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Notable before-and-after images of Williams reveal visibly grayer hair, more pronounced wrinkles, and a thinner appearance.
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With an annual salary ranging from $125,133 to $162,672, the astronauts could have earned between $93,850 and $122,004 in basic pay for their nine-month stay in space.
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If everything goes according to plan, they are expected to splash down off the coast of Florida at 5:57 p.m. ET (9:57 p.m. GMT).
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Williams and Wilmore were originally scheduled for an eight-day mission but have remained in orbit since June 5.
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However, SpaceX founder Elon Musk and others have suggested that their extended stay on the ISS was politically motivated.
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NASA and SpaceX postponed the Crew-10 launch due to a last-minute ground system issue, delaying Sunita Williams' long-awaited return from the ISS.
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The Starship was intended to land in the Indian Ocean, but videos circulating on social media claim to show its fiery debris streaking across the night sky over the Atlantic.
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Astronaut Butch Wilmore confirmed Elon Musk's claim that the Biden administration blocked SpaceX's offer to rescue stranded NASA astronauts. Musk alleges the decision was politically motivated to avoid boosting his credibility.
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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth after nine months in space, but only after their replacements arrive next week. Williams dismissed Elon Musk's suggestion to retire the ISS early, emphasizing its ongoing scientific value.
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Elon Musk changed his X display name to "Harry Bōlz," triggering a surge in a cryptocurrency with the same name. The move coincides with reports of a Musk-led bid for OpenAI, sparking speculation about his broader strategy.
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Elon Musk has been appointed as a special government employee under President Donald Trump, with no pay, and is overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency. His involvement raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest and accountability, especially due to his business ties with the federal government.
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Although the rocket's booster performed perfectly—successfully returning to the launch pad and being caught by two massive mechanical arms—the spacecraft itself disappeared.
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Earlier this year, after the astronauts passed the 60-day mark in space, social media users expressed outrage at the situation, with many calling the extended delay "torture."
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Billionaire Jared Isaacman, known for commanding SpaceX missions and his partnership with Elon Musk, has been appointed by President Trump as NASA's new chief.
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In a historic event SpaceX achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday, catching its massive rocket booster mid-air with mechanical arms.
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NASA has addressed concerns over a mysterious pulsing noise from Boeing's Starliner, attributing it to common audio feedback between the spacecraft and the ISS. Despite the noise, the spacecraft is set for an unmanned return, while astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return via SpaceX in February 2025.
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Tuesday marked 60 days since the Starliner crew has been in space, far exceeding the planned eight-day mission.
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Don Lemon's extensive demands, including an $8 million salary with a $5 million upfront payment, led to clashes with Elon Musk's SpaceX platform, resulting in Lemon's abrupt departure. Despite Musk's agreement to an interview, the negotiations fell apart over Lemon's extravagant requests.
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Intuitive Machines' Odysseus Odysseus successfully landed at the lunar South Pole at 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday making history as the first US spacecraft to land on the moon in over 50 years
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A Tesla employee from Minnesota, Justin McCauley, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill US President Joe Biden and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. McCauley, charged with felony terroristic threats, had posted his intentions on social media, prompting concerns about security measures at high-profile companies like Tesla.2 / 2