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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully landed in New Mexico after a three-month test mission, but without its intended crew, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Due to safety concerns over thruster malfunctions, the astronauts will return to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025, extending their stay on the ISS significantly.
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025 after their Boeing Starliner capsule returned uncrewed due to safety concerns. The duo's extended stay follows a series of technical issues with the Starliner, which was deemed too risky for their return.
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to return to Earth uncrewed on September 7, 2024, after prolonged delays due to technical issues. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station until February 2025, following concerns over the spacecraft's safety during their planned return.
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Boeing workers in Washington and Oregon have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract that included a 25% wage increase over four years. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is now poised to initiate a strike, further complicating Boeing's recovery efforts amid ongoing safety and financial challenges.
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On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Polaris Dawn mission will attempt the first-ever private spacewalk. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineers, the mission aims to test new spacesuits and conduct experiments at unprecedented altitudes, pushing the boundaries of commercial spaceflight.
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Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis are set to conduct a historic spacewalk from the Crew Dragon spacecraft at 5:58 AM ET today. This mission, Polaris Dawn, aims to test new spacesuits and study radiation effects at an altitude of 700 kilometers, nearly double that of the International Space Station.
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Scotland's space industry is rapidly expanding, with a projected revenue of £4 billion in six years. The recent Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow highlighted key players like Orbex and Skyrora, while the Scottish Government appointed Daniel Smith as Space Envoy to enhance international business connections in the sector.
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SpaceX's Dragon capsule successfully splashed down off Florida, carrying Jared Isaacman and crew after a five-day mission. They conducted the first private spacewalk and tested new spacesuit technology, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.