Poging GOUD - Vrij
Back Home
The Statesman
|March 21, 2025
The recent return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from an unexpectedly prolonged mission aboard the International Space Station 2 (ISS) marks yet another milestone in humanity's evolving relationship with space.
-
Their safe landing after nine months in orbit, far exceeding their originally planned eight-day mission, is a powerful reminder of both the resilience of the human spirit and the growing complexity of space exploration in the modern era. What was intended to be a short test flight turned into a lengthy stay due to technical complications with their initial spacecraft. Yet, instead of frustration or retreat, the astronauts embraced their extended mission with professionalism and determination. Their experience underscores the need for flexibility and psychological strength in longduration missions - qualities that will be essential as humankind ventures deeper into space, whether to the Moon, Mars, or beyond. For India, there is a personal resonance in this mission. Ms Williams, an astronaut of Indian heritage, has long been a source of pride for many in the
Dit verhaal komt uit de March 21, 2025-editie van The Statesman.
Abonneer u op Magzter GOLD voor toegang tot duizenden zorgvuldig samengestelde premiumverhalen en meer dan 9000 tijdschriften en kranten.
Bent u al abonnee? Aanmelden
MEER VERHALEN VAN The Statesman

The Statesman
The Pope's challenges
No betrayal could be greater than that of a pedophile-rapist priest or nun. Who would confess to such clergy? What matters here is not gender, but the purity of mind and strength of vocation that vest clergy with numinous powers like the abilities to hear confessions, absolve sins, hold mass, and bless the laity. Yet, gender matters because the Catholic Church prohibits women from being ordained as priests. Not just a plea for basic justice, the demand to include women priests is pragmatic. The act of confessing, if it is to cleanse the soul, is uniquely intimate. Women are more likely to be comfortable with female rather than male priests
6 mins
July 05, 2025
The Statesman
Students felicitated for collecting over 25 tonnes of plastic
The Jalpaiguri district administration felicitated students and schools for their outstanding contribution in a two-day plastic waste collection campaign aimed at protecting the environment.
1 min
July 05, 2025
The Statesman
Tata Steel Gets ₹1,902 Crore Demand Notice From Odisha Govt
Tata Steel on Friday said that it has received a demand notice of Rs 1,902.72 crore from the Deputy Director of Mines in Jajpur, Odisha.
1 mins
July 05, 2025
The Statesman
Market ends higher, led by buying across sectors, barring metals
The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.23 per cent and 0.17 per cent, respectively
1 mins
July 05, 2025
The Statesman
PM likely to visit Manipur amid renewed peace push
No official word yet, but security beef-up, fast-tracked projects hintat high-level visit
1 min
July 05, 2025
The Statesman
Bank of Baroda Reduces Home Loan Rates
Bank of Baroda has announced a further reduction in its home loan interest rates, lowering it to 7.45 per cent p.a., with immediate effect and also offering nil processing fee.
1 min
July 05, 2025

The Statesman
PM honoured with Trinidad and Tobago's highest award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was Friday conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.' the highest national award of the Caribbean nation.
1 min
July 05, 2025

The Statesman
LIC introduces new plans
LIC of India introduces LIC's Nav Jeevan Shree (Plan 912) & LIC's Nav Jeevan Shree Single Premium (Plan 911).
1 min
July 05, 2025
The Statesman
CM Mamata to take part in Ulta Rath in Digha virtually
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will be virtually present at the Ulta Rath in Digha tomorrow.
1 mins
July 05, 2025
The Statesman
No shortage of fertilisers in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi assured that there was no shortage of fertilisers in the state.
1 min
July 05, 2025