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Scientists say the time has arrived to land astronauts on Mars

"The first human landing on Mars will be the most significant moment for human space exploration since we first set foot on ...

Astronauts install space junk protection on space station

Last month, a tiny piece of debris travelling at high speed cracked the window of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft's return capsule ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Meet Four Women Astronauts From Across NASA’s History

She worked on preparations for the second, third, and fourth shuttle missions, and was a Cape Crusader at the Kennedy Space ...
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Chinese Astronauts Clamber Outside Space Station to Inspect Damaged Spacecraft

The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft was deemed not safe enough to return its crew after the cracks were found, prompting an orbital ...

NASA reveals how astronauts manage periods in space and why it matters for Moon and Mars missions

Space agencies are now focusing on menstrual care for astronauts. Longer missions to the Moon and Mars require sustainable ...

New spacesuit 'could help astronauts' mobility'

Current spacesuits weigh about 80kgs and can "restrict mobility", he explained. He said the idea behind the soft exosuit is that it can be worn under a spacesuit, and the artificial muscles will help ...
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3 astronauts settle into their new life in orbit | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 1-5, 2025

Newly arrived and soon-to-depart members of Expedition 73 prepared for what is to come next during this, their final week all ...

China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station

China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station.