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Astronauts on deep space missions can now create medical-grade IV fluid whenever they need it, thanks to a coffee-maker-sized device heading to the International Space Station. The breakthrough solves a critical problem: IV bags expire in 16 months, but Mars missions could last three years.
Two Pakistani astronauts will make history as the first international crew members to train for China's space station. This marks a major milestone in space cooperation between nations.
Two Pakistani astronauts will soon begin training in China to become the first international crew members aboard the Tiangong space station. One will join a Chinese mission later this year, marking a historic milestone in space cooperation.
A tiny jumping spider named Nefertiti spent over three months aboard the International Space Station and became the first spider to survive the journey home. Her successful adaptation to microgravity showed scientists that even Earth's smallest creatures can thrive beyond our planet.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a stunning photo of the Lyrid meteor shower from above, watching meteors streak through Earth's atmosphere from the International Space Station. The image offers a breathtaking reminder of our planet's protective atmospheric shield.
Photographers captured stunning images of the 2,700-year-old Lyrid meteor shower as it peaked on April 22, with views ranging from Canadian auroras to the International Space Station. The annual celestial show lit up skies worldwide with shooting stars racing away from the constellation Lyra.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a stunning image of the Lyrid meteor shower from the International Space Station, looking down at meteors streaking through Earth's atmosphere from above. The rare perspective shows our planet's protective atmosphere in action during one of spring's most reliable celestial shows.
More than 100 retired NASA astronauts have formed a nonpartisan group to promote American constitutional principles and restore civil discourse. The coalition spans generations of space exploration, from Apollo missions to the International Space Station.
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.
China's Tiangong space station, once barred from international collaboration, now welcomes scientists from 17 countries to conduct experiments in orbit. The platform represents a shift toward open access in space exploration, especially for developing nations.
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.
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