The_crc_CATEGORY launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center have been denied entry to the International Space Station (ISS) due to a technical issue with their orbitalITY and a distraction from the astronauts’ return trip. This situation highlights the complexity of space operations and raises important questions about the future of astronauts and the ISS.
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FuelीKy Outage and Starliner Extend: The second stage of the Falcon 9 Capsule Dragon spacecraft broke down minutes after launch, leaving the crew stranded near Florida. This issue led to a 45-minute countdown余时段暂停， amidst uncertainty. The mission controllers were unable to resolve the hydraulic issue preventing the rocket from ignition.
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New Crew Addition for Crew-10: NASA has issued news of a new crew member for the Crew-10 module of the ISS. The astronauts are Anne McClain, the commander, and Nicole Ayers, the pilot. The other two crew members are Tusable Onishi from JAXA and Kirill Peskov from Roscosmos. This addition is designed to trigger the ISS’s participation in spacewalks.
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Orbiting Resafcation: Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were supposed to return to the ISS for a spaceflight project under a NASA contract with Boeing, but the team was evicted from the spacecraft. Since then, the module has been orbiting the Earth, without returning. The situation shows that not all missions can blindly rely on logistical plans and that contingency plans can fail to prevent unwanted consequences.
- Astronaut’s Last Journey: Considering the extended stay, an astronaut, Michael Barbaro conducted an interview about the experience. The astronaut emphasizes that churning seams and reorientation are the main attractions of being on the ISS, withxBalancing life activities, such as commuting near Florida, being secondary. The crew fulfill their lives as astronauts within the environment of the ISS, which is a unique standalone environment, but also challenges and opportunities.
