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an astronaut in flight suit floats in front of the camera during a parabolic flight. in behind are numerous other astronauts in flight suits spinning in different directions

How spaceflight’s 'parastronaut program' could improve health-care practices here on Earth

By Elizabeth Howell published

ESA reserve astronaut John McFall's story inspired a study suggesting that the space community's inclusion efforts should be used in other fields, especially medicine.

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a well-dressed woman shakes hands with a bald man in a suit while a well-dressed woman looks on

Former astronaut Mark Kelly on shortlist for Harris' VP pick

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, is on Vice President Kamala Harris' shortlist to be her running mate as she pursues becoming the next president of the United States.

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a cone-shaped spacecraft above the earth at night. streaks of light indicate a time exposure image and movement

50 days after launch to ISS, Boeing Starliner astronauts still have no landing date

By Elizabeth Howell published

Boeing's Starliner does not have a landing date yet, but the troubleshooting is making progress. Engineers plan a "hot fire" test this weekend to see how the spacecraft does in orbit.

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Boeing's Starliner capsule is seen docked to the International Space Station during the Crew Test Flight mission in June 2024.

NASA, Boeing discuss Starliner astronaut mission today: Watch the replay

By Mike Wall published

NASA and Boeing will provide an update about the Starliner capsule's ongoing astronaut mission today (July 24), and you can watch it live.

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The astronauts of China's Shenzhou 18 mission simulate a debris-strike emergency aboard the Tiangong space station in July 2024.

Chinese astronauts simulate a debris-strike emergency on the Tiangong space station (video)

By Andrew Jones published

China's Shenzhou 18 mission staged an emergency drill recently to boost preparedness aboard the country's Tiangong space station.

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a model of a cross-shaped space station in a glass case in a museum

Russia unveils timeline for building its new space station, starting in 2027

By Jackson Ryan published

Russia has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for building its newest space station and associated ground infrastructure, with the first modules expected to launch within three years.

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a space station shaped like a wheel in orbit above earth with a streamlined silver rocket approaching it

The future of space exploration: How astronomy, space travel and the search for life may change by 2049 (video)

By Samantha Mathewson published

Celebrate 25 years of covering countless advancements in space exploration and astronomy with Space.com and guests.

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A bootprint on the surface of the moon, taken by Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin during the first human moon landing on July 20, 1969.

'Space can unite a troubled country in troubled times': NASA chief calls for unity 55 years after Apollo 11 moon landing

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA administrator Bill Nelson is calling for unity among both major U.S. political parties amid the 55th anniversary of the first human moon landing on Saturday (July 20).

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a ghostly lit picture of astronaut chris cassidy in a spacesuit in space. the astronaut holds on to the international space station hatch with his right hand

NASA delays ISS spacewalks indefinitely to investigate spacesuit coolant leak

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA had planned to hold its next spacewalk at the end of July, but now that's off the schedule. An investigation continues after a June 24 coolant leak during a spacewalk.

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white frost-like material builds up around a cone-shaped rocket nozzle as it glows orange

SpaceX launches to ISS are under independent NASA review after rare Falcon 9 rocket failure

By Elizabeth Howell published

"This is our top company priority right now."

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