Astronauts on the ISS warned of urgent evacuation as Nasa monitors 50 ‘areas of concern’

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have been instructed to prepare for an urgent evacuation due to increasing safety concerns. NASA and Roscosmos have identified 50 “areas of concern,” including cracks and leaks, with one significant oxygen leak in the Russian service module dating back to 2019. A recent NASA report classified the situation as a “top safety risk,” rating it five out of … Continue reading Astronauts on the ISS warned of urgent evacuation as Nasa monitors 50 ‘areas of concern’

NASA further delays first operational Starliner flight

NASA will utilize SpaceX’s Crew Dragon for its Crew-10 and Crew-11 missions to the International Space Station in 2025 while evaluating whether Boeing needs to conduct another test flight of its Starliner spacecraft. Crew-10, set for February 2025, will carry NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, along with JAXA’s Takuya Onishi and Roscosmos’ Kirill Peskov. Crew-11 is scheduled for July 2025, with the crew … Continue reading NASA further delays first operational Starliner flight

Boeing seeks up to $35bn as costly strike drags on

Boeing plans to raise up to $35 billion from investors and banks as a costly strike by thousands of its workers enters its second month. The union representing over 30,000 workers held a rally in Seattle while Boeing prepares to lay off about 17,000 employees, with notices expected by mid-November. Negotiations to end the strike collapsed last week when Boeing withdrew a 30% pay rise … Continue reading Boeing seeks up to $35bn as costly strike drags on

NASA Inspector Issues Warning About Growing Cracks Leaking Air From Space Station

A recent report from NASA’s inspector general highlights serious concerns over leaks in the tunnel connecting the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) to a docking port. The report describes ongoing cracks and air leaks as a major safety risk, with the leak rate increasing significantly from under 1 pound per day in February to 3.7 pounds in April. NASA and Roscosmos are … Continue reading NASA Inspector Issues Warning About Growing Cracks Leaking Air From Space Station