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Astronauts traveling to the Moon kept seeing mysterious flashes of light in the dark, until scientists discovered they were actually seeing cosmic radiation passing through their heads. The phenomenon revealed what deep space radiation looks like from the inside of a human skull.
NASA's Artemis II crew just became the farthest humans from Earth in history, surpassing Apollo 13's 1970 record by over 4,000 miles. The four astronauts are testing critical systems that will help humanity return to the Moon.
Four astronauts just traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history, looping around the moon and gathering data that will help us return to the lunar surface by 2028. They're now racing home after a successful mission that included stunning science observations and a touching tribute to a fallen loved one.
More than 100 former NASA astronauts from across the political spectrum are uniting to protect American democracy through a new nonpartisan initiative. The group, led by veterans of space missions, aims to support leaders who prioritize constitutional values and evidence-based decision making.
The four astronauts heading to the moon this April will make history with more than just their journey. Unlike Apollo crews who used plastic bags in the open, they'll have an actual toilet with a door.
More than 100 retired NASA astronauts have formed a nonpartisan group to promote American constitutional principles and restore civil discourse. The coalition spans generations of space exploration, from Apollo missions to the International Space Station.
Four astronauts just traveled farther into space than any humans in history, completing NASA's Artemis II mission to the Moon and back. The crew broke Apollo 13's distance record, voyaging 252,756 miles from Earth while testing new spacecraft that will pave the way for future lunar exploration.
Four astronauts just traveled farther from Earth than any human in history, capturing stunning images during their journey around the Moon. Their groundbreaking mission is sparking the same wonder in today's kids that the Apollo program ignited 50 years ago.
For the first time since Apollo 13's famous mishap 56 years ago, NASA is launching a mission numbered 13. The four astronauts heading to space this September are celebrating the number with a mission patch honoring the 1970 crew.
Scientists finally cracked a 50-year puzzle about the moon's magnetic past using rocks brought back by Apollo astronauts. The answer? Both theories were right.
Four astronauts are making history on NASA's Artemis II moon mission with a menu that includes 189 food choices, warm meals, and plenty of coffee. This time around, space dining comes with serious upgrades from the Apollo era.
When Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa brought tree seeds to the moon and back, scientists wondered if space travel would change them. The answer surprised everyone and created a living legacy you can still visit today.
Four astronauts just became the fastest humans alive after their journey around the Moon, and now they have the exclusive patch to prove it. NASA's Artemis II crew reached a blazing Mach 39 during reentry, earning a modern twist on a 40-year astronaut tradition.
NASA astronaut Victor Glover is set to make history as the first person of color to travel around the moon when Artemis II launches April 1. Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate in 1963, says he's "really proud" to see this barrier finally broken.
The European Space Agency is chartering its own SpaceX Crew Dragon to send four astronauts to the International Space Station before the orbiting lab retires in 2030. The mission gives Europe's newest astronaut class a shot at spaceflight experience while there's still time.
Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth after spending 210 days aboard the China Space Station, marking the longest single mission by Chinese astronauts. Their journey home made history for another reason: they returned on a different spacecraft than the one they launched on.
Four astronauts spent ten days orbiting the Moon in a capsule smaller than most bedrooms, staying healthy with a 30-pound machine that replaces an entire gym. The ingenious device prevents the muscle loss and bone weakening that astronauts face in space.
NASA is launching four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon as early as this week, marking America's most ambitious space mission in over 50 years. The crew will live in a capsule the size of a small bathroom, testing everything needed for future lunar landings. ---
Four astronauts landed at Kennedy Space Center this week, preparing to become the first humans to fly to the moon since 1972. Their historic Artemis 2 mission launches as soon as April 1, marking humanity's return to lunar exploration. #
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Four astronauts will test crucial moon landing procedures in Earth's orbit during the 2027 Artemis 3 mission. The two-week practice run will pave the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface in 2028.
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