Signing the Crew Dragon simulator, affectionately known as “The Buck,” is a tradition that goes back to the very first flight.
A significant part of astronaut training is spent inside The Buck, running through one scenario after another—some routine, some deliberately difficult,
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- Hygiene activities on the station have a life of their own. Some change dramatically, others only subtly—but enough to remind you that in the absence of gravity, even the most mundane things demand a little adaptation. Take shaving, for instance. It is probably one of the
- The Indian space sector seems to be getting more exciting with each passing day. Today, I had the privilege of witnessing the unveiling of EVEREST—a full-flow staged combustion engine being developed by Astrobase @astrobase_space in Bengaluru. For those outside the space
- Sights from space never lose their ability to amaze. There is something profoundly meditative about simply watching the Earth. You can sit by the window for hours, saying nothing, thinking about nothing, and yet feel completely immersed. On Earth, a quiet mind is a rare luxury.
- Friendship is one of life’s greatest blessings. We often say that friends are the family we choose, but I have always felt they are family that life quietly gifts us along the way. As we move through different chapters of life, friends become our constant companions. They

