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Associated Press

Soyuz MS-26 Returns to Earth with US and Russian Crew After 220 Days in Space

The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft safely returned to Earth, landing in Kazakhstan with NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner after a 220-day mission aboard the ISS. This mission highlights ongoing collaboration in space exploration between NASA and Roscosmos.

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

Space.com

Expedition 72 Crew Prepares for Soyuz MS-26 Earth Landing

2025-04-19T02:07:54.232033-07:00

SpaceNews.com

NASA Safety Panel Raises Alarm on ISS Aging Risks

2025-04-17T19:21:18.192553-07:00

Washington Post

Blue Origin's First All-Female Crew Completes New Shepard Suborbital Flight

2025-04-14T06:44:05.736896-07:00

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Soyuz MS-26 Returns to Earth with US and Russian Crew After 220 Days in Space The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft safely returned to Earth, landing in Kazakhstan with NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner after a 220-day mission aboard the ISS. This mission highlights ongoing collaboration in space exploration between NASA and Roscosmos.

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

Soyuz MS-26 Returns to Earth with US and Russian Crew After 220 Days in Space

thecut.com

Amanda Nguyen's Unexpected Opportunity with Blue Origin Amanda Nguyen, once unsure of her chances to reach space, has been given a lifeline by Blue Origin. Jeff Bezos's company reached out, reigniting her aspirations and placing her on the path to a potential journey beyond Earth's atmosphere.

2025-04-19T10:20:19.365880-07:00

Amanda Nguyen's Unexpected Opportunity with Blue Origin

chron.com

Cost and Value of Texas Space Tourism Highlight Emerging Challenges The growing interest in Texas space tourism reveals the high costs associated with such journeys, from $150 for transport to $500 for a hotel stay. This trend underscores the industry's pricing dynamics as commercial space travel seeks to attract participants despite significant financial barriers.

2025-04-19T10:12:14.503925-07:00

Cost and Value of Texas Space Tourism Highlight Emerging Challenges

supercluster.com

Violence at Antarctic Station Raises Concerns for Mars Mission Suitability The recent allegations of violence at a polar research station in Antarctica's Queen Maud Land highlight potential issues with psychological testing procedures for isolated mission environments. These incidents raise urgent questions about the readiness of future Mars missions, which will entail similar isolation and psychological challenges.

2025-04-19T08:19:34.353964-07:00

Violence at Antarctic Station Raises Concerns for Mars Mission Suitability

Space.com

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Expedition 72 Crew Prepares for Soyuz MS-26 Earth Landing NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Aleksey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner undocked from the ISS aboard Soyuz MS-26, initiating their return journey to Earth. The spacecraft is scheduled for a parachute-assisted landing on Kazakhstan's steppe after a deorbit maneuver.

2025-04-19T02:07:54.232033-07:00

Expedition 72 Crew Prepares for Soyuz MS-26 Earth Landing

orlandosentinel.com

Lucy Spacecraft Set for Second Close Encounter with Asteroid NASA's Lucy spacecraft, launched in 2021, is approaching its second asteroid encounter as part of its mission to study the origins of planetary formation. The spacecraft will soon pass a small asteroid, advancing our understanding of the solar system's early history.

2025-04-18T14:42:05.587647-07:00

Lucy Spacecraft Set for Second Close Encounter with Asteroid

Space.com

Expedition 72 Winds Down as Crew Prepares to Depart ISS As Expedition 72 concludes, the International Space Station prepares for a transition with the departure of three veteran crewmembers on Saturday. The crew has been actively engaged in cargo mission preparations, spacesuit checks, and essential microgravity research leading up to this changeover.

2025-04-18T13:37:56.580358-07:00

Expedition 72 Winds Down as Crew Prepares to Depart ISS

Space.com

Historic ISS Command Transfer Highlights International Collaboration In a symbolic ceremony aboard the International Space Station, Russian cosmonaut transferred command to a Japanese astronaut, underscoring the International Space Station's enduring role as a platform for international cooperation. This transfer precedes the return of three space travelers, continuing the collaborative spirit amidst complex global dynamics.

2025-04-18T13:37:56.580358-07:00

Historic ISS Command Transfer Highlights International Collaboration

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