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A new era of space exploration is taking shape as startup Vast completes the primary structure of Haven-1, a private space station designed to replace the aging International Space Station. The capsule could launch as early as 2027, marking a major milestone in making space more accessible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NASA is turning the aging International Space Station into a launchpad for its replacements, inviting private companies to build and test new orbital habitats directly on the ISS before it retires in 2030. The creative solution could ensure America never loses access to space while sparking a new era of commercial space exploration.
NASA just selected Vast, a Long Beach startup, to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2027. The mission marks a major leap toward a future where private companies lead the way in space exploration.
A California company building private space stations just proved its technology works so well, it's spinning off a whole new satellite business. Vast already has its first customer lined up for up to 204 spacecraft.
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.
Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station just picked their first crop of cherry tomatoes using a water-saving growing system that could feed future deep space travelers. The success brings humanity one step closer to self-sustaining missions to Mars and beyond.
Northrop Grumman's biggest cargo spacecraft yet just wrapped up a successful six-month mission to the International Space Station, delivering 11,000 pounds of supplies despite an early engine hiccup. The Cygnus XL's triumph shows how space delivery is getting bigger and better.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia's first qualified astronaut, has been offered a spot on a future mission to the International Space Station. The historic opportunity depends on raising funding from public and private sources.
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America is doubling down on space exploration with plans to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032 and build a permanent base on the moon. The moves aim to maintain U.S. leadership in space as competition with China heats up.
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.
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 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.
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.
Four astronauts from three countries launched safely to the International Space Station early Friday morning, bringing the orbiting laboratory back to full strength. The mission marks a return to normal operations after the station's first-ever medical evacuation left just three crew members aboard.
Four biomedical companies just signed on to use future commercial space stations to manufacture artificial retinas, stem cells, and life-saving drugs that can only be made in zero gravity. When the International Space Station retires in 2030, these labs will keep flying.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams witnessed a spectacular fireball from 250 miles up, reminding us that shooting stars look very different from space. The glowing debris streaked through Earth's atmosphere directly beneath the International Space Station.
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