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Yemen’s coast guard says the M/T Eureka oil tanker was hijacked off Shabwa province by unidentified armed men, who seized control and steered it toward the Gulf of Aden in the direction of Somali waters; authorities are tracking the vessel and taking steps to recover it and safeguard its crew.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission, aiming to return humans to the moon, could launch as early as February 5, 2024, with a crewed flight around the moon using the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket, pending safety and operational checks, marking a historic step in lunar exploration.
Russian space officials have acknowledged a continuing air leak from the Russian segment of the International Space Station, emphasizing that it poses no danger to the crew or the station itself. The crew has been working to locate and fix possible spots of the leak, with specialists monitoring the situation. This comes as the space outpost ages, requiring more time for repairs and maintenance, and follows previous reports of leaks in the Zvezda module and a potentially leaky spot in another part of the Russian section. Despite these issues, both Roscosmos and Nasa have stated that the leaks do not pose a threat to the crew or affect operations on the station.
The crew aboard the International Space Station is safe despite a confirmed air leak from the Russian segment, with specialists monitoring the situation while the crew works to locate and fix the leak. Although it's unclear when the leak will be fixed, both Roscosmos and NASA have stated that there is no immediate threat to the crew or the station itself. This is not the first time leaks have been reported, but they have not impacted operations or crew safety.
Crew members working for CMA CGM have expressed significant concerns about the company's safety policies and compensation practices regarding Red Sea transits, particularly in light of heightened security risks due to recent attacks by Houthi rebels. They are calling for a reassessment of routes, enhanced safety measures, improved compensation packages, and a transparent communication channel for employees to voice their concerns. Meanwhile, industry commentators and surveys highlight the growing impact of security threats on seafarer welfare, and the European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks.
NASA announces updates to the Artemis campaign, targeting September 2025 for Artemis II and September 2026 for Artemis III, with a focus on crew safety and resolving technical challenges. The agency is adjusting schedules to allow for additional development time and incorporating lessons learned from previous missions. NASA emphasizes the importance of all partners delivering on time to maximize mission objectives and ensure the success of its Moon to Mars exploration goals.
New videos released by NBC News show Alec Baldwin firing prop guns and advising crew members on firearm safety on the set of "Rust" prior to the fatal shooting incident. The videos were recorded days before a gun being held by Baldwin fired a live round, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Special prosecutors received dozens of videos from the set, and Baldwin could face involuntary manslaughter charges, with a potential prison sentence of up to 18 months if convicted. Baldwin maintains his innocence, stating that he was told the gun was not loaded and did not pull the trigger. The assistant director and the production's armorer are also facing charges in connection to the incident.
Liquid coolant has leaked from the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS), specifically from the external radiator circuit, according to Russia's space agency Roscosmos. However, the crew on board the ISS is not in any danger. This incident follows a recent mission where two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut spent a year on the ISS due to a Soyuz leak caused by a small meteor impact. The leak poses no threat to the crew's safety, and the ISS remains a rare venue for cooperation between the US and Russia amidst tensions over the conflict in Ukraine.