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NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations
NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations NASA will officially retire the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030, marking the end of a 24-year continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit. The ISS has been a groundbreaking achievement in space cooperation among […]
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I Am Artemis: Diamond St. John
I Am Artemis: Diamond St. John Diamond St. John, an engineer with Lockheed Martin, is part of the team working on the Orion heat shield for NASA’s Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the Moon. St. John’s family has a four-generation legacy of supporting human spaceflight at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in […]
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Artemis II CrewxA0to Advance Human Spaceflight Research
Artemis II CrewxA0to Advance Human Spaceflight Research NASA’s Artemis II mission will launch in 2026 and feature a crew of four astronauts from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, who will conduct human research studies to better understand how deep space travel affects the human body, mind, and behavior. The crew will participate in various […]
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NASA Seeks Industry Input on Next Phase of Commercial Space Stations
NASA Seeks Industry Input on Next Phase of Commercial Space Stations NASA is seeking industry input on its next phase of commercial space stations to ensure a seamless transition from the International Space Station. The agency has released a draft Phase 2 Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) and will hold an informational industry briefing on […]
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NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman pose for a portrait in the Unity module
NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman pose for a portrait in the Unity module NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman pose for a portrait inside the Unity module on the International Space Station. The two astronauts, part of NASA Astronaut Group 22, are conducting weekend housecleaning and maintenance activities during their Expedition 73 […]
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NASA Announces CHAPEA Crew for Year-Long Mars Mission Simulation
NASA Announces CHAPEA Crew for Year-Long Mars Mission Simulation NASA has announced the CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) crew for a year-long Mars mission simulation, which will provide foundational data to inform human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The four-person crew, consisting of Ross Elder, Ellen Ellis, Matthew Montgomery, and James […]
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NASA, International Astronauts to Address Students from New York
NASA, International Astronauts to Address Students from New York NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Kimiya Yui will connect with middle school students from New York via a live call on September 5, answering STEM questions about their experiences on the International Space Station. The event will be streamed live on NASA’s Learn With NASA YouTube […]
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NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires
NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires Megan McArthur, a veteran NASA astronaut, has retired after a career spanning over two decades, logging 213 days in space and conducting numerous scientific experiments. McArthur was a key figure in several notable missions, including Expedition 65/66, where she served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station, and […]
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Spacewalk Pop-Up
Spacewalk Pop-Up Astronaut Shane Kimbrough performed nine spacewalks during his three spaceflights, including a notable one on Jan. 13, 2017. Spacewalks are crucial for maintenance, equipment installation, and science experiment deployment at the International Space Station. The activities inform future missions like Artemis and Mars exploration through NASA’s Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program. […]
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Countdown to Space Station’s Silver Jubilee with Silver Research
Countdown to Space Station’s Silver Jubilee with Silver Research NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this November, marking a quarter century of continuous human presence aboard the orbiting laboratory. The ISS has served as a springboard for developing a low Earth economy and advancing NASA’s next great leaps in exploration, including […]
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