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Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station took manual control of an incoming Progress 86 cargo ship on Sunday, Dec. 3, due to an autopilot issue.

As part of his mission to the International Space Station more than more than 20 years ago, former French astronaut Philippe Perrin got to perform three spacewalks. He tells RFI about the most distinct memories of his mission above the Earth.

Investigation report reveals effective maintenance of electrical infrastructure could have prevented Soundharya, 23, and her baby's electrocution. Short circuit at Load Break Switch due to rat gnawing caused events leading to accident. Vermin proofing and earth guarding absent. High Impedance Fault Protection Systems recommended to prevent future accidents. Conversion of…

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A legacy of European-built and operated space modules, which began in Earth orbit and is now heading for the moon, got its start with Spacelab 40 years ago.

Dec. 3, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained.

Set to launch to the ISS in Jan. 2024, the commercial mission Axiom-3 will continue to push the frontiers of science by conducting an array of experiments in microgravity.

Chinese astronauts recently captured the first clear shot of the completed Tiangong space station as they were leaving the orbiting habitat to return to Earth.

A childhood fascination led to the Apollo 13 star launching his spectacular immersive experience of the moon landings in London

Humans will likely die long before our planet does.

With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks have turned their focus on contagious effects on human health