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Two NASA astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth will answer questions live from students in Queens this Wednesday. The event aims to spark interest in space careers among kids across all grade levels.
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.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are photographing electric fireworks happening 55 miles above thunderstorms that Earth-bound observers miss entirely. These brilliant red sprites, blue jets, and ultraviolet rings are helping scientists understand weather, protect aircraft, and improve global communications. #
A cargo spacecraft will deliver groundbreaking quantum science equipment, cancer treatment research, and supplies to astronauts living 257 miles above Earth. The mission represents America's 24th successful resupply to the International Space Station, keeping humanity's laboratory running strong.
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.
A California company just secured half a billion dollars to build the next generation of commercial space stations. Vast plans to launch its first station in 2027, opening up space for more countries and people than ever before.
A Chinese company is preparing to launch its first reusable rocket later this month, carrying a prototype cargo ship designed to deliver supplies to astronauts in orbit. The launch represents a major leap forward in making space travel more affordable and accessible.
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.
A SpaceX cargo capsule just proved it can do something critical for keeping astronauts safe in orbit. The reusable spacecraft successfully boosted the International Space Station six times during its mission, solving a potential future problem.
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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.
A SpaceX cargo capsule just proved it can keep the International Space Station flying safely, completing six successful altitude boosts during its mission. The breakthrough gives NASA crucial backup options for maintaining the orbiting lab's future.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a stunning view from 261 miles above Earth, showing city lights streaking below while distant stars create circular trails. The image showcases spacecraft from multiple nations working together aboard the International Space Station.
A biotech company is booking space on a future commercial space station to manufacture artificial retinas in orbit that could restore sight to thousands of blind patients. The breakthrough could turn space into a medicine factory.
A microplate reader the size of a cellphone just arrived at the International Space Station, promising to give scientists real-time research data from space experiments. The breakthrough could eliminate months-long waits for samples to return to Earth.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams spotted fireworks twinkling across Beijing from 250 miles above Earth as millions celebrated Lunar New Year below. The magical view from the International Space Station shows how our celebrations light up the planet.
A California startup just earned its ticket to the International Space Station, marking a major milestone in the shift toward privately operated space platforms. Vast will send its first crew to the ISS in summer 2027 as part of NASA's push to build a thriving commercial space economy.
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station celebrated the Year of the Horse by filming a zero-gravity music video that's capturing hearts worldwide. The crew turned their orbital home into a celebration of cultural tradition and spaceflight achievement.
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.
After a health emergency left one NASA astronaut managing the International Space Station alone for a month, reinforcements have arrived. Four new crew members docked on Valentine's Day, showcasing NASA's ability to adapt quickly when missions don't go as planned.
A former helicopter pilot from Burgundy just achieved her childhood dream, becoming only the second French woman to reach space in three decades. Sophie Adenot and her international crew are now settling into their mission aboard humanity's most ambitious engineering project.
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