The evacuation was the first such event in the history of the ISS.
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A number of companies are working on plans to extract precious resources from the Moon.
A crack in the window of a Chinese space capsule is the latest incident involving debris.
China has been building towards this mission for more than 20 years.
Nasa has reopened a SpaceX lunar landing contract to competitors.
The US space agency has opened up a lunar lander contract held by Space X to competition.
Astronauts generally can’t look out the window like you might in a car – a ‘virtual window’ could instead serve that purpose.
A planetary scientist who has participated in analog missions describes their value for planning space exploration – and learning about extreme environments on Earth.
The mission should launch on a flyby of the Moon in February 2026.
To understand what makes space exploration worthwhile, we need to look beyond rigid cost–benefit analysis.
Yes, astronauts have to drink water that used to be pee – but their urine is treated extensively, until it is safer to drink than some tap water on Earth.
Under the proposed budget, several major projects, such as the Mars Sample Return and the Space Launch System, would face cancellation.
A new wave of space travellers has sparked debate over how the term is used.
Billionaire CEO Jared Isaacman has worked closely with SpaceX. He expressed an interest in sending missions to both the Moon and Mars if confirmed.
Making spacesuits compatible with different spacecraft could protect astronauts during an emergency evacuation.
The astronauts were due to spend eight days on the ISS but ended up staying for nine months.
Figuring out how to make spacecraft more accessible to astronauts with physical disabilities can also make them safer for long-duration missions.
The Space Launch System is a crucial part of America’s plans to return to the Moon.
Disabled astronauts have lots to offer, but spaceflight has traditionally been limited to the able-bodied.
Nasa’s Moon programme has been hit by delays, while China aims to land by 2030.
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