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SpaceX is resolving toilet spills in its capsules before it launches another crew for NASA

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SpaceX is resolving toilet spills in its capsules before it launches another crew for NASA

Before launching four more astronauts, SpaceX is solving some toilet problems in its Dragon capsule. The company and NASA want to ensure that any toilet leaks will not affect the capsule launched from the Kennedy Space Center earlier on Sunday or another capsule that has been parked on the International Space Station since April.

SpaceX vice president William Gerstenmaier, who worked for NASA, said that during SpaceX’s first private flight last month, a tube was degummed and urine spilled on the fan and under the floor. He told reporters on Monday night that the same problem was recently discovered in the Dragon spacecraft on the space station.

As a permanent repair, SpaceX welded the urine flushing tube in the company’s latest capsule, which was named Endurance by its U.S.-German crew. NASA has not yet completed its review of the last-minute repair. Raja Chari, NASA astronaut and spacecraft commander, said on Tuesday that he was “completely confident” in the repair work.

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He pointed out that SpaceX took swift action on this issue, and hundreds of people are working hard to ensure the safety of the crew. Gerstenmaier said that as for the Dragon capsule in orbit, less urine accumulates under the floor than the capsule that carried a billionaire and three other people during the three-day flight. That’s because the crew led by NASA only lived in the space station for one day before reaching the space station.

News Source : The Indian Express

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.

SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.

In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.

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Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.

“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.

“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.

SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

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On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.

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