Space Force Expands Missile-Defense Network, Astronauts Stuck on ISS, NEOWISE Mission Ends, Starship’s 5th Test Flight

The U.S. Space Force expands its missile-defense satellite network. NASA faces a critical decision on bringing back astronauts from the International Space Station. NASA shuts down the NEOWISE asteroid hunter after 15 years. SpaceX prepares for the 5th test flight of its Starship megarocket.

Sources:
https://spacenews.com/space-force-to-expand-missile-defense-satellite-network-in-medium-earth-orbit/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-10/could-two-nasa-astronauts-be-stuck-in-space-until-2025/104208144
https://www.space.com/nasa-shuts-down-neowise-asteroid-hunting-spacecraft
https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-ready-fifth-test-flight

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Space Force to expand missile-defense satellite network in medium Earth orbit
(00:04:01) Two US astronauts could remain stuck on the International Space Station until next year, NASA admits
(00:07:08) NASA shuts down NEOWISE asteroid hunter after almost 15 years in space
(00:10:18) Starship is ready for its 5th test flight, SpaceX says (photos)