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Technology
NASA’s short on spacesuits — and new ones may not be ready for upcoming missions
Mechanical engineer
Technology
This pressurized, skirt-like machine helps keep astronauts fit
The Hubble Space Telescope
Technology
One astronaut says his career seemed unlikely, ‘like growing up to be Spider-Man’
Samantha Cristoforetti of Italy shortly after landing near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
Science
She’s Italy’s rock star astronaut. And she has landed safely back home
Former astronaut Mark Kelly, left, stands across from his brother, Scott Kelly, the current commander of the International Space Station.
Science
A study of astronaut twins will give NASA some key genetic insight
The crew and back-up team for Ahad Momand's mission. Momand is third from the left.
Science
The only Afghan to ever fly in space almost didn’t make it back to Earth
Environment
Is there any chance Russia-US tensions could end up on the International Space Station?
Environment
Is there any chance Russia-US tensions could end up on the International Space Station?
Chris Hadfield playing in space.
Environment
Astronaut Chris Hadfield shows childhood dreams can come true
Mae Jemison’s Quest to Take us All into Space
Manned Space – 50 Years and Counting
Arts, Culture & Media
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s legacy
Shared Space
Global Politics
American astronauts find a home in Star City, Russia, outside Moscow
Environment
China’s first foray into space