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After 32 years of groundbreaking science and global cooperation, the International Space Station will retire in 2030, passing the torch to a new generation of commercial space stations. The transition marks an exciting evolution in humanity's presence in orbit.
The Space Foundation's CEO shares how nations are working together to expand humanity's reach beyond Earth. New programs are building the workforce that will power the next generation of space exploration.
Owolabi Salis made history as the first Nigerian to journey into space aboard Blue Origin's NS-33 mission. The Lagos native hopes his achievement will inspire African youth to pursue careers in science and space exploration.
Congress just voted to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032, buying time for American companies to launch commercial space stations before China dominates orbit. The move ensures astronauts never have to leave low Earth orbit.
New York students will get to ask their burning science questions directly to NASA astronaut Jessica Meir aboard the International Space Station this week. The live Earth-to-space call brings the wonder of space exploration right into classrooms.
A butterfly emerged from its chrysalis aboard China's Tiangong space station and quickly learned to fly in zero gravity, opening new possibilities for space farming. The experiment used minimal life support, proving insects can thrive in harsh space conditions.
Japan's HTV-X1 spacecraft just left the International Space Station after four months, but instead of heading straight home, it's starting a three-month mission as an orbiting science lab. This marks a fresh chapter for Japan's next-generation cargo program.
As NASA's Artemis II crew prepares to return to Earth this Friday, space centers around the world are ready to welcome visitors inspired by the mission. From Houston's Apollo Mission Control to Europe's working spaceport, these destinations bring space exploration within reach.
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.
China is expanding international partnerships in space exploration, including lunar missions, asteroid defense, and cleaning up space debris. The initiative aims to create shared benefits for all nations through collaborative space technology.
China is preparing to launch a powerful new space telescope in 2027 that will survey the cosmos with 300 times the field of view of the Hubble Space Telescope. The groundbreaking observatory can even dock with China's space station for astronaut repairs and upgrades.
European space engineers just pulled off what many thought impossible: reviving a spacecraft that went silent months ago in deep space. Using AI detection and creative problem-solving, they turned a "dead" mission into a historic comeback.
A California company founded by SpaceX's first employee just raised half a billion dollars to make moving around in space as easy as delivery trucks on Earth. The technology could slash costs and supercharge everything from satellite repairs to Mars missions.
Three Chinese astronauts just completed the longest space mission in their nation's history, staying aboard the China Space Station for 210 days. Commander Zhang Lu brought back an apple labeled "safety" as a gift to all science workers.
A Stanford PhD student turned a biomimicry breakthrough into a company that's now testing adhesive technology aboard the International Space Station. Her journey shows how to turn academic research into real-world innovation.
Industry experts are seeing fresh reasons to feel hopeful about the future of the space economy. New investors are playing bigger roles in government projects, signaling stronger confidence in commercial space ventures.
A New York robotics company will send a free-flying robot to the International Space Station to handle routine tasks and help astronauts work more safely. The 2027 mission could pave the way for autonomous helpers on future space stations.
Eileen Collins went from a traumatic childhood in upstate New York to commanding a space shuttle, and her story just became an inspiring documentary. The film shows how she shattered barriers while balancing motherhood and the emotional weight of dangerous missions.
European astronauts are testing a revolutionary exercise machine that could solve one of space travel's biggest health challenges. The compact gym system arrives at the International Space Station in April 2026 to help keep crews strong for longer missions to the Moon and Mars.
A new company is joining the race to make space accessible. NASA just selected Vast for its sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, launching summer 2027.
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