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The Crew-11 astronauts return to Ellington Field in Houston on Jan. 16, 2026. From left to right: NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan’s Kimya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.
NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station

By Josh Dinner Published

It wasn't an emergency, but the issue required "immediate attention."

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'Some of the cracks had penetrated through': Chinese astronauts reveal new details about spacecraft that 'stranded' them in space last year

By Leonard David Published

Crew members of China's Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions upon finding cracks in their spacecraft's viewport during the nation's first spaceflight emergency.

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'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'

By Mike Wall Published

"This was a really challenging event in our recent history."

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Do you suffer from IBS? This doctor says 'gravity intolerance' may be to blame

By Jessica Rendall Published

By bringing gravity into the equation, we can focus on effective strategies for managing IBS in space and on Earth.

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'Fully unlocking the orbital economy': This California company will fly astronauts to the space station in 2027

By Mike Wall Published

NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for summer 2027.

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Will astronauts aboard the ISS get to watch Super Bowl LX?

By Jeff Spry Published

There are only three astronauts currently aboard the ISS, and two are Russian. Even so, NASA has plans to make sure the big game will be beamed up to orbit.

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It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published

"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."

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'I hope they forget all about Artemis 2': Moon astronauts are taking the long view

By Mike Wall Published

NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission is historic, but it's designed to pave the way for even bigger things.

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Watch NASA fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket today in critical prelaunch test

By Mike Wall Published

NASA will conduct a crucial fueling test with its Artemis 2 moon rocket today (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live.

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Chinese space tourism startup eyes 2028 for 1st crewed mission, signs celebrity for future flight

By Andrew Jones Published

InterstellOr is already taking bookings for its planned suborbital flights and says it has attracted its first celebrity passenger, highlighting China's growing commercial space ambitions.

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