ranks of the USA, Russia, and China by mastering the complex technology required for spacecraft docking in orbit.

Launched on December 30, 2024, by the PSLV C60, the two satellites involved in the experiment, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), reached their designated positions and executed a flawless docking maneuver. This operation was closely monitored by the team at ISRO’s Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at the Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network (ISTRAC).

Celebrating this achievement, ISRO shared on social media, “Docking Success Spacecraft docking successfully completed! A historic moment. India became the 4th country to achieve successful space docking. Congratulations to the entire team!”

Following the successful docking, ISRO has maintained control over the newly unified satellite structure and plans to conduct undocking and power transfer tests in the forthcoming days. This mission, beyond its immediate success, aims to lay the groundwork for more ambitious endeavors such as manned lunar missions, sample returns from the moon, and potentially an Indian Space Station.

The SpaDeX mission also serves as a demonstration of vital technologies like electrical power transfer between docked spacecraft, which will be crucial for future in-space robotic operations and composite spacecraft management post-undocking.

ISRO stated that the next steps involve validating the docking process through ground simulations and ensuring the mission’s objectives continue smoothly with subsequent experiments planned over the mission’s expected life span of up to two years.

This milestone not only demonstrates ISRO’s growing capabilities in space technology but also promises to bolster India’s position in future international space exploration initiatives.

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SpaDeX Mission: A key milestone in India’s path to the Bharatiya Antriksh Station

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ISRO SpaDeX mission demonstrating satellite docking for India’s space station

In a historic step towards establishing its own space station, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) from Sriharikota on December 30, 2024. This groundbreaking mission aims to demonstrate India’s capability to dock two satellites in orbit, a feat achieved so far only by the United States, Russia, and China.

The SpaDeX mission, executed aboard the reliable PSLV-C60 rocket, successfully deployed two spacecraft, SDX01 and SDX02, into a low-Earth orbit approximately 475 kilometers above Earth. Over the following days, these satellites, designated as the “Chaser” and the “Target,” will perform precise maneuvers for docking, undocking, and interlocking, with real-time control by ISRO scientists in Bengaluru.

A leap towards Bharatiya Antriksh Station

SpaDeX is integral to India’s ambitious space station project, the Bharatiya Antriksh Station, slated for completion by 2035. The mission marks a significant step in developing technologies for rendezvous and docking, essential for constructing and operating a space station.

Currently, only two space stations exist—the International Space Station (ISS), a collaboration between NASA, Roscosmos, and ESA, and China’s Tiangong Space Station. With Bharatiya Antriksh Station, India aspires to join this elite league.

Critical objectives of SpaDeX

The primary goals of SpaDeX include:

  1. Demonstrating docking technology to ensure seamless interlocking and pressure checks between spacecraft.
  2. Electric power transfer between docked spacecraft, paving the way for advanced in-space operations.
  3. Composite spacecraft control, enabling remote and automated management from mission control.
  4. Payload experiments post-undocking, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.

These advancements will also enhance the docking capability of India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), akin to NASA’s space shuttles, for future missions.

Microgravity experiments with POEM-4

In tandem with SpaDeX, ISRO is conducting microgravity experiments using the PSLV’s fourth stage, termed POEM-4 (PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-4). This platform hosts 24 payloads, including a robotic arm to simulate debris capture—a crucial capability for future space station operations.

The microgravity experiments will benefit academia, startups, and ISRO’s own research centers, providing invaluable insights for extended-duration missions.

Inspiration from “Interstellar”

Docking in space is a complex maneuver, vividly dramatized in the sci-fi film Interstellar. Similar to the movie’s high-stakes scenario, ISRO’s mission involves the Chaser spacecraft approaching and interlocking with the Target while both orbit Earth at high speeds.

Pioneering India’s space future

The SpaDeX mission is not just a technological milestone but a testament to India’s growing prowess in space exploration. If successful, it will cement India’s position as a leader in cutting-edge space technology, bringing the nation closer to realizing its space station dream.

By leveraging such innovations, ISRO continues to push boundaries, inspiring the next generation of scientists and contributing to global advancements in space research.

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