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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:

Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach

11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation

It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.
Gardaí Renew Appeal After Hit And Run In Laois

A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
Fuel Prices Rise As Farmers Leave €65m Support Unclaimed

Smaller farmers say minimum thresholds prevent them from claiming certain fuel support schemes.
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council

She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
Charter Medical Group And Vhi Form Partnership To Ensure Timely Endoscopy Access

The procedures will be carried out at Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
Met Éireann Issues High Temperature Warning For 13 Counties

All of Leinster and Tipperary are included in the warning.
Cyclist In Her 80s Dies Following Bike And Truck Crash

The collision in Monasterevin yesterday morning.

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