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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.
Mike Fincke is stepping away from NASA after 30 years and four spaceflights that took him to the stars and back. The veteran astronaut commanded the International Space Station twice and helped shape the future of commercial space travel.
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.
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.
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.
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams has retired after an extraordinary 27-year career that included breaking spacewalk records and spending nine months on the International Space Station. Her achievements pave the way for the next generation of moon and Mars explorers.
Retired NASA astronaut Sunita Williams was spotted savoring falooda at a small shop in Kozhikode, Kerala, and the humble moment captured hearts across the internet. The viral video shows the space legend chatting casually with locals, proving that even heroes who've walked among the stars still cherish simple pleasures.
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.
Millions of UK workers could soon get free pension "health checks" to help them avoid under-saving for retirement. The new service would work alongside upcoming pension dashboards to turn confusing numbers into confident action.
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.
Australian great-grandparents Marty and Jess Ansen spent over 450 consecutive days living aboard a cruise ship, discovering it costs less than a retirement village. Their floating retirement offers meals, entertainment, healthcare, and a new destination every few days.
With NASA's Artemis II moon mission launching in February, 11 real astronauts shared which space films best capture the thrill and reality of leaving Earth. Their picks reveal what Hollywood gets right about teamwork, survival, and the human spirit beyond our planet.
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.
After years of waiting, thousands of retired government workers in Nigeria's Yobe State finally received their full retirement payments. The state cleared a $10 million backlog that had left retirees without the benefits they earned over decades of service.
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.
Lagos State just delivered over $2.4 million in pension benefits to 543 retired public servants, proving governments can honor their promises to workers. The ceremony celebrated decades of service while setting a new standard for transparent retirement systems.
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