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Soyuz MS-28 to launch NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts to ISS on Thanksgiving

Soyuz MS-28 will launch one NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts from Baikonur at 4:27 a.m. ET on Nov. 27, traveling to the International Space Station on a roughly three-hour fast rendezvous. They'll join Expedition 73 for an approximately eight-month microgravity research mission.

2025-11-26T10:03:41.911330-08:00

New York Times

Perseverance records electrical discharges — 'mini‑lightning' — linked to Martian dust devils

2025-11-26T08:08:37.661314-08:00

Reuters

NASA trims Boeing Starliner crew missions to four, converts next flight to cargo as ISS nears retirement

2025-11-24T10:27:44.947231-08:00

Space.com

China launches uncrewed Shenzhou-22 to Tiangong as contingency lifeboat for stranded crew

2025-11-24T09:15:05.915938-08:00

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Soyuz MS-28 launches NASA's Chris Williams with two Russian cosmonauts for eight-month ISS mission NASA astronaut Chris Williams launched aboard Soyuz MS-28 with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud‑Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev on Thanksgiving Day, beginning a planned eight‑month mission to the International Space Station. Williams — an astronomer‑turned medical physicist and Harvard board‑certified medical physicist — will join long‑duration science operations on the station.

2025-11-27T01:42:52.684380-08:00

Soyuz MS-28 launches NASA's Chris Williams with two Russian cosmonauts for eight-month ISS mission

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Soyuz MS-28 to launch NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts to ISS on Thanksgiving Soyuz MS-28 will launch one NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts from Baikonur at 4:27 a.m. ET on Nov. 27, traveling to the International Space Station on a roughly three-hour fast rendezvous. They'll join Expedition 73 for an approximately eight-month microgravity research mission.

2025-11-26T10:03:41.911330-08:00

Soyuz MS-28 to launch NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts to ISS on Thanksgiving

New York Times

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Perseverance records electrical discharges — 'mini‑lightning' — linked to Martian dust devils NASA's Perseverance rover recorded crackling sounds from electrical discharges, described as “mini‑lightning,” often produced by dust devils sweeping Jezero Crater. The detections show Mars' atmosphere is electrically active and have direct implications for surface chemistry, future human missions and habitability.

2025-11-26T08:08:37.661314-08:00

Perseverance records electrical discharges — 'mini‑lightning' — linked to Martian dust devils

Payload

Sustaining Life on the Moon is Harder Than it Looks Artemis demands scientists solve persistent human-health problems created by long-duration lunar operations. A coordinated research agenda — radiation shielding, life-support, EVA systems and medical countermeasures — is essential to move beyond short visits toward an enduring lunar base and protect crew health over months to years.

2025-11-26T05:28:11.335465-08:00

Sustaining Life on the Moon is Harder Than it Looks

SpaceNews.com

Northrop Grumman chosen to provide cargo deliveries during ISS final deorbit phase NASA has selected Northrop Grumman to provide cargo delivery services to the International Space Station during its final deorbit phase, contingent on installation of a spacecraft designed to deorbit the station. The award secures on-orbit logistics support as retirement and deorbit planning progress.

2025-11-26T03:03:34.022816-08:00

Northrop Grumman chosen to provide cargo deliveries during ISS final deorbit phase

Live Science

China launches unmanned 'lifeboat' to Tiangong, paving way for return of marooned Shenzhou-21 crew

2025-11-25T19:50:40.387550-08:00

NASA

International Space Station reaches 25 years of continuous human presence On November 2, 2025, the International Space Station reached 25 years of continuous human presence, marking a quarter-century of uninterrupted crewed operations and scientific research in low Earth orbit. The milestone highlights the station’s central role in sustained international cooperation and long‑duration spaceflight research.

2025-11-25T19:02:22.382927-08:00

International Space Station reaches 25 years of continuous human presence

Aviation Week

NASA’s Scott Tingle Appointed New Chief Astronaut NASA has named Scott Tingle its new chief astronaut, succeeding Joe Acaba. As chief astronaut, Tingle will lead the astronaut corps—overseeing training, mission assignments and crew readiness—and act as the office’s principal liaison with NASA leadership on crewed flight operations.

2025-11-25T01:58:46.584742-08:00

NASA’s Scott Tingle Appointed New Chief Astronaut

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