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Astronauts may not come home till 2025

They could hitch a ride on a SpaceX Dragon capsule or may need to wait until February to return to Earth

Salon

Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here's what to know

NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule

The Independent UK

US Space Force will make history when SpaceX's Crew-9 mission launches in September

When Crew-9 lifts off no earlier than Sept. 24, Space Force will be launching one of their own active servicemembers from their own launch complex for the first time ever.

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Astronaut captures gorgeous green aurora shining behind Russian spacecraft docked at ISS (photo)

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has once again delivered an incredible space picture. His latest shows a Russian Soyuz spacecraft poised in front of a green auroral storm.

Space

First Thing: Thousands rally for Harris and Walz in Wisconsin and Michigan

Detroit rally draws 15,000 people and high energy. Plus, Israel minister condemned over starvation remarks

The Guardian - UK

Astronauts stuck in space may hitch a ride home with SpaceX in 2025, NASA says

Two astronauts on a mission of up to two weeks who have been stuck at the International Space Station since early June due to safety concerns over Boeing's Starliner capsule may need to use SpaceX for a ride back to Earth in February 2025, the US space agency NASA said…

France 24

NASA Astronauts Face Extended Stay Due To Starliner Uncertainty

NASA astronauts may face extended stay on ISS due to Starliner safety concerns, impacting SpaceX. Boeing addressing thruster failures and helium leaks.

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NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home

The Independent UK

SpaceX targeting Aug. 26 for historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission

SpaceX is now targeting Aug. 26 for the launch of Polaris Dawn, a crewed flight to Earth orbit that will feature the first-ever private spacewalk.

Space

NASA Weighs SpaceX Rescue For Stranded Boeing Starliner Crew

What was meant to be a weeklong trip to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first NASA astronauts to fly with Boeing could extend to eight months, with the agency considering bringing them home on a SpaceX spaceship.

International Business Times

NASA considers sending Boeing Starliner astronauts home on SpaceX Dragon

As Starliner's planned 10-day mission stretches past two months, the next ISS SpaceX launch will now delay into September to give NASA the option of including the Starliner crew on its ride home.

Space

China launches 1st batch of satellites for planned 14,000-strong megaconstellation (video)

A Long March 6A rocket launched 18 internet satellites Wednesday morning (Aug. 7), kicking off construction of a Chinese constellation that could eventually host 14,000 spacecraft.

Space

Private space launches could double by 2028, FAA says

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects the number of licensed launches each year to continue rising steeply, potentially reaching 338 by 2028.

Space

Astronauts stuck in space until next year after 8-day Boeing Starliner mission goes wrong

Astronauts arrived at ISS two months ago for what was supposed to be an eight-day mission

The Independent UK

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ISS astronauts on eight-day mission may be stuck until 2025, Nasa says

Two astronauts who left Earth in June remain at International Space Station after issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s daughter slams dad as ‘serial adulterer,’ ‘stupid’ and ‘desperate’

The Tesla CEO has previously used anti-trans rhetoric against the 20-year-old

LiveScience

NASA may send Starliner home without its crew — leaving astronauts stuck in space until 2025

The Crew-9 handover has been delayed amid rumors that NASA could be planning to return the troubled Starliner spacecraft without its astronauts.

Space

Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket generate sonic boom during landing (video)

A SpaceX video shows a Falcon 9 first stage's post-launch return to Earth in great detail, even capturing the sonic boom generated during the descent.

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The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk is opening another school. Expect a very un-woke curriculum

The billionaire has been obsessed with education since pulling his kids out of ‘regular school’ 10 years ago. And he’s far from the only celebrity to dabble

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NASA Delays Astronaut Launch To Address Boeing's Starliner Issues

NASA delays SpaceX astronaut launch to address Boeing Starliner issues and consider return options for astronauts at the ISS.

Space

Meet the crew for Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission to the ISS

The next team of astronauts has been announced for Axiom Space's next commercial human spaceflight mission to the ISS.

The Independent UK

NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsule

NASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule

Space

SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch delayed to Sept. 24 due to Boeing Starliner issues

SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch to the ISS has been delayed five weeks to Sept. 24, to allow more time to work out issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule.

LiveScience

China ready to launch 1st satellite in constellation that will challenge Elon Musk's Starlink

China plans to launch more than 100 satellites for its new "constellation" this year and thousands more by the end of the decade.

Space

SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites are way brighter than the originals

SpaceX Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to smartphones shine nearly five times brighter than traditional Starlinks, a recent study found.

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