Recent Highlights in Space and Health: NASA Crew Changes and Women's Cardio Risks

This summary highlights recent developments in science news. NASA is replacing two crewmembers for an upcoming SpaceX mission. SpaceX's Falcon 9 may resume flights despite an ongoing investigation. A new study suggests evaluating women's heart disease risks in their 30s rather than after menopause.

NASA announced changes to Crew-9's lineup to align with the current astronauts aboard the ISS. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will replace Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson on the SpaceX mission, due to the latter's arrival on Boeing's faulty Starliner capsule.

The SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle is poised to resume flight operations amid an ongoing FAA investigation into a Starlink mission anomaly. The FAA has approved the resumption, provided all licensing requirements are met.

A recent study revealed that women's heart disease risks can be assessed via blood tests in their 30s, potentially shifting preventative measures earlier than the current practice of post-menopausal evaluation. These findings were presented at the European Society of Cardiology's annual meeting in London.

(With inputs from agencies.)