Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

A UPS cargo plane, Flight 2976, crashed shortly after takeoff from a Kentucky airport on November 5, resulting in a catastrophic fire and the detachment of its left engine. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that a part which failed had previously failed four times on other planes, raising serious concerns about the aircraft's maintenance history and safety protocols.

NASA executed its first medical evacuation by sending four astronauts back to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) due to a medical condition affecting one crew member. This unprecedented decision highlights the serious health risks associated with long-duration space missions.

A UPS cargo plane, Flight 2976, crashed shortly after takeoff from a Kentucky airport on November 5, resulting in a catastrophic fire and the detachment of its left engine. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that a part involved in the incident had previously failed four times on different aircraft, raising serious safety concerns about the aging fleet. Boeing had warned plane owners about this part in 2011 but did not consider it a safety threat at that time.

Four astronauts, including two from NASA, departed the International Space Station earlier than planned due to a medical issue affecting one of the crew members. This unexpected evacuation highlights the inherent risks associated with space missions.

NASA is bringing the Crew-11 astronaut team home early from the International Space Station due to an undisclosed medical condition affecting one of the crew members. This unprecedented decision highlights the serious health risks associated with long-duration space missions.