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Returning astronauts to the moon is NASA's biggest challenge, but not its only one: report

NASA's Office of the Inspector General 2023 annual report highlights 7 major challenges, including the return of humans to the moon and the retirement of the International Space Station.

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SpaceX, NASA delay CRS-29 cargo launch again, to Nov. 9

SpaceX and NASA have delayed the next Dragon cargo launch to the International Space Station by two additional days, to Nov. 9.

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China's Shenzhou 16 astronauts apparently landed with a ripped parachute (photo)

China's Shenzhou 16 astronauts landed safely on Earth this week despite an apparent hole appearing in their return capsule's parachute.

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NASA astronauts complete 4th-ever all-female spacewalk outside International Space Station

NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara completed their first spacewalk together outside of the International Space Station, the fourth all-female EVA (extravehicular activity) in history.

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Future moon astronauts may 3D-print their supplies using lunar minerals

Microgravity 3D printing using a precious mineral abundant on the moon could help astronauts build on-demand supplies, shield themselves from UV radiation and even refine water, new study shows.

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SpaceX, NASA delay CRS-29 cargo launch to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX have delayed the next Dragon cargo spacecraft launch to the International Space Station by two days, to Nov. 7 for extra preparations.

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New water system that could aid Artemis moon astronauts gets a test on the ISS

A small, efficient water dispenser that could aid NASA's Artemis moon program is getting a test on the International Space Station.

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Chinese astronauts return after 6 months

Shenzhou 16 taikonauts return to earth from Tiangong space station

Salon

Watch 2 NASA astronauts conduct 4th-ever all-female spacewalk today

Two NASA astronauts will conduct the fourth all-female spacewalk of all time on Wednesday (Nov. 1), and you can watch the action live.

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International Space Station astronauts show off creative outfits for Halloween

Astronauts on the International Space Station got all dressed up for Halloween Oct. 31. More costume changes are coming Nov. 1, with an all-woman spacewalk on deck.

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China's Shenzhou 16 astronauts hand over Tiangong space station to new crew (video)

The departing Shenzhou 16 astronauts handed over control of the Tiangong space station to the newly arrived Shenzhou 17 crew during a short ceremony on Sunday (Oct. 29).

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Can humans reproduce in space? Mouse breakthrough on ISS a promising sign

Scientists successfully grew mouse embryos aboard the International Space Station in a landmark study that implies humans could reproduce in space.

Space

Putin aims to have Russian space station by 2027

President Vladimir Putin said the first segment of Russia’s new orbital station, which Moscow sees as the next logical development in space exploration after the International Space Station should be put into operation by 2027.

The Hindu

3 astronauts return to Earth after 6-month stay on China's space station

Three astronauts have returned to Earth after six months aboard China's orbiting space station

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The Hindu

Mouse embryos grown in space for first time: Japan researchers

Japanese scientists successfully grew mouse embryos in space, demonstrating that mammals may be able to thrive in microgravity. Embryos were sent to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2021, thawed and grown for four days. Analysis of the blastocysts that were sent back to Earth showed no significant changes in…

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Australian school students are experimenting with 'space veggies' in a NASA initiative

A pink glow is shining on the faces of enthusiastic students as they tend to plants in purpose-built grow boxes for space stations.

The Guardian - UK

‘It only makes the news when the toilets stop working’: has the 25-year-old International Space Station been a waste of space?

The ISS is destined to be sent spiralling into the Pacific Ocean in 2031, yet the controversy over the £120bn behemoth continues

The Guardian - UK

Samantha Harvey: ‘I like Alien as much as anybody else. But I see this novel as space pastoral’

The novelist who’s been likened to Virginia Woolf on her new book set on the International Space Station, how insomnia has changed the way she thinks – and her fascination with time and faith

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The Independent UK

China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030

China has launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon before 2030

Evening Standard

Could Tim Peake return to ISS to lead Brit space squad? Tech & Science Daily podcast

The UK Space Agency has signed a ‘groundbreaking’ agreement to send a UK team of astronauts to the International Space Station to carry out scientific experiments in microgravity.

The Independent UK

China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew

China has announced plans to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the country's next three-member crew for its orbiting space station

The Guardian - UK

Tim Peake to quit retirement to lead UK’s first astronaut mission

British astronaut last flew to International Space Station in 2015 as European Space Agency astronaut

The Hindu

ISRO chief Somnath says space agency prefers woman fighter test pilots for its manned mission, possible in future

ISRO prefers female fighter test pilots/scientists for Gaganyaan mission. ISRO to send female humanoid robot in unmanned Gaganyaan mission next year. ISRO's target to put operational space station by 2035.

The Hindu

PM Modi “directs” ISRO to land man on moon by 2040

PM Modi chaired the meeting to assess the progress of the Gaganyaan mission and outline the future of Indian space exploration

The Hindu

PM reviews readiness of Gaganyaan ahead of flight test vehicle abort mission-1 on October 21

India aims to send astronaut to moon by 2040; PM Modi directs space dept. to develop roadmap for moon exploration; plans for Indian Space Station by 2035; missions to Venus and Mars also planned.

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