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NASA Invites Private Astronaut Missions to International Space Station

NASA is soliciting proposals from U.S.-based companies for two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, continuing its expansion of commercial access to space. The missions, scheduled for 2026 and 2027, aim to boost the collaboration between private companies and NASA.

2025-04-07T08:06:18.683890-07:00

USA Today

SpaceX Fram2 Mission Completes Historic Polar Orbit with Pacific Splashdown

2025-04-04T09:43:38.571121-07:00

Associated Press

NASA Astronauts Embrace Post-Mission Life After Extended ISS Stay Due to Starliner Issues

2025-03-31T14:47:19.224880-07:00

Associated Press

James Webb Telescope Reduces Threat Level of Asteroid 2024 YR4

2025-04-02T14:16:00.117112-07:00

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Politico

NASA Plans Facility Consolidations Amid Budget Constraints Facing financial constraints, NASA announces plans to consolidate its facilities as a measure to mitigate budget cuts. Despite these consolidations, the acting administrator assures no mass layoffs are expected, focusing instead on operational adjustments to navigate the limited budget effectively.

2025-04-07T18:28:20.749753-07:00

NASA Plans Facility Consolidations Amid Budget Constraints

Reuters

Trump's NASA nominee Jared Isaacman prioritizes Moon over Mars Jared Isaacman, nominated by President Trump to lead NASA, reassured lawmakers that his primary focus is on returning astronauts to the Moon. This aligns NASA's agenda with a phased approach to space exploration, addressing concerns of bypassing the Moon for Mars directly.

2025-04-07T16:52:10.574863-07:00

Trump's NASA nominee Jared Isaacman prioritizes Moon over Mars

NASA Spaceflight

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Soyuz MS-27 Successfully Launches with International Crew to the ISS The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft, carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, has launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The crew is set for an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, marking another milestone in US-Russian collaboration in space exploration.

2025-04-07T15:07:04.422773-07:00

Soyuz MS-27 Successfully Launches with International Crew to the ISS

Axios

House Democrats Investigate Elon Musk's Conflicts with NASA House Democrats are probing potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk and NASA. The inquiry focuses on SpaceX's significant contracts with NASA, examining whether Musk's other business and government affiliations may pose ethical concerns.

2025-04-07T09:40:15.749116-07:00

House Democrats Investigate Elon Musk's Conflicts with NASA

Aviation Week

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NASA Invites Private Astronaut Missions to International Space Station NASA is soliciting proposals from U.S.-based companies for two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, continuing its expansion of commercial access to space. The missions, scheduled for 2026 and 2027, aim to boost the collaboration between private companies and NASA.

2025-04-07T08:06:18.683890-07:00

NASA Invites Private Astronaut Missions to International Space Station

Australian Financial Review

Space Centre Australia Partners with NASA for Rocket Launch Tech Space Centre Australia, a start-up chaired by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, is aiming to develop an Australian spaceport and horizontal rocket launch technology. Its partnership with NASA signals significant international cooperation and strengthens Australia's position in space exploration efforts.

2025-04-07T05:44:27.836105-07:00

Space Centre Australia Partners with NASA for Rocket Launch Tech

SpaceNews.com

NASA's Earth Science Missions at Risk Due to Budget Cuts NASA faces potential termination of key Earth science missions amid expected budget cuts in its science activities. This comes as the agency grapples with financial constraints that may impact its capacity for climate monitoring and other critical projects.

2025-04-07T05:04:17.448077-07:00

NASA's Earth Science Missions at Risk Due to Budget Cuts

gazette.com

US Space Leaders Call for Accelerated Efforts Amid Global Competition At the 40th Space Symposium, NASA leaders and lawmakers underscored the urgency of enhancing US space capabilities to counter China's and Russia's growing influence. Discussions focused on replacing the International Space Station and securing strategic advantages in an evolving space race.

2025-04-06T19:09:16.156981-07:00

US Space Leaders Call for Accelerated Efforts Amid Global Competition

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