NASA's Boeing Starliner mission, initially launched in June, has recently faced significant delays affecting astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. An update from NASA in late August revealed concerns about the health of the astronauts onboard, specifically citing Wilmore's 'gaunt' appearance as a key factor, prompting further assessments and delaying their mission timeline.

Originally intended to host Wilmore and Williams for their space expedition, the Starliner capsule is now planned to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) without any crew members. The decision reflects NASA's precautious approach following health evaluations and underscores ongoing issues with the spacecraft's mission schedule.

Meanwhile, unrelated scientific inquiries have captured media attention, including studies on vampire bats and their energy outputs, demonstrating the diversity of research happening alongside space exploration. Despite the setbacks faced by Boeing's Starliner mission and its crew, progress continues in various fields of innovation, evidenced by upcoming events such as the Startup & Idea Fest scheduled for Kartik 29-30, which aims to highlight over 100 startups and technological advancements.