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Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Encounters Engine Issue En Route to ISS

Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo ship experienced two premature engine shutdowns during its approach to the International Space Station, causing a delay in its scheduled rendezvous while engineers work on an alternative plan. The spacecraft, launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9, was carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies, but the issue has not yet been resolved.

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Pilot Error Likely Cause of Jeju Air Crash, Say Investigators

Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Daily Beast

Investigators suggest that pilots of Jeju Air Flight 2216 may have made a critical error by shutting down the wrong engine after a bird strike, potentially causing the aircraft to lose power and crash, though further evidence is needed to confirm the exact cause.

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