NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
After an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally preparing to return to Earth .
Recent observations have increased the estimated probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, to 3.1%. This asteroid, measuring between 130 and 300 feet in diameter, was first detected in December 2024. While the likelihood of impact remains low, continuous monitoring is essential to refine its trajectory and assess potential risks.
NASA has issued a new directive instructing employees, contractors, and grantees to remove pronouns from all work-related communications, including email signatures.
On December 27, 2024, astronomers detected asteroid 2024 YR4 using an automated telescope in Chile. This near-Earth object, measuring between 130 and 330 feet in diameter, has garnered attention due to a calculated 1.3% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032.
President Donald Trump has called upon SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to expedite the return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024. The astronauts were initially part of a Boeing Starliner test flight intended to last only eight days. However, due to technical issues with the Starliner capsule, including helium leaks and thruster problems, their return has been significantly delayed.