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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.
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.
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.
NASA discovered a helium flow issue in its moon rocket and chose safety over speed, delaying the Artemis 2 launch to protect four astronauts. The agency's careful approach shows how modern space exploration puts crew safety above meeting deadlines.
After 25 years of continuous operations, the International Space Station saw its first medical evacuation in January 2025, bringing four astronauts home safely. The incident highlights how space agencies prioritize crew safety and the remarkable progress in space medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Britain is sending two tiny satellites into orbit next year to track dangerous space junk and protect vital communication systems. The mission marks a major step forward in keeping space safe for everyone.
Britain just backed a Cardiff company developing a reusable heat shield that could make manufacturing in space practical and affordable. The £19 million package also supports early-stage space firms working on navigation, satellite tracking, and orbital safety.
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.
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.
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.
Two space companies just announced the first commercial service to remove dangerous debris from Earth's orbit, protecting satellites and space stations. The cleanup missions could start as soon as 2027.
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 leading elevator company chairman is teaching parents simple safety habits that could prevent elevator accidents involving children. These easy-to-learn tips turn everyday elevator rides into teachable moments about safety.
A European spacecraft just proved it can safely return from orbit, bringing humanity one step closer to a homegrown alternative for delivering cargo to the International Space Station. The successful parachute test marks a major milestone for Europe's space independence.
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 engineers are intentionally blowing up rocket fuel in the Florida desert to collect critical safety data for the next generation of spacecraft. The results will help protect communities and workers as commercial space travel expands.
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