Astronauts To Get A New Ride Home | August 26, 2024

Summary

This week on CNN 10, we cover the devastating floods in Bangladesh affecting millions, with emergency crews working tirelessly to rescue stranded residents. Meanwhile, astronauts Sunni Williams and Butch Wilmore face an extended stay on the International Space Station due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner. In India, a village seeks divine intervention for Williams' safe return. Additionally, we explore the new drone delivery service on the Great Wall of China and revisit the spirit animals of Olympic athletes in Paris.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Bangladesh is experiencing severe flooding that has affected millions, with homes, businesses, and farmlands submerged.
• 🚨 Emergency crews and military personnel are working tirelessly to evacuate and rescue those stranded in the floods.
• 🏠 Temporary shelters have been set up in government buildings and schools to accommodate those displaced by the floods.
• 😢 The floods have resulted in the loss of dozens of lives, causing significant distress among the affected population.
• 🤔 There is controversy over the cause of the floods, with some in Bangladesh blaming India for the release of water from a dam.
• 🚀 Astronauts Sunni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stranded on the International Space Station due to technical issues with their spacecraft.
• 🛰️ NASA is working with Boeing to resolve the spacecraft's issues and ensure a safe return for the astronauts.
• 🌏 A village in India, with a personal connection to astronaut Sunny Williams, is praying for her safe return.
• 🏰 The Great Wall of China is recognized as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and is a significant tourist attraction.
• 🍔 Drones are now being used to deliver food to tourists hiking on the Great Wall, enhancing the visitor experience.
• 🏅 The Olympic spirit was celebrated with athletes sharing their stories and experiences from the Paris Olympics.

Q & A

What is the current situation in Bangladesh due to the floods?

Bangladesh is experiencing severe flooding, with waters rising to chest-high levels, affecting millions in the northeastern part of the country. Homes, businesses, and farmland are submerged, and emergency crews are working to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people.

How are the authorities and volunteers responding to the floods in Bangladesh?

Army and Navy personnel, along with volunteers, are using boats to navigate flooded areas, rescuing stranded residents and bringing them to shelters in government buildings and schools.

What is the death toll due to the floods in Bangladesh?

The script does not provide an exact number, but it does mention that dozens of people have lost their lives due to the floods.

Why are some in Bangladesh blaming India for the floods?

Bangladesh has many river deltas from rivers that flow through it from India. There are claims that the release of water from a dam across the border in India has contributed to the flooding.

What is the Indian government's response to the allegations regarding the dam?

Indian officials have denied that the flooding was due to the forced opening of the dam, stating that any water release was automatic due to high water levels from heavy rains, and they acknowledged a power outage near the dam that led to communication issues.

What is the forecast for the weather in the affected region?

Forecasts are calling for 2 to 6 inches of rain over the next three days, indicating that the wet weather is expected to continue.

What is the situation with astronauts Sunni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the International Space Station?

They are stranded on the ISS due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that was supposed to bring them back to Earth. They have been there for nearly three months, much longer than their intended stay.

What is NASA's plan to bring the astronauts back to Earth?

NASA has decided that Williams and Wilmore will return with the crew of SpaceX's Crew Dragon mission in February, while the Starliner will return uncrewed.

How has the delay in the return of the astronauts affected their mission?

The astronauts have been able to contribute significantly to the mission by participating in experiments and assisting with critical station maintenance during their extended stay.

What is the significance of the Great Wall of China in the context of the script?

The Great Wall of China is mentioned as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and is highlighted for its drone delivery service for tourists, which can bring food, medicine, and heat relief items.

What was the focus of the Olympic series segment in the script?

The Olympic series segment focused on the spirit animals of athletes, their experiences during the Paris Olympics, and the challenges they faced, such as missing home comforts and dealing with pre-competition nerves.

Outlines

00:00

🌊 Bangladesh Flood Crisis

The script opens with a report on the devastating floods in Bangladesh, affecting millions in the northeastern region. Heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, submerging homes, businesses, and farmlands. Emergency services, along with army and navy personnel, are working tirelessly to evacuate and rescue those stranded. The death toll is rising, and there's a blame game with neighboring India, as some in Bangladesh suspect the release of water from a dam across the border contributed to the disaster. Indian officials deny this claim, attributing any water release to automatic processes due to high water levels from the rains. Despite Bangladesh's advanced early warning system for floods, there was no warning for this event. The script also includes a field report from Fenny, where the impact of the floods is palpable, with people's homes and livelihoods severely affected.

05:03

🚀 Astronauts' Extended Stay in Space

The script discusses the unexpected extended mission of astronauts Sunni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally launched in June on a Boeing Starliner spacecraft, they faced technical issues, specifically helium leaks in the thrusters, which postponed their return. NASA, in collaboration with Boeing, has devised a plan to bring the astronauts home safely. The astronauts are now scheduled to return with the SpaceX Crew-9 mission in February, while the Starliner will return uncrewed. This decision reflects NASA's commitment to safety, a value underscored by past space shuttle tragedies. Williams and Wilmore, both experienced space station veterans, have been contributing significantly to the ISS mission, participating in experiments and station maintenance. Their families are managing the delay with regular communication, and a village in India, with a personal connection to Williams, is eagerly awaiting her return.

Keywords

💡Floods

Floods are a natural disaster characterized by an overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry. In the context of the video, floods in Bangladesh have caused significant impact, affecting millions of people, submerging homes, businesses, and farmland. The video describes the urgent response of emergency crews and the military in rescuing and evacuating those affected, illustrating the severity and humanitarian aspects of such an event.

💡Torrential rains

Torrential rains refer to extremely heavy rainfall occurring over a short period. The video script mentions torrential rains as the cause of the devastating floods in Bangladesh, highlighting the meteorological phenomenon's role in triggering natural disasters and its impact on communities.

💡Emergency crews

Emergency crews are teams of trained professionals who respond to emergencies, such as natural disasters, accidents, or medical crises. In the video, emergency crews are depicted as scrambling to evacuate and rescue people from flooded areas, showcasing their critical role in disaster response and relief efforts.

💡Bangladesh Deltas

The term 'Bangladesh Deltas' refers to the low-lying landforms created by the deposition of sediment carried by rivers as the flow distributes into a larger area. The script mentions that Bangladesh has many deltas, which makes the region particularly susceptible to flooding, especially when rivers from neighboring India overflow due to heavy rains.

💡Protests

Protests are public demonstrations where people express objection or support for a cause. The video script alludes to students in Bangladesh protesting the release of water from a dam in India, indicating the political and social tensions that can arise from environmental management and transboundary water issues.

💡International Space Station (ISS)

The International Space Station (ISS) is a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit. It serves as a research laboratory and living space for astronauts. The video discusses astronauts Sunni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the ISS, whose mission duration was extended due to technical issues with their spacecraft, emphasizing the challenges and uncertainties of space travel.

💡Boeing Starliner

The Boeing Starliner is a spacecraft developed by Boeing for NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The video script mentions technical issues with the Starliner's thrusters that led to a delay in the return of astronauts to Earth, underscoring the importance of reliability and safety in space missions.

💡NASA

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. The video discusses NASA's decision-making process regarding the return of astronauts from the ISS, highlighting the agency's commitment to safety and its role in coordinating space missions.

💡Drone delivery

Drone delivery refers to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to transport goods. The video mentions drone delivery services on the Great Wall of China, where drones bring food and relief items to tourists, showcasing the innovative applications of technology in enhancing visitor experiences and services.

💡Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China. The video script references the Great Wall as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and as a location where drone deliveries are being used, connecting the ancient historical significance with modern technological advancements.

💡Olympic Games

The Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event taking place every four years and comprising summer and winter games. The video script highlights the Olympic spirit and the dedication of athletes, such as those participating in the Parisian Olympics, emphasizing the global celebration of sportsmanship, athleticism, and cultural exchange.

Highlights

Unbelievable scenes from Bangladesh where flood waters have been chest-high, impacting millions.

Emergency crews are scrambling to evacuate hundreds of thousands from flooded communities.

Army and Navy personnel use boats to navigate flooded towns and cities, bringing people to shelters.

Dozens of people have lost their lives due to the floods.

Bangladeshis are blaming neighboring India for the floods, citing the release of water from a dam.

Indian officials deny the flooding was due to dam operations, citing heavy rains as the cause.

Forecasts call for 2 to 6 inches of rain over the next 3 days, exacerbating the situation.

Astronauts Sunni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stranded on the ISS due to technical issues with Boeing Starliner.

NASA is working with Boeing to address helium leaks in the spacecraft's thrusters.

Villagers in India, where Williams' father was from, are praying for her safe return.

NASA plans to return Williams and Wilmore with crew nine next February, with Starliner returning uncrewed.

Boeing faces a setback as NASA opts for SpaceX to return the crew, highlighting the competition in space travel.

Tourists on the Great Wall of China can now get food delivered by drone.

Drones also deliver medicine and heat relief items, enhancing visitor experience.

Olympic athletes share their spirit animals and personal anecdotes, adding a human touch to the games.

Athletes discuss the challenges of adapting to life at the Olympics, including missing home comforts like iced coffee.

Breaking competition makes its Olympic debut, showcasing the diversity of sports at the games.

Athletes share their pre-competition nerves and the unexpected challenges they face, like incorrect drop-offs by Uber drivers.

A shout out to Paduka Middle School in Kentucky, highlighting the educational aspect of the program.

Transcripts

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hello and welcome hope you had an

awesome weekend I'm KY wire grateful to

be here with you for another awesome

week of CNN 10 we've got a solid 10

minutes of news for you to start off

your week we do go first though to

unbelievable scenes out of Bangladesh

where flood waters have been chin High

impacting millions of people in the

northeastern part of the country homes

businesses and farmland are underwater

after torrential rains hit the region

emergency crews are scrambling to

evacuate hundreds of thousands of people

from flooded communities and rescue

residents stranded on rooftops Army and

Navy personnel with the help of

volunteers are using boats to navigate

flooded towns and cities bringing people

to government buildings and schools that

have been converted into shelters sadly

dozens of people have lost their lives

now many in Bangladesh are pointing

blame at neighboring India where some

areas are also flooded Bangladesh has

many Deltas from rivers that flow

through it from India and toward the sea

students in Bangladesh have recently

been protesting the release of water

from a dam just across the border Indian

officials denied that the flooding was

due to the forced opening of that Dam

saying that any release of water was

automatic because of high water levels

caused by the heavy rains but they did

acknowledge that there was a power

outage near the dam that led to

communication issues more wet weather is

still to come across the region with

forecasts calling for 2 to 6 in of rain

over the next 3 days we are in fenny the

epicenter of the floods here in

Bangladesh we've boarded a boat uh which

is attempting to get to areas that uh

are

completely cut

off here we have the

Army and they've obviously rescued we're

from

CNN they've rescued these families these

women and children are aboard the

boat there is such an acute shortage of

boats on the way up on the highway it

was truck after truck carrying boats as

far as the bangladeshis are concerned

they are they are livid they are Furious

their homes have been flooded their

livelihoods their their shops everything

is underwater and Bangladesh is no

stranger to floods it in fact has one of

the the best early Warning Systems in

South Asia but there was no warning in

this case all right next up many of us

know how frustrating it can be when our

flight at an airport is delayed but

imagine not being able to catch your

flight for eight months that's what's

happening for two astronauts Sunni

Williams and Butch Wilmore currently

aboard the International Space Station

they had technical issues on the Boeing

Starliner spacecraft that launched them

into space back in June NASA has been

working with Boeing on solutions to the

helium leaks in the spacecrafts Thruster

and now has a plan to get them home in

the safest way

possible a village in India is seeking

some help from above to bring us

astronaut Sunny Williams back to Earth

Williams father was from the village so

locals feel a special kinship to her and

are praying for her safe return after an

Extended Stay in

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space but NASA has finally given a more

downto Earth solution to just how and

when Williams and fellow Boeing

Starliner astronaut Butch Wilmore will

return to Earth after spending nearly 3

months aboard the International Space

Station on a mission that was only

supposed to last a little more than a

week NASA has decided that Butch and

sunny will return with crew nine next

February and that Starliner will return

uncrewed going it was Star liner's first

time carrying astronauts to the

ISS but technical issues with thrust ERS

made NASA reconsider the ride home

opting instead to return the crew on a

SpaceX spacecraft that sheduled For an

upcoming Mission it's a setback for

Boeing which has struggled to keep up

with SpaceX in NASA's commercial crew

program but Nelson says hard lessons

from the past including the losses of

two space shuttles weighed heavily on

the decision our core value is safety

and it is are North Star FAL SPX NASA

says it's reconfiguring the upcoming

SpaceX crew 9 mission to send only two

crew members to the ISS instead of four

Williams and Wilmore are both Veterans

of two long duration stays on the space

station and NASA says they're not only

prepared to fill out the crew n team but

they're already hard at work since

they've been up there they've been a

welcome set of Helping Hands they've

already done about a 100 hours of work

42 different experiments and they've

helped us with some of the critical

station maintenance that we've had on

board Wilm Mo's family said that they

were aware there could be a delay which

means more months of FaceTiming to keep

in touch all right it is so cool he

gives us a lot of Earth views I

especially like um seeing the sunset and

there'll be plenty more of those in

space for Williams and Wilmore which at

least in NASA's view is a safer

option Pop Quiz Hot Shot which of these

is listed as one of the new Seven

Wonders of the World Great Pyramid of

Giza Hanging Gardens of Babylon Light

House of Alexandria or Great Wall of

China not to be confused with the Seven

Wonders of the Ancient World The Great

Wall of China is the only one to appear

on the list of new world wonders built

over two Millennia is considered to be

one of the largest building construction

projects in the

world tourists hiking on the Great Wall

of China can now get food delivered from

the

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air the drones can also deliver medicine

and heat relief items to tourists in

China's sweltering

Summers the drone delivery fee is 4 un

or 56 with customers placing orders via

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app all right we've been getting a lot

of love for olympion series last week we

spent some time with us athletes making

the Summer Olympics shine but there was

so much Excellence on and off the track

field court or pool that we're wrapping

up all of our favorite moments and

personalities that made us smile here

are some of our highlights from

Paris what would you say your spirit

anim was or your spirit character that

switch that flips uh when you have to go

out there and dominate and that thing

has allowed you to win 11 Olympic medals

okay so I think mine would actually be a

honey badger like honey badger in the

gym sloth outside oh

I've always wanted to be Superman can I

get the special can you like at like

you're nighing me right now oh my God

tell them how blind I

am it's not that bad right it isad but

you told me I don't need to see exactly

feel it just feel I just feel are there

any sort of uh Foods or things that you

miss from home that it's difficult to

get here oh that's difficult to get here

I think iced coffee iced coffee yes very

interesting because uh producing we have

an ice coffee or a frappuccino something

orever no

wayes we got a little macaron is type of

dessert for you and we want to wish you

a very happy birthday at these Parisian

Olympics today's the opening day of

breaking the breaking competition oh

yeah come on what you got give us the oh

oh

oh you're out there on the sports

biggest stage any sort of nervousness or

anxiety creeping in um definitely before

yeah but uh I think all of my

nervousness and anxiety came from the

Uber driver not dropping me off in the

right spot what I know right before the

competition I wanted to go to the

Olympic Village to take the bus and the

Uber driver was going all around Paris

not to the Olympic Village and so I

think all play nervousness came out then

well this right here is one of the most

powerful right arms on the planet and I

just want to do a little um uh arm

wrestling ready or Mark set no never

mind never mind I like my

arm

cut all right it's about time for us to

cut here too our shout out today goes to

Paduka Middle School home of the

tornadoes in Paduka Kentucky let's go

it's awesome to be kicking off another

week of learning with you let's have a

fantastic week as Theodore Roosevelt

once said believe you can and you're

halfway there I'm KY wire and I'll see

you right back here tomorrow on CNN 10