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Former NASA chief tells Congress Artemis is 'doomed' and the US has 'lost a lot of time' — warns of losing Moon to China

At a Dec. 4 House Science Committee hearing, former NASA administrator Mike Griffin said the Artemis lunar program has "lost a lot of time" and is "doomed" without a fundamental reboot. Witnesses warned schedule, funding and technical setbacks risk ceding the Moon and broader space advantage to China.

2025-12-04T20:45:36.140539-08:00

Space.com

German named first European astronaut slated to fly to the Moon

2025-12-01T12:08:57.835785-08:00

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

SpaceNews.com

ESA secures record €22bn ministerial package, but exploration programmes face funding shortfalls

2025-11-27T12:22:30.681208-08:00

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Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts land in Kazakhstan aboard Soyuz MS‑27 after eight‑month ISS mission NASA astronaut Jonny Kim returned to Earth on Dec. 9 with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, landing near Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan aboard Soyuz MS‑27 after an eight‑month science mission to the International Space Station as part of Expedition 73. The crew concluded a long‑duration research increment.

2025-12-08T19:50:51.856165-08:00

Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts land in Kazakhstan aboard Soyuz MS‑27 after eight‑month ISS mission

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NASA extends CASIS agreement to manage ISS National Lab, likely a final extension NASA granted a short extension to its agreement with CASIS to continue managing the ISS's U.S. National Laboratory, likely the final renewal as the agency shifts responsibility toward commercial low‑Earth‑orbit platforms. The move preserves in‑orbit research access while NASA accelerates commercialization plans.

2025-12-08T03:32:58.541123-08:00

NASA extends CASIS agreement to manage ISS National Lab, likely a final extension

SpaceQ

Artemis 2: Hansen explains flywheel countermeasure to protect muscle and bone aboard Orion Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen explains using a compact flywheel exercise device aboard Orion to generate resistive loading in microgravity, a countermeasure to limit muscle atrophy and bone loss during the flyby and future longer missions. He outlines its planned operation and crew-health objectives.

2025-12-07T12:06:47.593795-08:00

Artemis 2: Hansen explains flywheel countermeasure to protect muscle and bone aboard Orion

Space.com

In-orbit menstrual-cup test shows feasibility and highlights need for more menstrual-management options A small-scale experiment sending a menstrual cup to orbit showed the device can function in microgravity, indicating reusable menstrual management is feasible for long-duration missions. Most current astronauts pause menstruation with hormones before flight; the test highlights the need to expand in‑flight options and procedures.

2025-12-07T05:08:23.390231-08:00

In-orbit menstrual-cup test shows feasibility and highlights need for more menstrual-management options

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Accident at Baikonur destroys maintenance cabin, indefinitely halts Russia’s crewed and cargo launches to the ISS A severe accident at Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome destroyed a maintenance cabin and has indefinitely halted the country’s ability to launch crewed Soyuz and uncrewed Progress cargo missions to the International Space Station. The incident removes Russia’s sole operable ground capability for scheduled crew rotations and cargo deliveries pending repair.

2025-12-06T17:54:02.709431-08:00

Accident at Baikonur destroys maintenance cabin, indefinitely halts Russia’s crewed and cargo launches to the ISS

Space.com

Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-37 to fly Michaela "Michi" Benthaus, poised to be first wheelchair user in space Blue Origin will launch New Shepard NS-37, a suborbital flight carrying six passengers including Michaela "Michi" Benthaus — who aims to become the first wheelchair user in space. The mission is a deliberate step to advance accessibility in commercial space tourism and increase public visibility for disability inclusion in spaceflight.

2025-12-05T08:08:44.482691-08:00

Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-37 to fly Michaela "Michi" Benthaus, poised to be first wheelchair user in space

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International Space Station enters final five planned years as partners prepare 2030 deorbit; new commander named Marking 25 years of continuous human presence, the International Space Station is entering its final five years of planned operations as NASA and international partners prepare an intentional deorbit around 2030. The station is also set for a change of command with a new commander taking the helm.

2025-12-05T07:00:52.037076-08:00

International Space Station enters final five planned years as partners prepare 2030 deorbit; new commander named

Space.com

Inaugural Global Space Awards to honor late Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell on Dec. 5 The inaugural Global Space Awards will be held Friday, Dec. 5 at London's Natural History Museum, where 340 guests will converge for a red‑carpet ceremony. The first awards will honor the late Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell and recognise achievements across commercial and scientific space sectors.

2025-12-05T06:06:06.852091-08:00

Inaugural Global Space Awards to honor late Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell on Dec. 5

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