#safety

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Feb 20, 20263 min read

Six skiers rescued by iPhone satellite feature after avalanche near Lake Tahoe

An avalanche killed 8 skiers at Lake Tahoe; 6 survivors were rescued using iPhone's Emergency SOS via satellite. This feature connects to emergency services without cellular service. It's free on iPhone 14 and later in many countries.

#avalanche#emergency rescue#iphone

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA reclassifies Boeing Starliner astronaut flight as serious Type A mishap

Boeing's Starliner test flight was reclassified as a serious "Type A mishap" after thruster failures nearly caused disaster. The crew's ISS stay was extended to nine months.

#spaceflight#boeing#nasa

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA contractor says Boeing's Starliner is unsafe for crew return

NASA critic Boeing's Starliner as unsafe to return astronauts from the ISS.

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Feb 20, 20263 min read

Avalanche deaths spike in Alps and California, killing at least 95 this season

Avalanches in the Alps and California highlight increased risks. Factors include climate change causing intense snow after droughts, weak snowpack layers, and more skiers going off-piste. Safety gear and local advice are crucial.

#avalanches#safety#skiing

Feb 20, 20264 min read

NASA classifies Starliner flight as serious "Type A" mishap

NASA declared Boeing's 2024 Starliner crewed flight a serious "Type A" mishap, citing major technical failures and flawed decision-making that risked astronaut safety. The crew returned on a SpaceX Dragon.

#nasa#boeing#starliner

Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA blames Boeing leadership failures for Starliner mishap

NASA's investigation into the 2024 Boeing Starliner mission found leadership and oversight failures, not just technical issues, led to the mishap. NASA admits it was too hands-off, trusting Boeing too much. The astronauts returned safely, but NASA vows to correct its mistakes.

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