Tag: mission planning
-
NASA Cuts Short ISS Mission After Astronaut Medical Issue
NASA Announces Unexpected End to ISS Mission NASA said on Thursday that a four-person crew aboard the International Space Station will return to Earth earlier than planned after one of the astronauts faced a medical issue. The decision comes after a period of careful assessment by mission control and medical professionals who concluded that an…
-
What Happens If an Astronaut Dies in Space? A Practical Guide
Overview: The Reality Behind Space Fatalities Spaceflight remains one of humanity’s most hazardous endeavours. Over six decades, 20 people have perished in space-related incidents, underscoring the stark risks of exploration beyond Earth. While the prospect of a death in space is rare, mission planners and astronauts train for it—alongside countless other contingencies—so that safety, dignity,…