NASA postpones the return of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft until June 26

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which was scheduled to remain attached to the International Space Station for about a week, will get some extra time in space, NASA said Tuesday, as officials fix helium leaks and investigate why some thrusters failed during the test flight. The capsule is now scheduled to fly a pair of NASA astronauts, … Read more

NASA and Boeing are delaying the landing of the Starliner astronaut until June 26 due to thrust problems

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The return to Earth of Boeing’s Starliner capsule will be delayed a few more days due to thruster problems and a planned spacewalk. NASA announced today (June 18) that Starliner will complete its first human mission to the International Space Station (ISS) no earlier than June 26, nearly three weeks after launch. The landing will … Read more

Shine on, Starliner! Aurora glows green as astronauts test spacecraft before returning to Earth on June 22 (image, video)

a cone-shaped spacecraft in front of a green aurora above the earth, which is in shadow

A new image and incredible time-lapse shows an aurora filling the view as Boeing Starliner astronauts performed a crucial in-flight test in space on Saturday (June 15). Starliner is currently located on the International Space Station (ISS), and the crew was testing the capsule’s thrusters because problems had delayed docking procedures; The first time problems … Read more

Shine on, Starliner! Aurora glows green as astronauts test spacecraft before returning to Earth on June 22 (image, video)

A new image and incredible time-lapse shows an aurora filling the view as Boeing Starliner astronauts performed a crucial in-flight test in space on Saturday (June 15). Starliner is currently located on the International Space Station (ISS), and the crew was testing the capsule’s thrusters because problems had delayed docking procedures; The first time problems … Read more

First ‘great lunar standstill’ in decades, matching the June solstice

By Matthew Phelan Senior science reporter for Dailymail.Com 6:51 PM June 17, 2024, updated 9:22 PM June 17, 2024 This year marks the first ‘great lunar standstill’ since 2006, when the moon’s path travels higher in the sky – to people on the ground it appears to be standing still. Also known as the ‘lunistice’, … Read more

What will be shown during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct? All leaks

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Adam StarkeyPublished June 17, 2024, 6:17 PM|Updated June 17, 2024, 6:18 PM Is it time for a party, Mario? (Nintendo) Nintendo will reveal the Switch lineup for the rest of 2024 in its next Direct, in what could be the final presentation dedicated to the console. With the Switch’s successor on the horizon, 2024 is … Read more

Property asking prices have remained flat in June, Rightmove says

The average property on the market now has an asking price of £375,110 The cheaper areas in the North experienced the greatest price growth Most buyers and sellers don’t let the elections affect their moving plans Property asking prices have fallen from their record highs this month, but only by £21, according to Rightmove. It … Read more

NYT ‘Strands’ #106 Hints, spangram and answers for Monday June 17th

Today’s NYT Strands hints and answers Credit: New York Times Looking for Sunday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here: ForbesNYT ‘Strands’ #105 Hints, spangram and answers for Sunday June 16By means of Erik Cain Well, Father’s Day has come and gone. I hope everyone had a great time, whether you’re a … Read more

Weekly Wash: The 5 Biggest Camera News Stories of the Week (June 16)

Adobe / Apple / Blackmagic / Pentax

With the weather unseasonably cool in Britain in June, Adobe has been busy this week, with photographers and videographers calling for a boycott of the company after a controversial update to its terms and conditions. Pentax has released two very well-known “new” waterproof cameras and leaked images of the upcoming new film camera have appeared … Read more

Witness the beautiful Strawberry Moon during the summer solstice in June

Witness the Stunning Strawberry Moon Alongside the Summer Solstice This June

Stargazers are in for a treat when the ‘strawberry moon’ graces the night sky in June 2024, coinciding with the arrival of the summer solstice. This celestial event will be particularly special because of the moon’s unique position in the sky and its cultural significance. Meaning of the Strawberry Moon The “strawberry moon” is the … Read more