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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.
Scientists aboard the International Space Station successfully used bacteria and fungi to extract platinum and other valuable metals from asteroid samples in microgravity. This breakthrough could help future space explorers build habitats and life support systems without shipping materials from Earth.
A new company just joined the race to send private astronauts to space, marking a major milestone in making orbit more accessible. NASA selected Voyager Technologies for its seventh private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, launching no earlier than 2028.
NASA just approved a third company to send private astronauts to the International Space Station, accelerating plans for a future where multiple commercial space stations orbit Earth. Voyager Technologies joins Axiom Space and Vast in preparing missions that will help build the next generation of orbital outposts.
Astronauts near the moon just had a historic video chat with colleagues on the International Space Station, spanning 232,141 miles. The heartwarming conversation marked the first-ever ship-to-ship call between crews so far apart in space. ##
From the International Space Station, astronauts are recording brilliant red, blue, and violet electrical bursts that happen 55 miles above thunderstorms, invisible from the ground. These once-mysterious sky fireworks are helping scientists protect radio signals, improve flight safety, and better understand our atmosphere.
Scientists are learning to grow fresh vegetables and protein-rich algae aboard the International Space Station to feed astronauts on future trips to the Moon and Mars. Four new experiments just arrived to help solve one of space exploration's biggest challenges: keeping crews fed millions of miles from home.
Artemis 2 astronauts orbiting the moon connected with their friends aboard the International Space Station in the first-ever ship-to-ship call across 232,000 miles of space. The crews shared stories about views, food, and what makes Earth precious from their unique perspectives.
A Falcon 9 rocket launched the largest cargo spacecraft ever to the International Space Station, carrying 11,000 pounds of science equipment and supplies. The mission honors a legendary astronaut who spent over 720 hours in space.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launched the Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, carrying a full load of science experiments, crew supplies, and equipment. The mission showcases how space companies are working together to keep critical research flowing 250 miles above Earth.
A SpaceX rocket successfully delivered over 5 tons of supplies to astronauts aboard the International Space Station, honoring a legendary NASA astronaut in the process. The mission marks another milestone in reliable space cargo delivery that keeps humans living and working 250 miles above Earth.
Uganda is sending a climate monitoring camera to the International Space Station this year to predict floods and droughts before they hit East Africa. The satellite will pass over the region four times daily, giving scientists real-time data to save lives and protect farms.
Four astronauts made history by calling the International Space Station from lunar orbit in the first ever "ship to ship" space call. After their breathtaking flyby of the moon's far side, they're now heading home with over 175 gigabytes of stunning photos.
A spacecraft packed with cancer research, quantum computing experiments, and supplies for astronauts will launch to the International Space Station next week. The mission includes breakthrough technology that could help find dark matter and create better treatments for blood diseases.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station stayed up past bedtime to witness the historic Artemis 2 moon launch from 250 miles above Earth. For the first time ever, humans traveling to the moon will be able to look back and see other humans orbiting our planet.
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.
NASA's Artemis II mission is days away from launching the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are watching closely as humanity prepares to reach the Moon again.
Scientists studied mice on the International Space Station and discovered a critical "gravity threshold" needed to maintain muscle strength. The findings could revolutionize how astronauts prepare for long Mars missions.
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.
A free-flying robot with mechanical arms will launch to the International Space Station in 2027 to take over repetitive tasks and give astronauts more time for groundbreaking research. The mission marks a major step toward autonomous helpers working safely alongside humans in space.
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