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Will astronauts aboard the ISS get to watch Super Bowl LX?
By Jeff Spry published
There are only three astronauts currently aboard the ISS, and two are Russian. Even so, NASA has plans to make sure the big game will be beamed up to orbit.

It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."

'I hope they forget all about Artemis 2': Moon astronauts are taking the long view
By Mike Wall published
NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission is historic, but it's designed to pave the way for even bigger things.

Watch NASA fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket today in critical prelaunch test
By Mike Wall published
NASA will conduct a crucial fueling test with its Artemis 2 moon rocket today (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live.

Chinese space tourism startup eyes 2028 for 1st crewed mission, signs celebrity for future flight
By Andrew Jones published
InterstellOr is already taking bookings for its planned suborbital flights and says it has attracted its first celebrity passenger, highlighting China's growing commercial space ambitions.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon puts Crew-12 SpaceX launch in delicate dance
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.

NASA and SpaceX move up launch of Crew-12 astronauts to Feb. 11 as relief crew after ISS medical evacuation
By Josh Dinner published
NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, which is currently operating with a skeleton crew.

40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine
By Elizabeth Howell published
Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.
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