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NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission gears up for space station research
A host of scientific investigations await the crew of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission during their long-duration expedition aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke,
Privately funded crew returns to Earth in SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after commercial space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The International Space Station’s first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary headed back to Earth on Monday, wrapping up a private mission and catching a ride home with SpaceX. Their capsule undocked from the orbiting lab and aimed for a splashdown the next morning in the Pacific off the Southern California coast.
Former UNC student selected as commander for upcoming mission to International Space Station
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate will be a commander for a SpaceX mission to the International Space Station.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
SpaceX Dragon Returns Axiom-4 Crew to Earth From Space Station
A SpaceX capsule carrying Axiom Space Inc.’s crew of astronauts from four nations has reached Earth after 18 days aboard the International Space Station.
Axiom space crew returns from historic mission to International Space Station
Four astronauts returned to Earth after nearly three weeks at the International Space Station. The Axiom-4 mission marked the first visit to the ISS for astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary. It was commanded by U.
Shubhanshu Shukla Returns to Earth from ISS with Axiom-4 Crew
Shubhanshu Shukla Returns to Earth from ISS with Axiom-4 Crew
The handshake in orbit that made the International Space Station possible
In 1975, a meet-up between American and Soviet spacefarers in orbit showed that the superpowers could work together. Its ...
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Sierra Space, Mitsubishi to build spacecraft parts for International Space Station
Sierra Space Corp. has won a contract from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to build components for spacecraft docking on the International Space Station.
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Astronauts get haircuts at International Space Station barbershop
The mock barbershop comes after the astronauts had a cocktail party aboard the International Space Station. The post ...
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Otherworldly space images from a major photography competition
From a silhouetted space station to glowing comet tails and swirling stars, this year's ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the ...
UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus to command NASA SpaceX mission to International Space Station
An alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will command a SpaceX flight at the end of this month NASA said ...
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary return with NASA veteran from space station
NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson splashed down safely in the Pacific early on Tuesday after her fifth trip to the International Space Station, joined by crewmates from India, Poland ...
Voyager Technologies: High-Growth Core Segment With Starlab Space Station Upside
Voyager Technologies is a buy, backed by space commercialization, NASA funding, and national security tailwinds. Learn more ...
Florida students will ask questions of astronauts on space station: How to watch
Students in Southern Florida will have the chance Monday, July 14 to hear astronauts on the International Space Station ...
Indian Cabinet welcomes Group Captain Shukla’s return from space, lauds PM Modi’s visionary leadership
The Cabinet on Wednesday (July 16) accorded a heartfelt welcome to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his safe return from ...