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Science
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Megan McArthur, first woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon, retires from NASA after more than two decades

Megan McArthur, with a PhD in oceanography and experience piloting submarines and spacecraft, logged 213 orbital days and is retiring from NASA after two decades.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97

Jim Lovell's leadership during the Apollo 13 mission became legendary when he uttered, "Houston, we've had a problem," after an oxygen tank exploded, demonstrating remarkable calm under pressure. His crew undertook a herculean effort to return safely.
US news
#nasa
fromFuturism
5 months ago
Retirement

NASA's Oldest Astronaut Reports That Something Strange Happened to His Body When He Went to Space

Women in technology
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: After spacewalking, an astronaut strikes lightning

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers showcases the awe of space through her experience and imagery of Earth's weather from the International Space Station.
fromFuturism
5 months ago
Retirement

NASA's Oldest Astronaut Reports That Something Strange Happened to His Body When He Went to Space

OMG science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: Yes, you can see stars in space, and they're spectacular

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit captures over 670,000 images during his space mission to share the awe of space with others.
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Venture
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was the first Black man to walk in space. My career as an astronaut was hard for my family.

Dr. Bernard Harris became the first African American to perform a space walk, attributing his success to education and support for STEM initiatives.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Sally Ride told her partner it was OK to come out 10 days before her death

Sally Ride's partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, reflects on their relationship and Ride's legacy in a new documentary released after Ride's death.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Life Is Strange Dev's Next Game Is A Sci-Fi Adventure Where You Play As A Lost Astronaut

Aphelion will explore the themes of survival and discovery in an alien environment.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut in space, dead at age 76 | CBC News

Marc Garneau, Canada's first astronaut and political figure, passed away peacefully at 76 after a short illness, remembered for his contributions to space and politics.
London music
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Lauren Duffus: Can's Gone Warm EP

Lauren Duffus innovatively blends electronic music with emotional resonance in her latest EP, highlighting personal struggle through a cryptic, atmospheric soundscape.
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