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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.
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.
After Artemis II's historic Moon flyby, the first since 1972, six groundbreaking space missions are set to launch by 2026. From hunting for lunar water to discovering Earth-like planets, these missions promise to transform our understanding of the cosmos.
NASA successfully established contact with the Artemis II spacecraft on its journey to the Moon, marking a major milestone in humanity's return to lunar exploration. The Deep Space Network's global antenna system is now guiding four astronauts through the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
NASA is launching a groundbreaking experiment this July to test technology that could create refueling stations in space. These orbital gas stations would revolutionize deep space travel by letting spacecraft refuel on their way to Mars and beyond.
China is launching its first year-long astronaut mission this spring, while Pakistan will send its first astronaut to the Tiangong space station. The ambitious plans signal a new era of extended space exploration and international cooperation beyond Earth.
Japan's newest space cargo vehicle just wrapped up a perfect first flight, delivering supplies to astronauts and testing breakthrough technologies that could shape the future of space exploration. The HTV-X1 mission marks a major leap forward for JAXA's next generation of spacecraft.
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.
European space scientists just secured extensions for 13 active missions and greenlit two ambitious new projects that will unlock secrets about galaxies and the invisible forces shaping our Universe. The decisions cement Europe's leadership in space exploration through the 2030s.
China just announced an ambitious 2026 space agenda that includes crewed flights, reusable rocket tests, and joint missions with countries across four continents. The program highlights a growing model of space cooperation that extends beyond traditional partnerships to include developing nations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
A NASA instrument on the International Space Station just wrapped up a groundbreaking mission that revealed how hurricanes and tornadoes send invisible ripples all the way to space. The discovery could protect the satellites and GPS systems we rely on every day.
NASA's Mission Control in Houston is proving that teamwork on the ground is just as vital as astronauts in space, successfully guiding the Artemis II crew toward the moon with zero major issues. Over 50 years after the first moon missions, the same principles of careful decision-making and crew safety are bringing humanity back to deep space.
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.
After nearly breaking down during the first Artemis mission, NASA's Deep Space Network successfully handled the challenge of keeping four astronauts connected during their recent journey around the Moon. Smart upgrades and better planning turned a crisis into a triumph.
NASA's Artemis II crew just returned safely from the first human deep-space mission in half a century, and California manufacturers made it possible. From rocket boosters to spacecraft design, the Golden State's factories and engineers powered every stage of this historic journey.
A New Zealand rocket company just delivered Europe's navigation satellites to orbit with pinpoint precision, marking a milestone in making space access reliable for nations worldwide. The flawless launch continues an unbroken success streak for government missions.
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.
After 165 days aboard the International Space Station, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui says his crew's successful mission shows what countries can accomplish when they work together. The veteran space explorer marked his second—and likely final—long-duration flight by celebrating international cooperation.
A shoebox-sized Australian satellite just wrapped up over two years in space, traveling the distance to Jupiter while capturing hundreds of images and detecting stellar explosions. The mission exceeded expectations and proved Australia can design, launch, and operate cutting-edge space technology.
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