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‘When seen from space, there’s a sense that Earth is everything we have’: Booker winner

IndiaTimes Friday, 15 November 2024 ()
In a conversation about her Booker Prize-winning novel 'Orbital,' author Samantha Harvey delved into the process of depicting Earth from the perspective of astronauts aboard the International Space Station. She highlighted the awe-inspiring beauty and fragility of our planet when viewed from space, emphasizing the importance of protecting our home.
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British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize

British author Samantha Harvey has won this year's Booker Prize with her book Orbital.
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SpaceX launches rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts back from ISS [Video]

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By the time Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth they will have logged more than eight months in space. Their original mission was due to last for a week.

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NASA preparing mission to bring stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts back to Earth from ISS

Places on NASA’s Crew-9 mission have been reduced to make room for Wilmore and Williams on the return trip.

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