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Shenzhou 20 Astronauts Dock at Tiangong, Marking China's Continued Space Station Operations

The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft successfully docked with China's Tiangong space station, delivering three astronauts for a six-month mission. This docking reinforces China's expanding space program as it prepares for potential future crewed moon landings and sustainable space station operations.

2025-04-24T10:00:50.559543-07:00

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China's Shenzhou 20 Launch Advances Space Station Operations and Lunar Ambitions

2025-04-24T06:51:53.917784-07:00

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SpaceX's CRS-32 Mission Enhances Drug Development on ISS

2025-04-21T02:48:35.157289-07:00

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NASA and Roscosmos Complete 32nd ISS Resupply Amid Crew Change

2025-04-20T03:16:16.989837-07:00

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First Orbital Image Captures Curiosity Rover Mid-Drive on Mars NASA's Mars orbiter has captured what appears to be the first-ever image of the Curiosity rover driving on the Martian surface. Taken on the rover's 4,466th Martian day, this image showcases Curiosity's ongoing journey to its next science investigation site, reflecting advancements in planetary observation techniques.

2025-04-24T12:35:45.095561-07:00

First Orbital Image Captures Curiosity Rover Mid-Drive on Mars

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Shenzhou 20 Astronauts Dock at Tiangong, Marking China's Continued Space Station Operations The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft successfully docked with China's Tiangong space station, delivering three astronauts for a six-month mission. This docking reinforces China's expanding space program as it prepares for potential future crewed moon landings and sustainable space station operations.

2025-04-24T10:00:50.559543-07:00

Shenzhou 20 Astronauts Dock at Tiangong, Marking China's Continued Space Station Operations

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NASA Utilizes Icy Chamber for Spacesuit Component Testing NASA has recently conducted tests on spacesuit components within a specialized icy chamber at its JPL facility. These trials simulate the extreme environments expected in robotic missions to frozen extraterrestrial ocean worlds, aiming to ensure astronaut safety and mission success.

2025-04-24T09:35:59.882486-07:00

NASA Utilizes Icy Chamber for Spacesuit Component Testing

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India Plans to Launch 150 Satellites and its Own Space Station by 2040, Says ISRO Chief The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced plans to launch 100-150 satellites over the next three years to bolster border security and coastal surveillance. Additionally, ISRO aims to establish India's own space station by 2040, marking a significant step in its expansive space ambitions.

2025-04-24T07:56:57.683311-07:00

India Plans to Launch 150 Satellites and its Own Space Station by 2040, Says ISRO Chief

Gulf News

UAE Diabetes Study to Launch on SpaceX Dragon Ax-4 Mission The upcoming SpaceX Dragon Ax-4 mission will carry a UAE-led study on diabetes, marking a critical step for medical research in microgravity. This initiative by Burjeel aims to enhance space travel accessibility for diabetics and improve healthcare in remote regions.

2025-04-24T07:47:09.879270-07:00

UAE Diabetes Study to Launch on SpaceX Dragon Ax-4 Mission

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NASA Explores Potential for Future Astronaut Missions to Hubble Telescope NASA is considering the possibility of sending astronauts on missions to the Hubble Space Telescope. The initiative gains traction as Jared Isaacman, a strong advocate of such missions, is in line to become the agency's next chief.

2025-04-24T07:11:21.656456-07:00

NASA Explores Potential for Future Astronaut Missions to Hubble Telescope

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China's Shenzhou 20 Launch Advances Space Station Operations and Lunar Ambitions China successfully launched the Shenzhou 20 mission, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station for a crew rotation. This marks China's 15th crewed spaceflight as the nation accelerates its space program, including plans for a potential crewed Moon landing and Mars sample return missions.

2025-04-24T06:51:53.917784-07:00

China's Shenzhou 20 Launch Advances Space Station Operations and Lunar Ambitions

Aviation Week

Sierra Space's LIFE Habitat Advances with Successful Hypervelocity Impact Tests Sierra Space, in collaboration with NASA, has successfully conducted hypervelocity impact tests on its LIFE inflatable space habitat. These tests at NASA's White Sands facility simulated micrometeoroid and orbital debris impacts, vital for ensuring the structure's resilience and advancing space station technology.

2025-04-24T05:04:45.941725-07:00

Sierra Space's LIFE Habitat Advances with Successful Hypervelocity Impact Tests

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