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Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn't mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that
By Sean Cullen, Ezgi Merdin Uygur, Vanja Garaj published
How can space agencies and “space tourism” companies make spaceflight more inclusive for disabled astronauts?
Why can't active NASA astronauts endorse US presidential candidates?
By Brett Tingley published
NASA astronauts can vote from space, but why can't they endorse political candidates? As it turns out, U.S. federal law specifically prohibits them from doing so.
India delays its 1st-ever Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2026
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
India plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit no sooner than 2026, roughly a year past the previously known timeline, following a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin in December.
Space isn’t all about the 'race' – rival superpowers must work together for a better future
By Art Cotterell published
What is this latest “space race” about, and are there pathways to common ground? History suggests these do exist. As a space governance specialist, I argue our future depends on it.
China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts take the reins of Tiangong space station (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China's three-person Shenzhou 18 crew have passed the keys to the Tiangong space station to its new occupants.
Boeing can recover from its Starliner troubles, but it can’t afford any other misfires
By Loizos Heracleous published
The partial failure of Starliner’s mission doesn’t help Boeing’s effort to bounce back from its problems.
Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
By Thomas G. Roberts published
The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the Moon and hear a woman’s voice on the line.
Artemis 2 astronauts train for emergencies with Orion spacecraft ahead of 2025 moon launch (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Their emergency procedures focused on getting the door open quickly.
China wants to make its Tiangong space station bigger and better
By Andrew Jones published
China has been operating its completed Tiangong space station for almost two years and is now looking to expand its capabilities with new modules and spacecraft.
NASA's Robonaut-2 reunited with its ride into space at Smithsonian
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA's space shuttle Discovery has been reunited with one of its last crew members. The National Air and Space Museum debuted Robonaut-2 (R2), NASA's first dexterous humanoid robot flown into space.
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