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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.
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.
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.
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.
Three astronauts just docked at China's Tiangong space station, including the first crew member from Hong Kong to reach orbit. One astronaut will stay in space for a full year, and Pakistan will send its first visitor to the station later in 2025.
A California school district tackled falling math scores by uniting teachers around shared grading systems and weekly check-ins. The achievement gap between sixth and seventh grade is now closing.
Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, is set to launch aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft tonight at 11:08 pm Beijing time. After more than a year of rigorous training in Beijing, the Hong Kong-born payload specialist will join her crew in writing a new chapter for the region's space exploration.
Former astronaut Daniel Tani spent over 130 days orbiting Earth and says the discomfort of spacewalks is nothing compared to the view. His memories remind us why humanity's peaceful cooperation in space matters more than ever.
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