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Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Axiom-4 mission return to Earth: Undocking from ISS, splashdown off California coast — full schedule here
NASA's Axiom-4 mission crew including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and 3 others are set to begin their journey back to Earth on Monday (July 14), after spending almost two weeks at the International Space Station (ISS). The undocking of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from the station's Harmony module is scheduled for approximately 7.05 am EDT (4.35 pm IST) Monday. The splashdown off the coast of California, US, is expected at 5.30 am EDT (3 PM IST) on Tuesday. The update in timings is subject to weather conditions and have a margin window of approximately one hour, Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. In a post on X, he specified the splashdown time and wrote: 'As of now, undocking has been scheduled for tomorrow, 14th July at 4:30 pm IST. Arrival back to Earth…. splash down scheduled for 15th July at 3:00 pm IST.' 'Further update, if any, shall be shared accordingly,' Singh added. Update: #Axiom4 International Space Station #ISS Mission: As of now, undocking has been scheduled for tomorrow, 14th July at 4:30 PM IST. Arrival back to earth…. splash down scheduled for 15th July at 3:00 PM IST. These timings have a margin window of approximately 1 hour.… — Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) July 13, 2025 On Saturday, NASA listed the schedule for its live coverage of the return. It had noted that undocking is expected to begin at 7.05 am ET (4.35 pm IST) on Monday, but made no mention of an approximate splashdown time. The timeline is still subject to change based on real-time operations. 4.30 am (2 pm IST) – Hatch closing coverage begins on NASA+. 4.55 am (2.25 pm IST) – Crew enters spacecraft followed by hatch closing. 6.45 am (4.15 pm IST) – Undocking coverage begins on NASA+, Axiom Space, and SpaceX channels. 7.05 am (4.35 pm IST) – Undocking NASA's coverage ends approximately 30 minutes after undocking when space station joint operations with Axiom Space and SpaceX conclude. Axiom Space will resume coverage of Dragon's re-entry and splashdown on the company's website. Axiom Mission 4 is part of NASA's broader plan to foster a sustainable low Earth orbit economy. Through such commercial missions, NASA seeks to partner with private entities for lower-cost services, allowing the agency to refocus efforts on deep space missions under its Artemis programme.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Axiom Mission 4 crew to depart ISS on July 14: Here's when and where to watch live
Axiom Mission 4 crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, will return to Earth after nearly two weeks aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the four astronauts is scheduled to undock from the ISS on Monday, July 14. Axiom Mission 4 crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, will return to Earth from the ISS on July 1.(AFP) NASA will provide live streaming of the departure, starting early Monday morning. The Dragon capsule will leave the ISS's Harmony module around 7:05 am EDT (4:35 pm IST). After undocking, the spacecraft will head back to Earth for a splashdown off the coast of California. Also read: OpenAI prepares to take on Google Chrome with AI-driven browser, launch expected in weeks Axiom Mission 4 Crew Mission: Where and When to Watch the Live Stream NASA will begin broadcast coverage at 4:30 am EDT (2:00 pm IST) on NASA+. Hatch closing and crew entry into the Dragon spacecraft will be shown from 4:55 am EDT. The undocking broadcast will start at 6:45 am EDT on NASA+, Axiom Space, and SpaceX channels. Here is the schedule for the departure day (all times in EDT): 4:30 am – Hatch closing coverage on NASA+ 4:55 am – Crew boards spacecraft, and hatch closes 6:45 am – Undocking coverage on NASA+, Axiom Space, and SpaceX 7:05 am – Undocking from ISS Also read: This tiny wooden cube survived space: Now scientists say it could revolutionise satellite design NASA's live feed will continue for roughly 30 minutes after undocking. Axiom Space will then take over coverage of Dragon's re-entry and splashdown through its website. All timings are subject to change depending on mission operations. Astronauts Returning on Ax-4 Mission The Ax-4 mission is led by Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and Axiom's director of human spaceflight. The crew includes: Shubhanshu Shukla – First Indian astronaut to visit the ISS from ISRO Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski – European Space Agency astronaut from Poland Tibor Kapu – Hungarian astronaut under the HUNOR program The Dragon capsule will also return with over 580 pounds of cargo, including NASA equipment and data from more than 60 science experiments. Also read: Painting from 1937 appears to show man using iPhone, but there's a simpler explanation Mission Cargo The returning Dragon capsule carries over 580 pounds of cargo, including NASA equipment and data from more than 60 experiments conducted in orbit Axiom Mission 4 supports NASA's plan to foster a commercial low Earth orbit economy. By working with private companies, NASA aims to lower costs and focus on deep space exploration under the Artemis program. The mission helps keep the ISS as an active hub for scientific research and astronaut training.
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
NASA rocket launch live coverage and more coming to Netflix: When, how to watch
The programming, which will be available sometime this summer, will be just the latest of many options viewers have to watch NASA+ content. Cosmic connoisseurs will soon have another way to consume all the rocket launches, spacewalks and other celestial wonders they desire. NASA and Netflix have announced that all of the U.S. space agency's live coverage is set to soon debut on one of the world's most popular streaming platforms. The programming, which will be available sometime this summer, will be just the latest of many options viewers have to watch NASA+ content. "The goal is simple: to bring the excitement of the agency's discoveries, inventions, and space exploration to people, wherever they are," NASA said in a press release announcing the partnership. Here's everything to know about how and when to watch NASA+ on Netflix. What is NASA+? What happened to NASA TV? Not that long ago, NASA ceased broadcasting programming via satellite for NASA TV, which was a widely available channel under most cable packages and live streaming services. Instead, the space agency replaced NASA TV with NASA+, a free platform to stream all of the same content. Content through NASA+ is available to watch on desktop both from the agency's official site and YouTube channel. The platform is also available to download as a mobile app on smartphones. How to watch NASA coverage on Netflix Now, all that same cosmic content is on its way to Netflix. Viewers will soon be able to find live NASA+ content in the Netflix interface alongside other popular series. 'The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,' Rebecca Sirmons, NASA+ general manager, said in a statement. 'Together, we're committed to a golden age of innovation and exploration – inspiring new generations – right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone.' NASA+ similarly debuted in May on Prime with free content that does not require a subscription. However, users will need to have a Netflix subscription to access otherwise free NASA+ content when it becomes available on the streaming platform. Netflix subscriptions start at $7.99 a month. Netflix said in a press release on Tudum, its companion website, that NASA+ will be "included in all memberships." When will NASA+ be available on Netflix? While NASA has said its programming will debut on Netflix sometime this summer, an exact date has not been announced. A spokeswoman for NASA said in an email to the USA TODAY Network that a premiere date will be announced soon. "Additional programming details and schedules will be announced ahead of launch," NASA said in its announcement. Are SpaceX launches included in the Netflix-NASA+ deal? The partnership comes at a time that SpaceX is increasing its rocket launches from both Florida and California. The commercial spaceflight company, founded by billionaire Elon Musk, regularly launches Starlink satellites and is the only U.S. entity with a spacecraft capable of transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station. SpaceX provides its own coverage online and on social media site X of commercial missions like Starlink launches and flight tests in South Texas of its massive Starship spacecraft. Coverage of SpaceX rocket launches is only provided on NASA+ when the U.S. space agency is a partner on missions. When is the next major NASA rocket launch? NASA and SpaceX's next human spaceflight, in fact, is likely to occur later in July or early in August. Astronauts who journeyed in late-March to the space station as part of a NASA mission known Crew-10 are set to return to Earth in the weeks ahead after they are replaced by the Crew-11 contingent. Both NASA and SpaceX, a partner on the space agency's commercial crew program, will provide coverage of the Crew-11 rocket launch and subsequent Crew-10 water landing in California. NASA+ also provides regular coverage of astronaut spacewalks and live views of Earth from the International Space Station. Space enthusiasts can also follow along with live coverage of Cape Canaveral rocket launches from FLORIDA TODAY, part of the USA TODAY Network. Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@
International Business Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
NASA Partners with Netflix to Livestream Space Events Worldwide Starting July 2025
American space agency NASA is about to take a giant leap forward in how it shows its space exploration efforts to the world. Beginning in July 2025, the agency will provide the streaming service platform Netflix with live feeds of its missions—including rocket launches and astronauts floating around in space. The move will help it to reach a wider audience across the globe. It's NASA's first-ever live broadcast of space arrivals on a major streaming platform. The aim is to increase enthusiasm for space—most notably among younger people, who are apt to be found watching Netflix and perhaps less inclined to check the government's website. The full video library will remain available on the space agency's free streaming service, NASA+. This includes past documentaries, mission recaps, and educational programs. However, for real-time events—like a spacecraft launch or astronauts floating outside the International Space Station—Netflix will now be the go-to platform. "Our job at NASA, since the Space Act of 1958, has been to tell the story of space exploration to everyone, everywhere in the world, and that's exactly what we're doing, and we're going to help other people and organizations do as well," said General Manager of NASA+ Rebecca Sirmons. "This partnership helps us to inspire the next generation—from their couch or phone." NASA+ was launched in 2023 to offer easier access to the agency's content. It is free, without ads, and it provides access to a wide range of on-demand science and space videos. But with this new partnership, NASA is making its largest leap yet to bring space to the people, leveraging Netflix's vast global reach. And from the agency's perspective, the move is about more than just getting views. It's about making science, technology, and the wonders of the cosmos accessible to everyone—not just to commercial space passengers—and doing it in real time. The deal is another step into a field that Netflix has been increasingly diving into, which is live broadcast. The live TV service now includes live sports, stand-up specials, and live French TV channels. By streaming NASA events, Netflix brings real-life space missions to its growing roster of live content.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Streaming Ratings: 'Squid Game' Final Season Sets Three-Day Record on Netflix Charts
It's no surprise that the final season of Squid Game attracted a huge worldwide audience — it's the biggest show Netflix has ever hosted, after all — but the scale of the Korean hit continues to impress. The third and final season of the series amassed 60.1 million views worldwide from June 27-29, the largest three-day tally Netflix has ever recorded in its internal rankings. Season two, which premiered Dec. 26, 2024, had a higher opening-week total of 68 million views, but those came over four days. Both seasons made Netflix's all-time top 10 for non-English-language shows in their first week, the only times that has happened on either the English or non-English series charts. More from The Hollywood Reporter Netflix to Add NASA+ as It Launches Into Live Streaming Feeds 'Squid Game' Creator Weighs in on American Spinoff Reports and Explains That Surprise Cameo Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest Fall in Love Abroad in 'My Oxford Year' Trailer Season three's 60.1 million views equates to 368.4 million hours of watch time, per Netflix. At a little more than six hours, it's the shortest of the three Squid Game seasons, which will allow it to rack up view numbers (total viewing time divided by run time) a little faster than the previous two installments. Squid Game ranked No. 1 for the week of June 23-29 in every country that Netflix tracks, also a first for one of the streamer's shows. The final season sees Player 456/Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) make a final attempt to bring down the deadly game from within — while also hinting in its last scene that the games are global in scope. Another title with roots in Korean culture, KPop Demon Hunters, also had a big week for Netflix. The animated film moved up to No. 1 on the English-language movie chart in its second week with 24.2 million views (or the equivalent of that many complete runs of the movie). The first season of Squid Game remains Netflix's most watched series to date with 265.2 million views over its first 13 weeks of release (the cutoff time for the streamer's all-time top 10 lists). Season two is currently second among non-English-language series with 192.6 million views, and season three sits ninth — with the potential to move into the top five in another week. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
