Artemis II will send a crew of four astronauts on a journey around the moon as the United States prepares to send American astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than five decades. Derek Demeter/Central Florida Public Media hide caption toggle caption Derek Demeter/Central Florida Public Media NASA on Saturday rolled out […]
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Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says : NPR
In this photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporate on Friday, July 25, 2025, a Soyuz rocket lifts off from a launch site in Vostochny in far eastern Russia carrying an Iranian satellite along with Russian satellites into orbit. Ivan Timoshenko/Roscosmos State Space Corporate via AP hide caption toggle caption Ivan Timoshenko/Roscosmos State Space Corporate […]
Thanksgiving in orbit means traditional fare plus lobster : NPR
As well as the traditional Thanksgiving fare, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station will enjoy clams, smoked salmon and lobster. NASA webcast hide caption toggle caption NASA webcast About 250 miles above the Earth, NASA astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) will enjoy an off-duty day for Thanksgiving, along with a group […]