Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were strapped into their “lifeboat vehicles” and prepared for an emergency evacuation after a defunct Russian satellite broke into hundreds of pieces. That also applied to Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which officials said could have reached Earth if debris had crashed into the ISS. “We used Starliner for that … Read more
In a historic moment that marks the end of an era, GB Railfreight has delivered what is likely its final load of coal to Uniper’s Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in preparation for its closure on September 30. The 1,650-ton delivery, expected to be the last in the station’s history, will carry enough coal to generate electricity … Read more
The spacecraft has experienced numerous leaks and technical problems. NASA says it is using the extra time to evaluate whether it can safely return. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Earlier this month, two astronauts traveled to the International Space Station aboard a brand new Boeing spacecraft. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Five, four, three, two, one, … Read more
Trains between the Midlands and Manchester were affected by a signal fault Are YOU stuck at Euston? Email fran.wolfisz@dailymail.co.uk Commuters have warned of ‘complete chaos’ and ‘a dangerous crush’ at Euston Station as peak-hour passengers are stuck on trains with ‘broken air conditioning’ after a signal failure. The situation has been made worse by a … Read more
Sierra Space An inflatable space station? It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Colorado-based Sierra Space plans to replace the International Space Station (ISS) once it retires at the end of this decade with a series of inflatable living spaces where scientists, artists and others can live and work for weeks at a time. For … Read more
The Starliner spacecraft from NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test is pictured docked in the forward port of the Harmony module as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles (423 kilometers) above the Mediterranean Sea. Credit: NASA Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is stuck in the space station for the time being NASA and Boeing have adjusted the … Read more
To find out what rail upgrades Transport for London (TfL) has recently carried out, you can compile a summary from the latest reports from the Programs and Investment Committees. The reports will be discussed at their meeting on Wednesday 26 June, but here is a summary of recent rail upgrades within TfL. This report covers … Read more
Travel to London Euston was hit by delays during rush hour (Picture: Belinda Jiao/Getty) Passengers were hit by rush hour travel chaos after a train line to London Euston was closed following a chemical spill. Trains to London Euston have been canceled or delayed at peak times today due to a chemical spill near Crewe. … Read more
Keswick has added its rail journey planners so visitors can travel seamlessly to the Lakes by train and bus this summer. Avanti West Coast and Stagecoach launch integrated train and bus ticket in Cumbria Visitors can travel seamlessly by train and bus with one ticket for the entire journey to Keswick Initiative supports Cumbria Tourism’s … Read more
There were problems with the propulsion system, but Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and the two NASA astronauts it was carrying successfully docked with the International Space Station on Thursday afternoon. The docking, at 1:34 PM Eastern Time, was over an hour later than scheduled, after troubleshooting several faulty thrusters. “The team handled the pop quiz very … Read more