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Watch: Artemis II's Fifth And Smallest Crew Member Walks Out Of Capsule After Splashdown
Rise is a zero-gravity indicator for lunar crews, selected from thousands of entries received from over 50 countries. The
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Artemis II Astronauts Return After Historic Moon Trip, 4 Lakh km From Earth
NASA's Artemis II Crew Returns Home After Historic 10-Day Moon Journey
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Artemis II Astronauts To Re-Enter Earth's Atmosphere Today After 10-Day Mission
If all goes well, US astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will end up bobbing safely in the ocean aboard their Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, shortly after 8 pm ET
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NASA Astronauts Reach Safe Orbit In Historic Moon Mission
The crew will spend roughly four days traveling to the lunar vicinity, where they will swing behind the moon's far side.
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"It's About Survival": Shubhanshu Shukla Highlights Noise Issue Inside Space Capsules
In a post shared on his X handle, Shubhanshu Shukla noted that space capsules are far from silent environments.
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Frigid Cold At Launch Site Delays NASA's 1st Artemis Moonshot With Astronauts
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
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NASA Pulls Out Artemis II Rocket to Launch Pad Ahead of Historic Moon Mission
NASA is preparing for a historic crewed lunar mission as the Artemis II rocket rolls to its launch pad this Saturday. The massive Space Launch System and Orion capsule will carry four astronauts on a Moon flyby, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future missions to Mars.
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SpaceX Crew-11 Splashes Down in First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the International Space Station
NASA has carried out the first medical evacuation of astronauts from the International Space Station after a crew member on SpaceX Crew-11 developed a critical medical condition. The mission was ended weeks early, with the Dragon capsule safely splashing down off California on January 15, 2026. The unprecedented return highlights NASA’s ability t...
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NASA Astronauts Begin Early Return Flight From ISS With Ailing Crew Member
A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station on Wednesday carrying a four-member crew on an emergency return flight to Earth necessitated by an unspecified serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts aboard.
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China to Launch Empty Shenzhou-22 Lifeboat After Shenzhou-20 Damage
After debris punctured a window on the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, China will launch an uncrewed Shenzhou-22 lifeboat to Tiangong to protect its crew. The capsule will deliver supplies and guarantee a safe return, highlighting growing orbital-debris dangers and echoing similar past incidents such as Russia’s Soyuz MS-22 failure.
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India Nears Human Spaceflight Goal with Successful Gaganyaan Parachute Drop
India achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions...
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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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ISRO Tests Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module in Key Rocket-Sled Trial
ISRO has successfully tested drogue parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at its Chandigarh facility. The rocket-sled trials simulated high-speed re-entry conditions, ensuring parachutes deploy and stabilize the capsule. This achievement marks a critical milestone as India prepares for its first crewed space mission, aiming to join the US, Russi...
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Astronauts Return To Earth With SpaceX After 5 Months At International Space Station
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's Starliner.
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SpaceX Crew-10 Astronauts Set to Return from International Space Station Aboard Dragon Capsule
NASA’s Crew-10 mission is wrapping up as four astronauts prepare to leave the ISS aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance on Aug. 7, 2025. After undocking at 12:05 p.m. EDT, the capsule will autonomously navigate reentry, with splashdown expected near California around 11:58 a.m.
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Watch: Artemis II's Fifth And Smallest Crew Member Walks Out Of Capsule After Splashdown
Rise is a zero-gravity indicator for lunar crews, selected from thousands of entries received from over 50 countries. The
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Artemis II Astronauts Return After Historic Moon Trip, 4 Lakh km From Earth
NASA's Artemis II Crew Returns Home After Historic 10-Day Moon Journey
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Artemis II Astronauts To Re-Enter Earth's Atmosphere Today After 10-Day Mission
If all goes well, US astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will end up bobbing safely in the ocean aboard their Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, shortly after 8 pm ET
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NASA Astronauts Reach Safe Orbit In Historic Moon Mission
The crew will spend roughly four days traveling to the lunar vicinity, where they will swing behind the moon's far side.
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"It's About Survival": Shubhanshu Shukla Highlights Noise Issue Inside Space Capsules
In a post shared on his X handle, Shubhanshu Shukla noted that space capsules are far from silent environments.
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Frigid Cold At Launch Site Delays NASA's 1st Artemis Moonshot With Astronauts
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
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NASA Pulls Out Artemis II Rocket to Launch Pad Ahead of Historic Moon Mission
NASA is preparing for a historic crewed lunar mission as the Artemis II rocket rolls to its launch pad this Saturday. The massive Space Launch System and Orion capsule will carry four astronauts on a Moon flyby, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future missions to Mars.
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SpaceX Crew-11 Splashes Down in First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the International Space Station
NASA has carried out the first medical evacuation of astronauts from the International Space Station after a crew member on SpaceX Crew-11 developed a critical medical condition. The mission was ended weeks early, with the Dragon capsule safely splashing down off California on January 15, 2026. The unprecedented return highlights NASA’s ability t...
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NASA Astronauts Begin Early Return Flight From ISS With Ailing Crew Member
A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station on Wednesday carrying a four-member crew on an emergency return flight to Earth necessitated by an unspecified serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts aboard.
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China to Launch Empty Shenzhou-22 Lifeboat After Shenzhou-20 Damage
After debris punctured a window on the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, China will launch an uncrewed Shenzhou-22 lifeboat to Tiangong to protect its crew. The capsule will deliver supplies and guarantee a safe return, highlighting growing orbital-debris dangers and echoing similar past incidents such as Russia’s Soyuz MS-22 failure.
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India Nears Human Spaceflight Goal with Successful Gaganyaan Parachute Drop
India achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions...
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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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ISRO Tests Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module in Key Rocket-Sled Trial
ISRO has successfully tested drogue parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at its Chandigarh facility. The rocket-sled trials simulated high-speed re-entry conditions, ensuring parachutes deploy and stabilize the capsule. This achievement marks a critical milestone as India prepares for its first crewed space mission, aiming to join the US, Russi...
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Astronauts Return To Earth With SpaceX After 5 Months At International Space Station
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's Starliner.
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SpaceX Crew-10 Astronauts Set to Return from International Space Station Aboard Dragon Capsule
NASA’s Crew-10 mission is wrapping up as four astronauts prepare to leave the ISS aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance on Aug. 7, 2025. After undocking at 12:05 p.m. EDT, the capsule will autonomously navigate reentry, with splashdown expected near California around 11:58 a.m.
