Tag: space safety
Astronaut Reveals Medical Event Prompted Early NASA Space Return
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Pittsburgh-native astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli has confirmed that a medical event led to her NASA crew's early departure from the International Space Station (ISS).What...
Nuking an Asteroid: New Simulations Suggest a Safer Strategy for Planetary Defence
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New simulations indicate that detonating a nuclear device *near* an Earthbound asteroid could be a surprisingly effective and safe method for deflection, potentially...
The Crew-11 astronauts who were medically evacuated will discuss their shortened ISS mission today. Watch it live!
The silent void of space, often romanticized as the ultimate frontier, can also present unforeseen challenges that bring even the most meticulously planned missions...
Update on the ISS medical evacuation: The Crew-11 pilot is handing over control of the station today.
The International Space Station (ISS) often captures our imagination with its breathtaking views of Earth and the pioneering spirit of its inhabitants. Today, however,...
