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Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station just picked their first crop of cherry tomatoes using a water-saving growing system that could feed future deep space travelers. The success brings humanity one step closer to self-sustaining missions to Mars and beyond.
Three astronauts just docked at China's Tiangong space station, including the first crew member from Hong Kong to reach orbit. One astronaut will stay in space for a full year, and Pakistan will send its first visitor to the station later in 2025.
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.
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.
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 new era of space exploration is taking shape as startup Vast completes the primary structure of Haven-1, a private space station designed to replace the aging International Space Station. The capsule could launch as early as 2027, marking a major milestone in making space more accessible.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
New York students will get to ask their burning science questions directly to NASA astronaut Jessica Meir aboard the International Space Station this week. The live Earth-to-space call brings the wonder of space exploration right into classrooms.
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.
NASA is turning the aging International Space Station into a launchpad for its replacements, inviting private companies to build and test new orbital habitats directly on the ISS before it retires in 2030. The creative solution could ensure America never loses access to space while sparking a new era of commercial space exploration.
Lai Ka-ying, a Hong Kong police superintendent and researcher, will become the first person from Hong Kong to travel to space when she launches to China's Tiangong space station Sunday. Her selection marks a milestone in Hong Kong's growing role in China's aerospace achievements.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams witnessed a spectacular fireball from 250 miles up, reminding us that shooting stars look very different from space. The glowing debris streaked through Earth's atmosphere directly beneath the International Space Station.
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.
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.
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. ##
Four astronauts just arrived at the International Space Station, restoring full operations after an unprecedented medical emergency forced an early evacuation last month. The crew will spend eight months conducting experiments to benefit life on Earth and future space missions.
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