Latest about Human spaceflight
Documentary director redefines astronaut Eileen Collins as the 'Spacewoman' (interview)
The dictionary defines "spacewoman" as simply "a woman astronaut." In the case of its latest usage, though, the term carries more meaning. "Spacewoman" is a new film about Eileen Collins.
Artemis 2's Orion capsule goes into altitude chamber to prep for 2025 moon mission (photo)
Today, an altitude chamber. Next year, the moon.
The US is now at risk of losing to China in the race to send people back to the Moon’s surface
In all, 12 Americans landed on the lunar surface between 1969 and 1972. Now, both the US and China are preparing to send humans back there this decade.
At 60 years, monument to NASA's Project Mercury still stands, but what of its time capsule?
A 60-year-old tribute to America's first human spaceflight program is standing up to the test of time, but what about the contents of its time capsule not to be opened until 2464?
Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn't mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that
How can space agencies and “space tourism” companies make spaceflight more inclusive for disabled astronauts?
Why can't active NASA astronauts endorse US presidential candidates?
NASA astronauts can vote from space, but why can't they endorse political candidates? As it turns out, U.S. federal law specifically prohibits them from doing so.
India delays its 1st-ever Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2026
India plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit no sooner than 2026, roughly a year past the previously known timeline, following a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin in December.
Space isn’t all about the 'race' – rival superpowers must work together for a better future
What is this latest “space race” about, and are there pathways to common ground? History suggests these do exist. As a space governance specialist, I argue our future depends on it.
