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three astronauts in Apollo era spacesuits

'In our spacesuit collection for movies, we have replicas of pretty much every historic spacesuit that's been into space.' How the son of an aerospace machinist built some of Hollywood's most iconic astronaut looks (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

"I've had a number of NASA personnel come up and think that the one that was theirs was ours, and they're shocked."

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A man works with a scientific instrument aboard a spacecraft

Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut to fly into space, dies at 76

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The first Canadian astronaut to fly into space, Marc Garneau, died on June 4, 2025 at the age of 76. In addition to his three launches, Garneau also led the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

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an astronaut in a white spacesuit is seen from below and behind while on a spacewalk outside his space capsule. Earth below serves as a backdrop.

60 years ago, Ed White went out for walk | Space photo of the day for June 3, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

NASA astronaut Ed White is seen floating above Earth in the vacuum of space during the first American spacewalk on June 3, 1965.

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a Black man in a blue suit wearing a medal poses with a plaque depicting him and his astronaut mission patches. Behind him is a video screen showing the same with a woman.

Two space vets added to Astronaut Hall of Fame as one awaits launch

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame just held its annual induction ceremony, but one of this year's two honorees could not attend for a reason unique to all past enshrinements.

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an astronaut rises from the hatch of a circular space station node. A robotic arms stands in the distance on the elft.

Chinese astronauts add debris shield to Tiangong space station during 8-hour spacewalk (video)

By Josh Dinner published

Two Chinese astronauts completed an 8-hour spacewalk on May 22, successfully installing debris shielding on the exterior of the Tiangong space station.

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Artist's illustration of China's Tiangong space station.

New species of space-adapted bacteria discovered on China's Tiangong space station

By Andrew Jones published

A newly discovered bacterial species aboard China's Tiangong space station may offer insights into how life can survive and potentially thrive in space.

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Emily Calandrelli celebrates in front of the Blue Origin capsule after becoming the 100th woman in space.

The 100th woman in space: Emily Calandrelli talks about her Blue Origin flight and inspiring the next generation

By Samantha Mathewson published

As the 100th woman to travel to space, Calandrelli isn't just celebrating personal achievement — she's using her journey to inspire others and push the boundaries of STEM accessibility.

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An experimental dart-shaped rocket-powered aircraft

Need for speed? Watch this thrilling video from historic Stratolaunch Talon-A2 hypersonic flight (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Stratolaunch released a thrilling new video documenting its second hypersonic flight and full recovery for its Talon-A2 autonomous vehicle.

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a man and a boy, each dressed in spacesuits, pose wearing mission patches against a dark background

Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry,' stars in Goodnites campaign film

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Astronauts are helping to destigmatize a childhood experience by pointing out the similarities between what some kids wear to bed and what explorers wear into space.

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A view of a white module with the Indian flag painted on the side.

India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027

By Josh Dinner published

India now plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit for the first time no sooner than 2027, after completing a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin later this year.

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