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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:

Counselling Services Set To Expand In DEIS Primary Schools

This follows the success of a pilot programme across multiple counties.
Primary School Councilling Sessions Likely To Be Rolled Out In Deis Schools

Laois students were included in the successful pilot programme.
Urgent Call For Progress On Proposed 20-Bed Midlands Hospice In Offaly

A recent vote saw all but one Offaly councillor back the project’s progression.
Laois Village Aiming For Major Parish Hall Redevelopment

Locals are setting up an limited company to oversee any works at Clonaslee's Parochial Hall.
Midlands MEP Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Women From Domestic Violence

Women’s Aid’s Femicide Watch raises awareness of the dangers women face.
Youth Mental Health Referrals Rise By 54% In Laois And Offaly

Referrals were by just under 40% in the first half of this year nationally.
Midlands Senator Calls For More Support For Families Facing Drug Debt Intimidation

Joe Flaherty made the call yesterday in the Seanad.
Laois GAA Club Relying On State Funding And Community Support For New Clubhouse

Clonaslee St Manman's are looking to improve their club ground facilities.

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