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Soyuz MS-28 set for Nov. 27 Thanksgiving morning launch to ISS with NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts

Soyuz MS-28 will lift off from Baikonur at 4:27 a.m. ET on Nov. 27, carrying a NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts for an eight-month microgravity research mission to the International Space Station. They are due to dock about three hours later, increasing Expedition 73 from seven to ten.

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

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

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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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Senators Propose National Institute for Space Research to Safeguard U.S. Microgravity Programs as ISS Retirement Nears

2025-11-24T13:26:29.524361-08:00

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Soyuz MS-28 set for Nov. 27 Thanksgiving morning launch to ISS with NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts Soyuz MS-28 will lift off from Baikonur at 4:27 a.m. ET on Nov. 27, carrying a NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts for an eight-month microgravity research mission to the International Space Station. They are due to dock about three hours later, increasing Expedition 73 from seven to ten.

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

Soyuz MS-28 set for Nov. 27 Thanksgiving morning launch to ISS with NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos cosmonauts

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

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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

South China Morning Post

Pentagon opens probe of Sen. Mark Kelly after video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders' and warns of Navy recall The Pentagon opened an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot and former NASA astronaut, after a video in which he urged service members to defy 'illegal orders.' The Department says it received 'serious allegations of misconduct' and may recall him to Navy service.

2025-11-24T21:33:00.266020-08:00

Pentagon opens probe of Sen. Mark Kelly after video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders' and warns of Navy recall

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Senators Propose National Institute for Space Research to Safeguard U.S. Microgravity Programs as ISS Retirement Nears A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed creating a National Institute for Space Research to preserve and coordinate American microgravity science as the International Space Station approaches retirement, aiming to protect research continuity and domestic capabilities currently hosted on the ISS.

2025-11-24T13:26:29.524361-08:00

Senators Propose National Institute for Space Research to Safeguard U.S. Microgravity Programs as ISS Retirement Nears

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