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"Pune Sparkles, Bengaluru Shimmers": Shubhanshu Shukla Posts Video Of India From Space On Diwali
The clip, filmed during his 18-day orbital mission, shows India glowing brilliantly from southwest to northeast.
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Vast Space to Launch Haven-1, the World’s First Private Space Station in 2026
Vast Space’s Haven-1, a single-module orbital lab, will launch in 2026 via SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Designed for four astronauts on short missions, it features life-support systems tested with NASA and a domed observation window, marking a milestone in private space habitats.
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Microbes Vital For Human Health Show Resilience In Spaceflight, Study Finds
The bacteria spores can survive rapid acceleration, short-duration microgravity and rapid deceleration.
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Expedition 73 Astronauts Conduct Physics Experiments, Health Research, and Tech Tests on ISS
The Expedition 73 Crew commences the week by configuring advanced physics, blood circulation studies, and more at the International Space Station.
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"MiG-21 Has Been A Huge Part Of My Life": Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is witnessing the final flight of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) iconic fighter jet MiG-21 on Friday, said he has spent a "big part of his life" with the aircraft.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's Study May Help Astronauts With Diabetes To Travel To Space
Astronauts with diabetes may soon be able to undertake space missions safely, a study conducted during Shubhanshu Shukla's travel to the International Space Station has found.
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Artemis II Crew Members Reveal Name Of Orion Spacecraft For Moon Mission
The name aligns with shared values of NASA, highlighting the importance of trust and teamwork.
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NASA’s Astrobee Robots Gain New Capabilities via Arkisys Partnership
NASA has partnered with Arkisys to extend the Astrobee robotic mission aboard the ISS. The free-flying robots are set to support future exploration by performing spacecraft maintenance and assisting astronauts. The collaboration sustains a platform vital for testing new technologies in microgravity as NASA prepares missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Artemis 2 Orion Capsule Named “Integrity” for Upcoming Moon Flyby
On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA’s Artemis 2 crew announced their Orion spacecraft will be called Integrity. The name symbolizes trust and respect as four astronauts prepare for a 10-day flight around the Moon, the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades.
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SpaceX Launches IMAP, CGO, SWFO-L1 to Probe Solar Frontier and Space Weather
A Falcon 9 lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 24, 2025, carrying NASA’s IMAP, CGO, and SWFO-L1 spacecraft. The mission aims to chart the heliosphere’s boundary, monitor Earth’s geocorona, and deliver constant space-weather alerts, protecting satellites and astronauts while expanding knowledge of the solar system’s outer edge.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Dramatic Images Of Super Typhoon Ragasa As Seen From Space
The powerful Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong province.
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NASA Targets February 2026 Window for Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission
NASA plans its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years with Artemis 2, possibly launching Feb. 5, 2026. The 10-day flight will carry four astronauts around the Moon to validate deep-space systems and prepare for a lunar landing on Artemis 3.
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Video: Shubhanshu Shukla Explains Space Life In Perpetual Free Fall
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has shown the world what "falling forever" looks like in space. In a video, he offered a peek into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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Watch: Subhanshu Shukla Demonstrates How Astronauts Administer CPR In Space
Shubhanshu Shukla revealed that astronauts are taught to be either a doctor, nurse or support staff, depending on the situation in space.
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NASA Selects 10 New Astronauts to Support Future Moon and Mars Missions
NASA has unveiled its 2025 astronaut class, selecting 10 candidates from over 8,000 applicants. For the first time, women make up the majority. Their training will prepare them for missions to the ISS, Artemis lunar exploration, and ultimately crewed missions to Mars, supporting NASA’s bold long-term spaceflight goals.
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"Pune Sparkles, Bengaluru Shimmers": Shubhanshu Shukla Posts Video Of India From Space On Diwali
The clip, filmed during his 18-day orbital mission, shows India glowing brilliantly from southwest to northeast.
-
Vast Space to Launch Haven-1, the World’s First Private Space Station in 2026
Vast Space’s Haven-1, a single-module orbital lab, will launch in 2026 via SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Designed for four astronauts on short missions, it features life-support systems tested with NASA and a domed observation window, marking a milestone in private space habitats.
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Microbes Vital For Human Health Show Resilience In Spaceflight, Study Finds
The bacteria spores can survive rapid acceleration, short-duration microgravity and rapid deceleration.
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Expedition 73 Astronauts Conduct Physics Experiments, Health Research, and Tech Tests on ISS
The Expedition 73 Crew commences the week by configuring advanced physics, blood circulation studies, and more at the International Space Station.
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"MiG-21 Has Been A Huge Part Of My Life": Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is witnessing the final flight of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) iconic fighter jet MiG-21 on Friday, said he has spent a "big part of his life" with the aircraft.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's Study May Help Astronauts With Diabetes To Travel To Space
Astronauts with diabetes may soon be able to undertake space missions safely, a study conducted during Shubhanshu Shukla's travel to the International Space Station has found.
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Artemis II Crew Members Reveal Name Of Orion Spacecraft For Moon Mission
The name aligns with shared values of NASA, highlighting the importance of trust and teamwork.
-
NASA’s Astrobee Robots Gain New Capabilities via Arkisys Partnership
NASA has partnered with Arkisys to extend the Astrobee robotic mission aboard the ISS. The free-flying robots are set to support future exploration by performing spacecraft maintenance and assisting astronauts. The collaboration sustains a platform vital for testing new technologies in microgravity as NASA prepares missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Artemis 2 Orion Capsule Named “Integrity” for Upcoming Moon Flyby
On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA’s Artemis 2 crew announced their Orion spacecraft will be called Integrity. The name symbolizes trust and respect as four astronauts prepare for a 10-day flight around the Moon, the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades.
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SpaceX Launches IMAP, CGO, SWFO-L1 to Probe Solar Frontier and Space Weather
A Falcon 9 lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 24, 2025, carrying NASA’s IMAP, CGO, and SWFO-L1 spacecraft. The mission aims to chart the heliosphere’s boundary, monitor Earth’s geocorona, and deliver constant space-weather alerts, protecting satellites and astronauts while expanding knowledge of the solar system’s outer edge.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Dramatic Images Of Super Typhoon Ragasa As Seen From Space
The powerful Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong province.
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NASA Targets February 2026 Window for Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission
NASA plans its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years with Artemis 2, possibly launching Feb. 5, 2026. The 10-day flight will carry four astronauts around the Moon to validate deep-space systems and prepare for a lunar landing on Artemis 3.
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Video: Shubhanshu Shukla Explains Space Life In Perpetual Free Fall
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has shown the world what "falling forever" looks like in space. In a video, he offered a peek into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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Watch: Subhanshu Shukla Demonstrates How Astronauts Administer CPR In Space
Shubhanshu Shukla revealed that astronauts are taught to be either a doctor, nurse or support staff, depending on the situation in space.
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NASA Selects 10 New Astronauts to Support Future Moon and Mars Missions
NASA has unveiled its 2025 astronaut class, selecting 10 candidates from over 8,000 applicants. For the first time, women make up the majority. Their training will prepare them for missions to the ISS, Artemis lunar exploration, and ultimately crewed missions to Mars, supporting NASA’s bold long-term spaceflight goals.
