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Marc Garneau, Canada’s first astronaut and former foreign minister, dies at 76

Marc Garneau, the first Canadian to journey into space and later served as Foreign Minister, died at age 76 after a brief battle with cancer, prompting members of Parliament to observe a moment of silence in the House of Commons.

2025-06-04T15:42:55.572225-07:00

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NASA and SpaceX Push Dragon CRS-32 Undocking to Friday Amid Unfavorable Splashdown Weather

2025-05-22T05:03:59.300986-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Jared Isaacman's NASA Administrator Nomination Advances to Full Senate

2025-04-30T08:32:17.533564-07:00

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Lockheed Martin Delivers Flight-Ready Orion Capsule for Artemis II Moon Mission

2025-05-02T04:56:48.280553-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag

Space Force’s First Active-Duty Guardian Astronaut Hague Calls for More Troops in Orbit Col. Nick Hague, the first active-duty Space Force Guardian to launch into space, is urging more troops to train with NASA’s astronaut corps, arguing that embedding service members in human spaceflight missions will strengthen the military’s space posture and deliver valuable experience for future orbit operations.

2025-06-06T12:59:16.097305-07:00

Space Force’s First Active-Duty Guardian Astronaut Hague Calls for More Troops in Orbit

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Orbán Bets on Research Astronaut to Drive Hungary’s Space Ambitions Hungary is nearing the launch of its first research astronaut, a campaign Viktor Orbán frames as the catalyst for an ambitious national space programme. Beyond a crewed flight, Budapest plans to expand satellite development, ground infrastructure and launch capabilities to carve out a strategic role in Europe’s space sector.

2025-06-06T07:25:08.246463-07:00

Orbán Bets on Research Astronaut to Drive Hungary’s Space Ambitions

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Marc Garneau, Canada’s first astronaut and former foreign minister, dies at 76 Marc Garneau, the first Canadian to journey into space and later served as Foreign Minister, died at age 76 after a brief battle with cancer, prompting members of Parliament to observe a moment of silence in the House of Commons.

2025-06-04T15:42:55.572225-07:00

Marc Garneau, Canada’s first astronaut and former foreign minister, dies at 76

Scientific American

NASA Lays Groundwork for Managing Death in Space NASA has started drafting protocols for handling an astronaut’s death off Earth, outlining medical verification, body storage and return procedures, and jurisdictional responsibilities—a move that underscores the need for clear international agreements ahead of expanded lunar, orbital and commercial missions.

2025-06-04T08:42:52.915796-07:00

NASA Lays Groundwork for Managing Death in Space

Toronto Star

How to keep astronauts healthy in deep space Driven by the Artemis lunar program and future Mars missions, researchers are studying spaceflight’s impact on physiology — from microgravity-induced bone loss to radiation effects — to develop new medical countermeasures. These innovations have already yielded Earthside breakthroughs in diagnostics, drug delivery and rehabilitation.

2025-06-02T11:13:30.329625-07:00

How to keep astronauts healthy in deep space

Times of India

IAF’s Group Captain Shukla Tapped for India’s First ISS Flight via Axiom Mission Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is set to make history as India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station, flying as part of a forthcoming Axiom Space commercial mission. His flight will mark India’s return to crewed orbital operations at the ISS.

2025-06-01T23:22:27.924532-07:00

IAF’s Group Captain Shukla Tapped for India’s First ISS Flight via Axiom Mission

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Bernard Harris and Peggy Whitson Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame as Whitson Prepares for Next Mission NASA astronauts Bernard Harris and Peggy Whitson were named to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at the annual induction ceremony. Harris accepted the honor in person, while Whitson was unable to attend as she continues final preparations for her next mission to the International Space Station.

2025-06-01T14:39:36.220686-07:00

Bernard Harris and Peggy Whitson Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame as Whitson Prepares for Next Mission

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Blue Origin’s 12th Crewed New Shepard Flight Carries Six to Space, Including First New Zealander Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-32 mission on May 31 launched six paying passengers—including New Zealand’s first astronaut—on a suborbital flight from West Texas. It marks the company’s 12th crewed New Shepard launch since 2021 and reflects continued commercial demand and ties to Huntsville’s Space Camp.

2025-05-31T08:04:24.372216-07:00

Blue Origin’s 12th Crewed New Shepard Flight Carries Six to Space, Including First New Zealander

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