NASA considers SpaceX Dragon for rescuing stranded ISS crew

Plus: Researchers could observe the middle corona of the sun in a world first. Dec 31, 2022 [Blueprint]( Two weeks ago, a coolant leak was discovered in Russia’s Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft, which is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). One NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts on board are not harmed but are stranded. NASA and Roscosmos are primarily focused on detecting the source of the leak and monitoring the status of MS-22, which is also intended to serve as a lifeboat for the crew in case of an emergency on the station. As a backup plan, NASA is reportedly in talks with SpaceX about the possibility of using its Crew Dragon spacecraft for the return of the crew. Before having a closer look at this crisis, let it all hang out and watch our [video of the day](. Good morning. I’m Mert, an Editor at IE. And we wish you a happy new year! This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard about the 17-year-old who’s motor design could change the face of electric vehicle manufacturing. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Watch World's Fastest Vehicles Being Compared in Horsepower]( [World's Fastest Vehicles]( From Toyota Corolla to Saturn V Rocket, let's compare some of the world's best vehicles. [Must Read]MUST READ [SpaceX may have to come to the rescue of the stranded ISS crew if the Russian plan fails]( NASA and SpaceX are [reportedly discussing]( the possibility of sending a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) to bring back three astronauts who don't have a way to get home. The crew is stranded after a severe leak was detected in the Russian-built Soyuz capsule two weeks ago. Roscosmos, Russia's equivalent of NASA, is attempting to figure out how to return the three crew members to Earth by March, when they are scheduled to leave. They are also trying to figure out what caused the damage and how bad it is. The Soyuz might still be used to return the trio home if safety inspections are successful. However, NASA might intervene if Roscosmos' options are inadequate. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [SCIENCE]SCIENCE [Researchers could observe the middle corona of the sun in a world first.]( Researchers from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), NASA, and Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) have discovered [web-like plasma]( structures in the Sun's middle corona. The team detailed their ground-breaking new observation technique in the study, which involves taking ultraviolet (UV) images of the middle corona. The results bring us closer to solving a fundamental mystery about solar wind's origins and its connections with other solar system bodies. 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Founders and CEOs of the world's biggest technology companies have together seen [more than $400 billion]( being wiped off from their fortunes in 2022. The pandemic years saw a major bull run by technology stocks as investors pumped more money into companies that looked poised to survive the economic backlash of COVID-19. However, the dream run that continued well into 2022 started to falter as inflation reached 40-year highs and the U.S. Federal Bank decided to step in. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [MAIL & MUSINGS]MAIL & MUSINGS NASA is in talks with SpaceX for the rescue of the stranded ISS crew. Do you think SpaceX will get involved? [If needed, yes]( [No, NASA and Russia will handle it]( [Hopefully]( [I don’t know]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Following the news that scientists may have found the source of all complex life forms, we asked what you think scientists will use these new cell findings for. A majority of you (57 percent) said for cell biological process research. 57% Cell biological process research 29% A range of biochemical studies 11% Something else entirely 3% Cultivating Asgard archaea [QUOTE OF THE DAY]QUOTE OF THE DAY "We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run." Roy Amara, American futurologist. [THINGS WE LOVE]THINGS WE LOVE [THINGS WE LOVE]THINGS WE LOVE [image]( [Friendship Lamp]( [image]( [3D Marble Run Model Kit]( [image]( [Apparix Faux Earmuffs]( [image]( [Neon OutShine Lights]( [AND ANOTHER THING]AND ANOTHER THING - CES 2023: [LG's 240Hz new display]( has only 0.03ms reaction time. - Something strange happens to the temperature around [freshly formed bubbles](. (ScienceAlert) - [No more Lithium]( 4 ways renewable energy could be stored in the future. [premium] - [Disguising solar panels]( as ancient Roman tiles in Pompeii. (TechXplore) - Phantom Space: A new rocket startup says it can [launch at half the cost]( of SpaceX. [premium] - If aliens contact humanity, who decides [what we do next]( (The Guardian) - Researchers develop [bioengineered cornea]( that can restore sight to the blind and visually impaired. [premium] Prepared by Mert Erdemir Enjoy Reading? Forward this email to a friend. Was this email forwarded to you? [Join Free!]( [About Us]( [Advertise]( [Contact Us]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( [Instagram]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to our newsletter. Manage you e-mail preferences or unsubscribe [here](. © Copyright 2022 | The Blueprint is by Interesting Engineering, Inc. 205 Hudson St New York, NY, 10013, USA [Interesting Engineering]