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Friday, 9 August 2024 10:18

Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams left Earth for an eight day mission in June.

Two astronauts who are stuck on the international space station may not be able to return to Earth until next year.

NASA and Boeing have tried to bring the astronauts home three times on the Starliner capsule, but some NASA staff have concerns over its safety.

The US space agency is considering whether to send the two back on a craft belonging to SpaceX - Elon Musk's company.

The former Science, Climate Change, and Science Communicator in Laois, Dr. Niamh Shaw says there are a number of options open to NASA:

PHOTOS: Electric Picnic 2026

Amble, and Fontaines DC took to the main stage over the weekend.
Man Working At Electric Picnic Charged With Assault

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Offaly TD Welcomes WRC Pay Proposal for Training Centre Members

It follows a campaign from members of community training organisations, including in Tullamore,
Picnic Goers Asked To Return Home Safely

The Three day Laois Festival closed last night.
Enterprise Minister Identifies Energy As Biggest Driver Of Business Costs

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says supports for energy-intensive firms could be considered in the Budget.
Midlands LGBT Project Lots Of Conversations Still Need To Happen

The organisation provides a range of services across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Sun Shines At Electric Picnic

Jade gets the main stage underway at 6pm.
Folk Collective Group Bring First Tour To Midlands

The Céadaoin Collective, featuring Midlands members, bring their show to Moate this weekend.

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