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an astronaut rises from the hatch of a circular space station node. A robotic arms stands in the distance on the elft.

Chinese astronauts add debris shield to Tiangong space station during 8-hour spacewalk (video)

By Josh Dinner published

Two Chinese astronauts completed an 8-hour spacewalk on May 22, successfully installing debris shielding on the exterior of the Tiangong space station.

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Artist's illustration of China's Tiangong space station.

New species of space-adapted bacteria discovered on China's Tiangong space station

By Andrew Jones published

A newly discovered bacterial species aboard China's Tiangong space station may offer insights into how life can survive and potentially thrive in space.

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Emily Calandrelli celebrates in front of the Blue Origin capsule after becoming the 100th woman in space.

The 100th woman in space: Emily Calandrelli talks about her Blue Origin flight and inspiring the next generation

By Samantha Mathewson published

As the 100th woman to travel to space, Calandrelli isn't just celebrating personal achievement — she's using her journey to inspire others and push the boundaries of STEM accessibility.

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An experimental dart-shaped rocket-powered aircraft

Need for speed? Watch this thrilling video from historic Stratolaunch Talon-A2 hypersonic flight (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Stratolaunch released a thrilling new video documenting its second hypersonic flight and full recovery for its Talon-A2 autonomous vehicle.

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a man and a boy, each dressed in spacesuits, pose wearing mission patches against a dark background

Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry,' stars in Goodnites campaign film

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Astronauts are helping to destigmatize a childhood experience by pointing out the similarities between what some kids wear to bed and what explorers wear into space.

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A view of a white module with the Indian flag painted on the side.

India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027

By Josh Dinner published

India now plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit for the first time no sooner than 2027, after completing a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin later this year.

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Recovery crews surround the return capsule of China's Shenzhou 19 astronaut mission after it returned to Earth on April 30, 2025.

China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months aboard Tiangong space station (video, photos)

By Mike Wall published

China's three-person Shenzhou 19 mission came home on Wednesday (April 30) after six months in orbit.

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(L-R) Chinese astronauts Wang Jie, Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui, who will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission, meet the press at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on April 23, 2025 in Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.

China reveals Shenzhou 20 astronaut crew launching to Tiangong space station

By Tariq Malik published

Veteran Chinese astronaut Chen Dong will command a crew that includes rookies Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie.

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Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital rocket and space capsule during a test flight.

Blue Origin NS-31 all-female crew space launch: Mission updates

By Josh Dinner last updated

Blue Origin just launched Katy Perry and the first all-female crew to space April 14. Here are live updates for the NS-31 mission.

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Screenshot from an animation depicting a future Chinese robotic mission to the moon's south pole.

China to 3D-print bricks on the moon using lunar dirt in 2028 to pave way for future base (video)

By Andrew Jones published

China is getting ready to 3D-print bricks on the moon using lunar soil, in what could be a huge step toward building a base on the lunar surface.

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