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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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