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Expedition 73 Kicks Off on ISS with Seven-Person Crew and First EVA

Expedition 73 is now underway aboard the International Space Station with seven crew members restoring full-capacity operations. On Thursday, the team conducted its first spacewalk of the mission, carrying out essential maintenance tasks on station hardware.

2025-05-02T13:54:43.294517-07:00

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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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McClain and Ayers Complete 5th All-Female EVA to Prep ISS for New Solar Arrays

2025-05-01T07:16:00.304528-07:00

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Jared Isaacman's NASA Administrator Nomination Advances to Full Senate

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

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Paul Van Hoeydonck, sculptor of Apollo 15’s ‘Fallen Astronaut,’ dies at 99 Belgian artist Paul Van Hoeydonck, creator of the ‘Fallen Astronaut’ figurine left on the moon by Apollo 15 in 1971 to honor fallen space explorers, died on May 3 at his home in Antwerp. He was 99.

2025-05-03T18:14:34.323580-07:00

Paul Van Hoeydonck, sculptor of Apollo 15’s ‘Fallen Astronaut,’ dies at 99

The Conversation

Defining the Astronaut: Private Space Tourism Sparks Debate Over Prestigious Title A surge in private suborbital and orbital flights has reignited questions about who merits the “astronaut” designation. As companies like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic expand commercial access, regulators, space agencies and industry experts are wrestling with training criteria, mission roles and the prestige attached to the title.

2025-05-03T10:35:09.129806-07:00

Defining the Astronaut: Private Space Tourism Sparks Debate Over Prestigious Title

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Expedition 73 Kicks Off on ISS with Seven-Person Crew and First EVA Expedition 73 is now underway aboard the International Space Station with seven crew members restoring full-capacity operations. On Thursday, the team conducted its first spacewalk of the mission, carrying out essential maintenance tasks on station hardware.

2025-05-02T13:54:43.294517-07:00

Expedition 73 Kicks Off on ISS with Seven-Person Crew and First EVA

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Lockheed Martin Delivers Flight-Ready Orion Capsule for Artemis II Moon Mission Lockheed Martin has handed over the fully tested and assembled Orion spacecraft to NASA ahead of its Artemis II mission, set to carry four astronauts around the Moon in early 2026. The delivery marks the completion of Orion development and transitions the program into launch preparations.

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

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

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McClain and Ayers Complete 5th All-Female EVA to Prep ISS for New Solar Arrays NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers successfully completed a 5-hour, 44-minute spacewalk on May 1, the fifth all-female EVA in ISS history, during which they installed a mounting bracket for future rollout solar arrays and relocated a station communications antenna.

2025-05-01T07:16:00.304528-07:00

McClain and Ayers Complete 5th All-Female EVA to Prep ISS for New Solar Arrays

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NASA Proposes Shift to Privatized Astronaut Rescue Services NASA is exploring the possibility of privatizing astronaut rescue services, a role traditionally held by the U.S. military. This shift aims to leverage commercial capabilities and reduce reliance on military resources, aligning with broader trends in commercial space partnerships.

2025-04-30T11:05:00.656383-07:00

NASA Proposes Shift to Privatized Astronaut Rescue Services

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Jared Isaacman's NASA Administrator Nomination Advances to Full Senate The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has voted 19-9 to advance Jared Isaacman's nomination to the full Senate for NASA Administrator. Despite scrutiny over his ties to Elon Musk, Isaacman has assured commitment to both lunar and Martian missions, maintaining NASA's strategic objectives in space exploration.

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

Jared Isaacman's NASA Administrator Nomination Advances to Full Senate

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SpaceValley Foundation Appoints First Space Tourism Director The SpaceValley Foundation in Albuquerque has appointed Sheli Hinds Armstrong as its first space tourism director, underscoring New Mexico's expanding role in the burgeoning space tourism sector. This move highlights the region's commitment to fostering public engagement and increasing opportunities within the space industry.

2025-04-30T05:52:09.615913-07:00

SpaceValley Foundation Appoints First Space Tourism Director

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