ISS

NASA’s Crew-11 mission is returning to Earth earlier than planned due to an undisclosed medical situation involving a crew member. The astronaut’s condition is stable, but the medical emergency led to the postponement of a scheduled spacewalk and an adjusted return date from the International Space Station. This event emphasizes the challenges of long-duration spaceflight and the need for adaptable mission planning.

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) supports Findell Capital’s push for board changes at Oportun’s 2025 meeting, citing poor governance and underperformance. ISS recommends voting for Findell’s nominee, Warren Wilcox, and withholding votes from CEO Raul Vazquez, who is blamed for a 55% stock decline since the IPO. ISS highlights Oportun’s value-destructive strategic pivot, governance misalignments, and board independence concerns, advocating for Wilcox’s experienced oversight.

Elon Musk reversed his decision to retire SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft shortly after threatening to do so, following disagreements with former President Trump. The Dragon is crucial for NASA’s ISS missions and commercial space travel. The U-turn came after Musk received feedback. The Dragon spacecraft is integral to NASA’s operations, transporting crew and cargo to the ISS, a service critical until 2030.