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Two NASA astronauts successfully conducted a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today, months after the mission was postponed due to the ISS's first-ever medical evacuation. The team worked to upgrade the station's power systems in a mission that marks a fresh start for orbital operations.
After 28 years at NASA, Regina Senegal now leads the team keeping astronauts safe on Artemis moon missions and spacewalks. Her journey from a persistent job applicant to division chief shows how determination and caring leadership shape the future of space exploration.
Four astronauts just docked at the International Space Station, restoring full operations after NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years. The new crew includes a marine biologist who made spacewalk history and France's second woman in space.
Two Australian scientists used artificial intelligence to repair blurring in NASA's James Webb Space Telescope without leaving Earth. Their software breakthrough restored crystal-clear vision to the telescope's infrared camera, achieving what once would have required a costly astronaut mission.
Forty-two years ago, astronaut Bruce McCandless II floated 320 feet from his shuttle with nothing but a jet-propelled backpack between him and the vastness of space. His daring untethered spacewalk created one of NASA's most iconic images and proved humans could work freely in orbit. #
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams has retired after an extraordinary 27-year career that included breaking spacewalk records and spending nine months on the International Space Station. Her achievements pave the way for the next generation of moon and Mars explorers.
After 27 years with NASA, astronaut Suni Williams has retired following an extraordinary career that included 608 days in space and record-breaking spacewalks. Her groundbreaking achievements have paved the way for future missions to the Moon and Mars.