Two Astronauts Stuck In Space

Space has long been an object of fascination and wonder for humanity. The mysteries and infinite possibilities of the cosmos have driven us to explore beyond our world. NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has been at the forefront of space exploration, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in space technology. Established in 1958, NASA has played a pivotal role in numerous historic milestones, including the Apollo moon landing missions, the development of the Space Shuttle program, and the deployment of space telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope.

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These achievements have not only expanded our understanding of the universe but have also inspired generations of scientists, engineers, and dreamers. NASA continues to push the boundaries of exploration with projects like the Mars rovers, which have uncovered compelling evidence of the Red Planet’s past habitability, and the James Webb Space Telescope, poised to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. Moreover, NASA’s ongoing research in areas such as climate change, Earth observation, and aeronautics has had far-reaching impacts on various fields of science and technology.

But despite everything being advanced, human errors still happen.

Two astronauts ‘stranded’ in space

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Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams are two NASA astronauts who are currently experiencing difficulties returning home.

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“It feels like coming back home. It feels good to float around. It feels good to be in space and work with the ISS team. So yeah, it’s great to be up here,” one of the astronauts said.

Apparently, the two astronauts will be stuck in space for 200 days longer than they were supposed to. This is due to problems with a capsule that has experienced multiple helium leaks and thrusters going silent.

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“Sad. Hope they make it back safely in the end. Can’t imagine how difficult it’s going to be for them,” one fan said of the situation.