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Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn't mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that
By Sean Cullen, Ezgi Merdin Uygur, Vanja Garaj published
How can space agencies and “space tourism” companies make spaceflight more inclusive for disabled astronauts?
Hera asteroid probe 'waves goodbye' at Earth and moon from 2.3 million miles away (image)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The moon is getting smaller in the window.
On this day in space! Nov. 6, 1572: Tycho supernova discovered
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Nov. 6, 1572, the German astronomer Wolfgang Schulër observed a supernova with his bare eyes.
World's 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test
By Mike Wall published
LignoSat could help change the way we build satellites.
Satellite survives impact with object in space, takes selfie to prove it (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
The 6mm hole was discovered accidentally in footage from an onboard camera.
Presidential Visions for Space Exploration: From Ike to Biden
By Mike Wall last updated
A brief look at how each American president helped shape and steer American activities in space.
Design an interstellar 'generation ship' to spend decades among the stars with Project Hyperion competition
By Conor Feehly published
A new design competition, dubbed Project Hyperion, is calling for submissions for the design of a crewed interstellar generation ship.
Why can't active NASA astronauts endorse US presidential candidates?
By Brett Tingley published
NASA astronauts can vote from space, but why can't they endorse political candidates? As it turns out, U.S. federal law specifically prohibits them from doing so.
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