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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed Argentina's snow-capped Andes Mountains and turquoise Lake Argentino from 269 miles above Earth. The stunning image showcases both artistic beauty and the important role photography plays in space exploration.
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.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured stunning aurora photos from a SpaceX Dragon capsule while safely sheltering during a space station repair. Even during an unexpected safety pause, science and wonder continued 250 miles above Earth.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a stunning view from 261 miles above Earth, showing city lights streaking below while distant stars create circular trails. The image showcases spacecraft from multiple nations working together aboard the International Space Station.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station witness something most of us will never see: 16 breathtaking sunsets every single day as they orbit Earth. A stunning new image from early January 2026 captures one of these golden moments above the Pacific Ocean.
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.
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.
The Nature Photography Contest has unveiled its breathtaking 2025 winners, featuring everything from playful wildlife moments to urgent environmental messages. Thomas Vijayan's powerful image of an orangutan pleading for its vanishing forest home took the top prize.
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. #
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.
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.
A young photographer joined her local women's rugby team after watching the Red Roses compete, turning her newfound passion into a career-launching documentary project. Her work now captures the sisterhood and resilience of grassroots women's rugby while she pursues professional sports photography.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station photographed Arizona's Grand Canyon draped in fresh snow, creating a stunning visual illusion that makes the famous chasm look like a mountain range. The breathtaking images remind us that even the world's most familiar landmarks can surprise us with new beauty.
A coin-sized eye scanner could prevent astronauts from losing their sight on deep space missions. The quantum-powered device will help space agencies monitor and treat a condition that affects 7 in 10 astronauts.
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.
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.
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.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams just completed his first journey to space, spending eight months conducting cancer research and completing two spacewalks before landing safely in Kazakhstan. The Maryland native traveled over 102 million miles and circled Earth more than 3,800 times.
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