Astronauts stuck as Boeing’s Starliner expenses rocket - NASA's new catalog reveals 126 worlds - China advances drone technology

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Boeing’s Starliner capsule has hit turbulence. What was meant to be a triumphant mission to the International Space Station has instead become a story of delays and technical challenges.

But is this just a bump in the road, or a sign of deeper issues? The recent Starliner flight, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, faced unexpected hurdles.

Thruster malfunctions and hydrogen leaks have extended their stay on the ISS far beyond the planned eight days. While claims of the astronauts being “stranded” are overblown, the situation has raised eyebrows nevertheless. We also take a look at 126 strange new worlds cataloged by planet hunters in our Must-Reads.

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The search for Earth-like exoplanets has taken a leap forward with NASA recently publishing a new catalog detailing 126 worlds beyond our Solar System.

The researchers employed the radial velocity method and analyzed over 13,000 measurements to calculate the masses of 120 planets and six candidates.

By studying the subtle “wobbles” of stars caused by orbiting planets, they were able to infer crucial information about these exoplanets’ properties and formation. (Read More)

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