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NASA Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions
NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars mi...
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NASA Races to Restore Contact With MAVEN Mars Orbiter After Weeks of Silence
NASA has resumed efforts to reestablish contact with the MAVEN spacecraft after Mars emerged from solar conjunction. Engineers are using the Deep Space Network and studying recovered data from December 6 to determine what caused the communication loss and assess the spacecraft’s condition.
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NASA Evaluates Early Liftoff for SpaceX Crew-12 Following Rare ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA has announced a pair of news conferences on Jan. 30 to discuss final preparations for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. The four-astronaut flight, launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in February 2026, is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will support ongoing research and station maintenance during a month...
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NASA Confirms Historic Artifacts Will Fly on Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission will carry historic artefacts into lunar orbit in 2026, marking the first crewed Artemis flight and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The flight kit includes pieces from the Wright Flyer, Apollo and Shuttle-era flags, early lunar imagery, and contributions from international partners and public outreach campaig...
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Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits
Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years of Space Service
NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams will retire in December 2025 after nearly three decades of service. A veteran of three space missions, she logged 608 days in orbit, led the ISS twice, and set records that continue to shape human spaceflight and future Artemis missions.
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NASA Selects Three New Lunar Science Instruments for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA has selected three new lunar science instruments to fly to the Moon under the Artemis program through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. Delivered by U.S. commercial landers by 2028, the payloads will map surface temperatures, probe subsurface heat flow, and measure radiation, supporting future astronaut safety, navigation, and ...
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After 27 Years, 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space, Sunita Williams Retires
The retirement, announced by NASA on Tuesday, came into effect just after last Christmas, on December 27, 2025.
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'Would Love To Go To The Moon, But Husband Would Kill Me': Sunita Williams To NDTV
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams has always been known for her courage, her quiet confidence, and an unwavering belief in teamwork.
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"Incredibly Interesting Samples": Indian Scientist At Davos On Search For Life On Mars
Meenakshi Wadhwa, who is among the world's finest planetary scientists, was responsible for looking for life on Mars based on return data from the rovers on the Red Planet.
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NASA To Launch Historic Artemis II Mission In Feb. How To Send Your Name To Moon
NASA's Artemis II rocket is scheduled to blast off as early as February 6.
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NASA Confirms Expedition 74 Will Continue ISS Work After Crew-11 Exit
NASA has confirmed that the three-member Expedition 74 crew will continue operations aboard the International Space Station following the early return of SpaceX Crew-11. U.S. astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are carrying out scientific experiments and routine maintenance while awaiting the arriv...
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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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NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years
While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical checks.
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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 Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions
NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars mi...
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NASA Races to Restore Contact With MAVEN Mars Orbiter After Weeks of Silence
NASA has resumed efforts to reestablish contact with the MAVEN spacecraft after Mars emerged from solar conjunction. Engineers are using the Deep Space Network and studying recovered data from December 6 to determine what caused the communication loss and assess the spacecraft’s condition.
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NASA Evaluates Early Liftoff for SpaceX Crew-12 Following Rare ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA has announced a pair of news conferences on Jan. 30 to discuss final preparations for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. The four-astronaut flight, launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in February 2026, is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will support ongoing research and station maintenance during a month...
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NASA Confirms Historic Artifacts Will Fly on Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission will carry historic artefacts into lunar orbit in 2026, marking the first crewed Artemis flight and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The flight kit includes pieces from the Wright Flyer, Apollo and Shuttle-era flags, early lunar imagery, and contributions from international partners and public outreach campaig...
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Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits
Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years of Space Service
NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams will retire in December 2025 after nearly three decades of service. A veteran of three space missions, she logged 608 days in orbit, led the ISS twice, and set records that continue to shape human spaceflight and future Artemis missions.
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NASA Selects Three New Lunar Science Instruments for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA has selected three new lunar science instruments to fly to the Moon under the Artemis program through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. Delivered by U.S. commercial landers by 2028, the payloads will map surface temperatures, probe subsurface heat flow, and measure radiation, supporting future astronaut safety, navigation, and ...
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After 27 Years, 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space, Sunita Williams Retires
The retirement, announced by NASA on Tuesday, came into effect just after last Christmas, on December 27, 2025.
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'Would Love To Go To The Moon, But Husband Would Kill Me': Sunita Williams To NDTV
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams has always been known for her courage, her quiet confidence, and an unwavering belief in teamwork.
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"Incredibly Interesting Samples": Indian Scientist At Davos On Search For Life On Mars
Meenakshi Wadhwa, who is among the world's finest planetary scientists, was responsible for looking for life on Mars based on return data from the rovers on the Red Planet.
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NASA To Launch Historic Artemis II Mission In Feb. How To Send Your Name To Moon
NASA's Artemis II rocket is scheduled to blast off as early as February 6.
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NASA Confirms Expedition 74 Will Continue ISS Work After Crew-11 Exit
NASA has confirmed that the three-member Expedition 74 crew will continue operations aboard the International Space Station following the early return of SpaceX Crew-11. U.S. astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are carrying out scientific experiments and routine maintenance while awaiting the arriv...
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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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NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years
While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical checks.
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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...
