astronaut safety
NASA and Boeing Postpone Crewed Starliner Missions Following Technical Challenges
Nov 25, 2025 10:18 am CST
Following technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft that left astronauts stranded at the ISS for nine months, NASA announces plans to conduct an uncrewed cargo mission before resuming human flights. The revised strategy reduces planned Starliner missions from six to four as engineers work to resolve propulsion system problems before potential flights in 2024.
ISRO Successfully Tests Main Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module: A Critical Milestone in India's Human Spaceflight Program
Nov 12, 2025 01:12 am CST
ISRO has achieved a crucial milestone in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program by successfully conducting the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test in Uttar Pradesh. The test validated the parachute system's ability to safely return astronauts from space under challenging conditions, bringing India one step closer to joining the elite group of nations capable of independent human spaceflight by 2027.