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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos Cosmonauts Complete Successful 8-Month Space Station Mission
Dec 12, 2025 06:02 pm CST
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts have returned safely to Earth after completing an eight-month scientific mission aboard the International Space Station. During their 245 days in orbit, the crew conducted valuable research on bioprinted tissues, robotic operations, and nanomaterials manufacturing that will benefit both Earth-based medicine and future deep space exploration.
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.