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China will launch giant, reusable rockets next year to prep for human missions to the moon
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
China's new jumbo-size, reusable rockets are part of the country's plans to send humans to the moon by 2030.
New UAE astronauts prepare for Ramadan and family reunions: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
UAE astronauts Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla just finished basic training with NASA. They spoke about their plans for Ramadan and seeing family in a media report.
NASA, Boeing delay Starliner capsule's 1st astronaut launch to early May
By Mike Wall published
NASA and Boeing have delayed the first-ever crewed flight of the company's new Starliner capsule to early May, a slip of a few weeks.
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson 'super-pumped' for 3rd space mission (exclusive video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson will launch toward the ISS no earlier than March 21. She talks to Space.com about what she and other astronauts will do on the mission, her third spaceflight.
Pioneering women in space: A gallery of astronaut firsts
By Space.com Staff last updated
Women have set many records in space and achieved a number of spaceflight firsts. We take a look at some of these pioneering women in this gallery.
20 trailblazing women in astronomy and astrophysics
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
From discovering planets to following comets, women all over the world play a crucial role in astronomy.
Astronauts celebrate mentorships and milestones on International Women's Day 2024 (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
For International Women's Day, two newly graduated female NASA astronauts talked about the community of people that helped them join the corps.
Fly me to the moon: NASA accepting astronaut applications (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA wants a new group of astronauts. U.S. citizens have until April 2 to apply for chances to fly to low Earth orbit, the moon and maybe even Mars.
Is it time for a new Outer Space Treaty? Reports of Russian nuclear space weapon raise questions
By Brett Tingley published
Reports of a potential Russian nuclear space weapon recently ignited discussions about the Outer Space Treaty, an international agreement that set the norms for behavior in space.
NASA graduates new astronaut class as it begins recruiting for more
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
"The Flies" are ready to fly, so NASA is in need of some new flyboys (and gals). As the space agency welcomed its latest astronauts into its corps, NASA announced it is again accepting applications.
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