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USA
President Biden Hosts Diwali Celebration at the White House
On Monday, President Joe Biden celebrated Diwali at the White House, hosting over 600 Indian American dignitaries, including congress members, officials, and corporate leaders. Biden highlighted his longstanding connection with South Asian Americans, emphasizing their integral role in his administration and staff, from Vice President Kamala Harris to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. The event featured remarks by youth activist…
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SpaceX Crew-9 Steps In After Boeing Starliner Faces Propulsion Issues
Washington, USA: In June, the Boeing Starliner successfully lifted off to the International Space Station (ISS) carrying NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore. Originally set to return after an eight-day mission, technical issues extended their stay by an unexpected eight months. A propulsion malfunction, highlighted by helium leaks, led to the mission’s delay. These helium leaks compromised the spacecraft’s…
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NASA and SpaceX Prepare for Crew-9 Mission to Bring Astronauts Home from ISS
NASA is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of its Crew-9 mission on September 28, aimed at facilitating the safe return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been stationed at the International Space Station (ISS) since June. SpaceX, in partnership with NASA, will be sending a two-person crew to the ISS as part of the Commercial…
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Boeing’s Starliner Set to Undock from ISS After 93 Days in Orbit
After a 93-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing’s Starliner capsule is all set to undock on Friday evening, September 6. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been stationed at the ISS since June, will remain on board as the capsule departs. The Starliner’s hatch was securely closed on Thursday at 1:29 PM ET (10:59 PM…
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