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Scientists discover Moon cave that could be future home for astronauts

Some craters on the Moon in permanent shadow are also believed to hold frozen water that can provide drinking water and fuel for future missions.

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This is how NASA plans to get the ISS back from space

The International Space Station (ISS) is starting to show its age. This week, NASA and SpaceX have unveiled their plan for its retirement.

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Missy Elliott song sent to space: A brief history of ET music

After NASA broadcast the song 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' into space, we look back at what other songs have entered the cosmos.

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Crew of NASA's simulated Mars mission exit habitat after a year

The simulated mission to Mars was part of NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog project.

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Swedish spaceport gears up for future European satellite launches

The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is partnering with US and South Korean rocket providers with a focus on sustainability and national security.

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What happens now for the astronauts on the ISS?

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the first crew on Boeing’s Starliner, are on the ISS and awaiting a return date to Earth. What happens now?

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Astronauts’ return to Earth delayed due to technical issues

Two astronauts are stuck in space waiting for the ability to return back to Earth due to technical difficulties, officials said.

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Chinese craft lands on Moon's far side amid global rivalry in space

The Chinese craft is now in the South Pole-Aitken Basin and will try to collect two kilos of Moon rock and debris to bring back to Earth.

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Sun’s magnetic field may originate close to surface, experts say

Researchers say the new finding could help predict periods of extreme solar storms.

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Viva Tech: Within 7 years we will be able to travel to Mars, says Musk

Elon Musk spoke about not trusting OpenAI, Gemini’s values, and a future on Mars at VivaTech 2024.

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Astronomers find new Earth-sized exoplanet 55 light-years away

The research team plans to study the exoplanet’s surface using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

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First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight reaches space at age 90

He is the oldest person to reach the edge of space.

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Abandoned liftoff means Boeing's first space foray stays earthbound

Boeing called off its first attempted launch ferrying two NASA test astronauts to the ISS because of a valve problem on its Starliner capsule.

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Boeing set to launch its first human spaceflight after years of delay

Boeing’s new Starliner capsule will launch NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station on May 6 local time.

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Astronauts prepare for arrival of Boeing's Starliner at space station

Boeing is due to launch the company’s first-ever crewed mission next week.

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How to earn €18,000 for 2 months' work all without leaving your bed

Long periods spent in space can impair sensory perceptions and motor reactions. This study hopes to tackle those challenges so missions aren't jeopardised.

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Mystery object that smashed through roof of home came from ISS - NASA

The object, which weighed nearly a kilogram and tore through the roof of a home in the US, was confirmed to be part of equipment from the ISS.

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Mars had more water for longer than previously thought, study suggests

The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars' Gale Crater for more than a decade, analysing the minerals on its surface.

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Russia aborts ISS launch for 3 astronauts moments before lift off

Russia halted a Soyuz launch to the ISS seconds before takeoff due to a safety issue, ensuring the crew's safety. Despite tensions over Ukraine, the ISS symbolizes ongoing Russia-West cooperation.

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There are about to be a lot more missions to the Moon. Here’s why

The successful lunar mission by Intuitive Machines last month was in part subsidised by NASA - and it's only the beginning.