NASA has prepared an emergency plan for astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore during their ISS mission. In extreme situations, they can evacuate using temporary seats with straps, created from space station items and configured in Crew Dragon’s cargo area. NASA also tested airflow for proper ventilation and trained the astronauts in hand signals for communication. The seats were built to ensure safe landing with acceptable body loads. Meanwhile, Williams and Wilmore have participated in over 42 experiments, logging 100+ hours in science and research during their ISS stay.

A small asteroid, named 2024 RW1, entered Earth's atmosphere over Luzon Island in the Philippines, producing a bright green fireball with an orange tail before burning up. Discovered just hours earlier by astronomers in Arizona, this celestial event captivated space enthusiasts worldwide. NASA confirmed the asteroid’s entry, noting that it is only the ninth asteroid to be detected before impact. Videos of the spectacle were widely shared on social media, showing the glowing green flame lighting up the sky, a sight recorded by NASA's Planetary Defence Coordination Office.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been preparing Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for its upcoming return to Earth. The space veterans focused on loading cargo and conducting final inspections aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In a strategic move to optimize space, they removed the crew seats to make room for additional cargo. Following this, the astronauts conducted a thorough photographic survey of the capsule to ensure all systems were in proper working order. The Starliner is scheduled to depart the ISS on Friday for its uncrewed journey back to Earth, marking a key step in NASA's space missions.

NASA addressed reports of "strange noises" heard by astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS). Wilmore first reported the pulsating sounds from the spacecraft's speaker system. NASA explained that the noise resulted from an audio configuration issue between the ISS and Starliner. The agency assured that the feedback had no technical impact on the crew, the spacecraft, or station operations. Starliner is scheduled to undock from the ISS on September 7, with Williams and Wilmore returning to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

NASA's decision to return the Boeing Starliner to Earth uncrewed, prioritizing astronaut safety, leaves astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the International Space Station until 2025. Starliner, which launched on June 5, faced technical issues, including helium leaks and thruster problems, prompting NASA to plan for Williams and Wilmore to return aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule in February 2025. The uncrewed Starliner will land at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, on September 7. NASA's live coverage of the undocking and landing will be available on NASA+, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency's website.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore reported strange, pulsating sounds from the Starliner spacecraft while aboard the ISS. The noise, likened to submarine sonar, puzzled both the crew and NASA engineers. This incident adds to the Starliner’s ongoing issues, which have kept the astronauts on the ISS longer than planned. The spacecraft is set to return to Earth without a crew on September 6, 2024. NASA plans to bring the astronauts back in February 2025 using a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. The source of the mysterious sounds remains unknown.

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore reported hearing strange, sonar-like noises from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The sounds, described as repetitive and pulsating, were detected just days before the capsule’s scheduled unmanned return to Earth on September 6, 2024. Wilmore and fellow astronaut Sunita Williams, stranded on the ISS due to Starliner's technical issues, alerted NASA’s Mission Control in Houston. The origin of the noise remains unknown, with theories ranging from electromagnetic interference to audio system feedback. NASA plans to return the astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in February 2025.

NASA has assigned SpaceX to rescue astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, extending their ISS stay until February 2025. This decision follows a heated dispute with Boeing over the Starliner's readiness for their return. NASA criticized Boeing's claims of the spacecraft's suitability, citing ongoing issues like thruster malfunctions and helium leaks. Boeing's pushback was met with NASA's strong disapproval, leading to a partnership with SpaceX for the mission. Boeing's uncrewed Starliner return is scheduled for September 6, aiming to validate its capabilities amid the contentious situation.

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which launched with NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on June 5, will return to Earth uncrewed on September 7, 2024. Due to faulty thrusters and helium leaks, NASA decided to keep the astronauts aboard the International Space Station and return the capsule without them. The spacecraft will undock from the ISS on September 6, 2024, and land in the U.S. Southwest. NASA plans to have Williams and Wilmore return next year via SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, prioritizing safety over the original mission schedule.

India’s Gaganyaan mission will carry fruit flies on its first uncrewed flight to study kidney stone formation in space. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), with support from ISRO, developed the experiment. The flies will be exposed to space conditions to understand the effects on their kidney-like organs. This research could offer insights for long-term space missions, addressing health risks like kidney stones. The launch is scheduled for December 2024. “These are experiments with long-time horizons,” said lead scientist Kumaran Sreejalekshmi.