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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

NASA must delay deorbiting the ISS, U.S. lawmakers say

A Senate committee proposes extending the International Space Station operations through 2032 and prohibits deorbiting until a commercial replacement becomes operational.
Venture
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Congress extends ISS and tells NASA to get moving on private space stations

Senator Cruz's bill mandates NASA release commercial space station requirements within 60 days, a request for proposals within 90 days, and sign contracts with multiple providers within 180 days to accelerate private space station development.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

In Unprecedented Move, NASA to Rush Astronauts Home after Medical Incident on ISS

NASA's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is coming to an unexpectedly abrupt end. The four astronauts who make up the mission crew will be returned to Earth within the coming days after the agency decided to end their stay early because of an undisclosed medical issue. It is in the best interest of our astronauts to return Crew-11 ahead of their planned departure, said Jared Isaacman, NASA administrator, during a Thursday press briefing.
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US politics
fromBreaking Defense
2 months ago

New Trump space policy sets 2028 deadline for Moon base, Golden Dome prototype - Breaking Defense

Executive order directs return to the Moon by 2028, establish initial lunar outpost by 2030, prioritize commercial launch services, and pursue missile-defense prototypes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Nasa blocks Chinese nationals from working on its space programs

NASA has begun barring Chinese nationals with valid visas from participating in its programs by restricting physical and cybersecurity access to facilities, materials, and networks.
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