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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.
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station celebrated the Year of the Horse by filming a zero-gravity music video that's capturing hearts worldwide. The crew turned their orbital home into a celebration of cultural tradition and spaceflight achievement.
Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two cosmonauts are heading home this weekend after spending eight months living and working 250 miles above Earth. Their safe return marks another successful mission proving humans can thrive in space for extended periods.
Three Chinese astronauts just safely returned to Earth after 210 days in space, setting a new national record despite having to swap spacecraft mid-mission. The crew adapted when space debris damaged their original ride home, proving that quick thinking and teamwork can overcome even orbital emergencies.
Four astronauts who flew farther from Earth than any humans in history will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on August 28. The Artemis II crew broke a 55-year-old distance record during their historic journey around the moon this April. #
After decades of friendship and four space missions each, Tom Akers and Joe Tanner were inducted together into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. The spacewalking duo who helped build and repair humanity's view of the universe finally share the same honor.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon just floated outside the International Space Station for his first-ever spacewalk, marking a major milestone in his space career. The historic moment shows how far human exploration has come, with astronauts now routinely working 250 miles above Earth.
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.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts safely returned to Earth after spending eight months aboard the International Space Station. The trio landed in Kazakhstan, completing a mission that covered 102 million miles across 3,856 orbits.
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.
After 27 years with NASA, astronaut Suni Williams has retired following an extraordinary career that included 608 days in space and record-breaking spacewalks. Her groundbreaking achievements have paved the way for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
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.
After 340 days in orbit, astronaut Scott Kelly found Earth's sensory experiences overwhelming—rain smelled too strong, furniture burned his skin, and driving felt like piloting a rover. Every astronaut who spends months in space returns to a planet their nervous system must relearn. #
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 astronaut Chris Williams, grandson of Panamanian immigrants, just completed an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, inspiring a nation anxious about its future. His journey from a kid in astronaut pajamas to floating through space proves America's best days are still ahead.
After orbiting Earth nearly 4,000 times and traveling 104 trillion miles in space, Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim is leaving NASA to continue serving his country as a naval aviator. The Navy SEAL turned Harvard-educated doctor turned astronaut represents what's possible when dedication meets purpose.
Three astronauts returned from an 18-day space mission with perfectly healthy joints, easing concerns about what microgravity does to the human body. Even better, researchers discovered a portable imaging tool that could revolutionize how doctors monitor astronaut health on future missions to the Moon and Mars.
Hong Kong police superintendent Lai Ka-ying just became the city's first astronaut, blasting off to space on China's Shenzhou-23 mission. Her historic journey marks a proud milestone for Hong Kong and inspires a new generation of dreamers.
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