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Two astronauts are stuck in space. Soon, the solution could be an elevator

Astronauts at ISS must wait months for rescue, highlighting risks in space travel and potential solutions like space elevators.

Boeing's First Astronauts Are Finally on Their Way

Boeing has successfully launched astronauts into space for the first time, marking a significant achievement in American space travel.

Astronauts endure delays and missing luggage to ride on Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft

NASA is preparing to launch astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner, facing delays and technical challenges.
Astronauts' luggage was left behind due to a space station equipment issue, not Boeing's fault.

It's Official: NASA Will Rescue Its Stranded Astronauts With SpaceX, Not Boeing's Plagued Starliner

NASA chooses to have Boeing's Starliner return uncrewed due to ongoing technical issues, complicating the return of stranded astronauts.

NASA's dream of a space plane could finally become reality

Radian Aerospace's Radian One could revolutionize space travel as a reusable, cost-effective alternative to traditional multi-stage rockets.

Leaving behind its crew, Starliner departs space station and returns to Earth

Starliner's landing was successful, but its crew remains on the ISS due to safety assessments, highlighting challenges in Boeing's astronaut transport program.

Two astronauts are stuck in space. Soon, the solution could be an elevator

Astronauts at ISS must wait months for rescue, highlighting risks in space travel and potential solutions like space elevators.

Boeing's First Astronauts Are Finally on Their Way

Boeing has successfully launched astronauts into space for the first time, marking a significant achievement in American space travel.

Astronauts endure delays and missing luggage to ride on Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft

NASA is preparing to launch astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner, facing delays and technical challenges.
Astronauts' luggage was left behind due to a space station equipment issue, not Boeing's fault.

It's Official: NASA Will Rescue Its Stranded Astronauts With SpaceX, Not Boeing's Plagued Starliner

NASA chooses to have Boeing's Starliner return uncrewed due to ongoing technical issues, complicating the return of stranded astronauts.

NASA's dream of a space plane could finally become reality

Radian Aerospace's Radian One could revolutionize space travel as a reusable, cost-effective alternative to traditional multi-stage rockets.

Leaving behind its crew, Starliner departs space station and returns to Earth

Starliner's landing was successful, but its crew remains on the ISS due to safety assessments, highlighting challenges in Boeing's astronaut transport program.
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#spacex

SpaceX's Starship could ferry people on high-speed trips around Earth

SpaceX plans to revolutionize commercial travel with 'Earth to Earth' transport via Starship, drastically reducing travel times, pending FAA approval.

Billionaire spacewalker returns to Earth in SpaceX capsule

Jared Isaacman and crew completed a record-setting private space mission, achieving the highest altitude traveled since NASA's moonwalkers.

SpaceX will launch its Starship today - here's how to watch live

Starship is the powerful rocket aimed at sending humans to Mars
SpaceX is attempting the third launch of Starship after two failed attempts.

What Is SpaceX's Starship? It's Really a Mars Ship.

Starship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever with a record-setting height and number of engines.
Starship and Super Heavy are designed to be entirely reusable, potentially cutting costs and making space travel more affordable.

SpaceX's Starship could ferry people on high-speed trips around Earth

SpaceX plans to revolutionize commercial travel with 'Earth to Earth' transport via Starship, drastically reducing travel times, pending FAA approval.

Billionaire spacewalker returns to Earth in SpaceX capsule

Jared Isaacman and crew completed a record-setting private space mission, achieving the highest altitude traveled since NASA's moonwalkers.

SpaceX will launch its Starship today - here's how to watch live

Starship is the powerful rocket aimed at sending humans to Mars
SpaceX is attempting the third launch of Starship after two failed attempts.

What Is SpaceX's Starship? It's Really a Mars Ship.

Starship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever with a record-setting height and number of engines.
Starship and Super Heavy are designed to be entirely reusable, potentially cutting costs and making space travel more affordable.
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Ask Ethan: Is antigravity even possible?

Realistic solutions for gravity in space travel must comply with General Relativity.

Olivia Rodrigo is right: you shouldn't date anyone who wants to go into space. But I have other red flags | Arwa Mahdawi

Olivia Rodrigo critiques the obsession with space travel as a status symbol and signals a troubling self-importance among wealthy individuals.
#virgin-galactic

How an Elite Pilot Got a Second Chance at Space

Experiencing space travel transforms astronauts' perception of the sky and Earth's vibrancy.

Branson to take balloon ride to edge of space

Richard Branson is set to join the Space Perspective balloon mission to the edge of space in 2025, emphasizing adventure and support for entrepreneurs.

How an Elite Pilot Got a Second Chance at Space

Experiencing space travel transforms astronauts' perception of the sky and Earth's vibrancy.

Branson to take balloon ride to edge of space

Richard Branson is set to join the Space Perspective balloon mission to the edge of space in 2025, emphasizing adventure and support for entrepreneurs.
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Prada helped make a spacesuit

The Axiom spacesuit designed with Prada adds sophistication to future lunar missions.

A sequence of memories

The ship's deteriorating condition mirrors the narrator's feelings of isolation and longing for connection amidst a fading world.
#mars-exploration

Astronomer predicts just how soon humans will travel to Mars

Astronomer David Whitehouse predicts that humans will travel to Mars in the 2040s, with the success of upcoming moon explorations leading to a better understanding of how to survive the journey to Mars.
The length of time to travel to Mars is a major challenge, as there is little information on how a one-year journey in space would affect the human body.

There's a Big Problem With Using Nuclear Rockets to Get to Mars

Nuclear fission-fueled rockets could significantly reduce Mars travel time, but challenges with fuel accessibility and weight complicate development.

Astronomer predicts just how soon humans will travel to Mars

Astronomer David Whitehouse predicts that humans will travel to Mars in the 2040s, with the success of upcoming moon explorations leading to a better understanding of how to survive the journey to Mars.
The length of time to travel to Mars is a major challenge, as there is little information on how a one-year journey in space would affect the human body.

There's a Big Problem With Using Nuclear Rockets to Get to Mars

Nuclear fission-fueled rockets could significantly reduce Mars travel time, but challenges with fuel accessibility and weight complicate development.
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The Food of Space Travel Could Be Based on Rocks

Astronauts may use asteroids for food by converting their materials into edible microbes, addressing nutritional challenges for long-term space missions.

Bomb Explodes Inside Santa Maria Courthouse | KQED

A suspect was arrested after a small explosive device was thrown in a courthouse, injuring five.
Commercial space travel is enabling the launch of cremated ashes into outer space.

Star Wars Outlaws Forgets To Explain The Fun You Can Have In Space

Space travel in Star Wars Outlaws is enjoyable yet poorly explained, leading to confusion for players.
Exploring space offers loot, combat, and stealth opportunities that deepen gameplay.

space perspective completes uncrewed test flight of spaceship neptune excelsior off coast

The successful test flight of Spaceship Neptune Excelsior paves the way for future manned space travel from marine spaceports.
#accessibility

Why Accessible Space Travel Matters for Life on Earth

AstroAccess aims to make space accessible for Disabled individuals, promoting freedom and innovation, which can lead to broader societal changes on Earth.

Is the future of space travel accessible?

Making space accessible transforms perceptions of disability, showcasing that inclusivity can enhance human exploration and progress.

Why Accessible Space Travel Matters for Life on Earth

AstroAccess aims to make space accessible for Disabled individuals, promoting freedom and innovation, which can lead to broader societal changes on Earth.

Is the future of space travel accessible?

Making space accessible transforms perceptions of disability, showcasing that inclusivity can enhance human exploration and progress.
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#astronauts

Opinion: Think you have a rough travel story? Try 52 days stuck in space

Astronauts stranded in space due to malfunctioning Boeing Starliner capsule, facing uncertain return to Earth.

Here's why astronauts age slower than the rest of us here on Earth

Astronauts on the ISS age more slowly than people on Earth due to gravitational time dilation, but the effect is minuscule—only fractions of a second.

Blue Origin resumes human flights to suborbital space, but it wasn't perfect

Ed Dwight, a retired Air Force pilot who missed the chance to be America's first Black astronaut in 1963, became the oldest person to reach space at 90, flying with Blue Origin.

Opinion: Think you have a rough travel story? Try 52 days stuck in space

Astronauts stranded in space due to malfunctioning Boeing Starliner capsule, facing uncertain return to Earth.

Here's why astronauts age slower than the rest of us here on Earth

Astronauts on the ISS age more slowly than people on Earth due to gravitational time dilation, but the effect is minuscule—only fractions of a second.

Blue Origin resumes human flights to suborbital space, but it wasn't perfect

Ed Dwight, a retired Air Force pilot who missed the chance to be America's first Black astronaut in 1963, became the oldest person to reach space at 90, flying with Blue Origin.
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#blue-origin

America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket

America's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, 60 years later, finally goes to space with Blue Origin, becoming the oldest person in space and breaking records.

Jeff Bezos says he wants '2 kids in a dorm room' to be able to make the next great space company

Jeff Bezos aims to make space travel affordable through Blue Origin to foster innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for all.

America's first black astronaut, 90, finally goes to space

Ed Dwight, America's first black astronaut, finally reaches space 63 years later on a Blue Origin rocket.

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally went to space 60 years later with Blue Origin.
Dwight's flight marked a significant personal and historical moment, with him becoming the oldest person in space at 90 years old.

Youngest woman makes space history on Blue Origin's space flight

Karsen Kitchen realized her dream of space travel, becoming the youngest woman to cross the Karman Line.
Kitchen aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in space.

Steve Aoki, Kpop star T.O.P to fly around moon with Japanese billionaire

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is paying for eight other people to join him on a trip around the moon.(Pavel Kassin/AP)Japanese billionaire and space enthusiast Yusaku Maezawa on Friday released the names of eight people - including American DJ Steve Aoki and Kpop star Choi Seung-hyun, better known as T.O.P - who will join him on a commercial space flight around the moon that is planned for next year.

America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket

America's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, 60 years later, finally goes to space with Blue Origin, becoming the oldest person in space and breaking records.

Jeff Bezos says he wants '2 kids in a dorm room' to be able to make the next great space company

Jeff Bezos aims to make space travel affordable through Blue Origin to foster innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for all.

America's first black astronaut, 90, finally goes to space

Ed Dwight, America's first black astronaut, finally reaches space 63 years later on a Blue Origin rocket.

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally went to space 60 years later with Blue Origin.
Dwight's flight marked a significant personal and historical moment, with him becoming the oldest person in space at 90 years old.

Youngest woman makes space history on Blue Origin's space flight

Karsen Kitchen realized her dream of space travel, becoming the youngest woman to cross the Karman Line.
Kitchen aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in space.

Steve Aoki, Kpop star T.O.P to fly around moon with Japanese billionaire

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is paying for eight other people to join him on a trip around the moon.(Pavel Kassin/AP)Japanese billionaire and space enthusiast Yusaku Maezawa on Friday released the names of eight people - including American DJ Steve Aoki and Kpop star Choi Seung-hyun, better known as T.O.P - who will join him on a commercial space flight around the moon that is planned for next year.
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Kenyan on Mars: Space travel dreams in Nairobi

Kenyan man dreams of traveling to Mars, embodies passion through space society, analogue astronaut simulations, and homemade spacesuit advocacy.

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Stories of unexpected technological advancements and futuristic scenarios.

Debris is making space travel unsustainable

Space debris and satellite congestion in LEO pose serious threats to the future of space travel, requiring immediate action.
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Expiring medications could pose problem for Mars astronauts

Many medications for Mars missions may expire before return.

Astronauts don't eat enough because food tastes bland in space. We're trying to work out why

The sense of taste is affected in space due to changes in perception caused by the unfamiliar and monotonous environment.

New Study Claims Warp Drives Are Possible

Warp drives are theoretically possible and could revolutionize space travel.

Astronaut Recalls Spacecrafts Flying Through Deadly "Black Zones"

Boeing Starliner crewed mission's upgrades for astronaut safety.

NASA has been asked to create a time zone for the moon. Here's how it would work

The Biden Administration is calling for a moon-based time standard due to the time discrepancy between the moon and Earth, essential for precise spaceflight operations.
The new lunar time zone, Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC), aims to facilitate multinational moon missions by establishing a unified time standard for international collaboration.
#microgravity

Spaceflight increases men's risk of erectile dysfunction, study finds

Exposure to the harsh conditions of space can lead to erectile dysfunction in male astronauts.
The effects of spaceflight on erectile function have been unexplored.
Simulated spaceflight exerts a long-term impairment of neurovascular erectile function.

Most Astronauts Get Space Headaches.' Scientists Want to Know Why

Space headaches are common in astronauts during the first week in space.
Microgravity triggers migraine-like symptoms in astronauts.

Spaceflight increases men's risk of erectile dysfunction, study finds

Exposure to the harsh conditions of space can lead to erectile dysfunction in male astronauts.
The effects of spaceflight on erectile function have been unexplored.
Simulated spaceflight exerts a long-term impairment of neurovascular erectile function.

Most Astronauts Get Space Headaches.' Scientists Want to Know Why

Space headaches are common in astronauts during the first week in space.
Microgravity triggers migraine-like symptoms in astronauts.
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Concept for a hotel in space reimagines outer space living - Yanko Design

Space housing design is vastly different from traditional concepts, featuring shape-shifting materials.
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel offers a unique living experience with adaptable features and capsule networking.

Everyone Wants a Piece of the Moon

The moon is experiencing a surge in missions comparable to the Apollo era, with aims of establishing a presence.
A variety of countries including the U.S., China, India, Japan, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates are pursuing lunar exploration missions.

Design for Space Elevator Wins Prize

Architect Jordan William Hughes has won a $11,000 prize for his design of a space elevator called Ascensio.
Space elevators would revolutionize space travel by eliminating the need for expensive rockets and making space exploration more viable.
While the concept is currently science fiction, Hughes believes that a space elevator will eventually be built, although not by him.

Space-inspired everyday products prepare us for a zero-gravity future - Yanko Design

Designs for everyday objects that can be used in zero gravity have been created to prepare for space travel.
These designs reimagine mundane products to be functional in both Earth and space environments.

The 8 Most Epic Space Fails of 2023

Space travel is hard.

The 8 Most Epic Space Fails of 2023

Space travel is hard.

Mars Needs Insects

Using insect waste and larvae as fertilizers could be a potential solution for growing food on Mars.
Gardening in space requires the inclusion of insects and microorganisms to maintain ecological systems.
Long-term space travel will rely on innovative methods for food production and waste management.
#celebration

Ranking new NWSL kits with photos: The good, the bad and the 'Wow, that's ugly!'

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The 2023 season of the National Women's Soccer League just kicked off over the weekend, and now it's already time to crown the winners -- well, the style winners, that is.All 12 of the league's teams have released at least one new kit for this season, with some clubs launching brand new home strips, others announcing away shirts and in a few cases one of each.

British scientist honoured with unique Barbie doll for International Women's Day

A British scientist has been honoured with a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll in her likeness in celebration of both International Women's Day and British Science Week.Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, best known for presenting BBC One's The Sky At Night, has been made a Barbie Role Model in recognition of her achievements in making space and science accessible to girls.

Ranking new NWSL kits with photos: The good, the bad and the 'Wow, that's ugly!'

10:34 AM ET



Chris WrightToe Poke writer



The 2023 season of the National Women's Soccer League just kicked off over the weekend, and now it's already time to crown the winners -- well, the style winners, that is.All 12 of the league's teams have released at least one new kit for this season, with some clubs launching brand new home strips, others announcing away shirts and in a few cases one of each.

British scientist honoured with unique Barbie doll for International Women's Day

A British scientist has been honoured with a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll in her likeness in celebration of both International Women's Day and British Science Week.Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, best known for presenting BBC One's The Sky At Night, has been made a Barbie Role Model in recognition of her achievements in making space and science accessible to girls.
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My kids may have outgrown the cartoon Bluey, but I haven't | Emma Brockes

For British people of a certain generation (mine), it may be the Australian accents that soothe us into a state of pure happiness.It may be the quality of the animation, or the gentle, low-stress storylines.Or it may be that it just caught us at a particularly vulnerable time.Whatever it is, whenever my children ask what we should watch on TV, I lobby hard to veto Nailed It!, (cake reality show), shouty cartoon Teen Titans, or tween sitcom, Bunk'd, in favour of one of my top viewing pleasures of the moment.
#back

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at the age of 88, it has been announced.Rabanne, whose real name was Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, founded the renowned fashion house named after him in 1966.Alongside French designers Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges, he helped upset the status quo of Paris fashion of the time, earning him the moniker of enfant terrible.

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at the age of 88, it has been announced.Rabanne, whose real name was Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, founded the renowned fashion house named after him in 1966.Alongside French designers Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges, he helped upset the status quo of Paris fashion of the time, earning him the moniker of enfant terrible.

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at the age of 88, it has been announced.Rabanne, whose real name was Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, founded the renowned fashion house named after him in 1966.Alongside French designers Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges, he helped upset the status quo of Paris fashion of the time, earning him the moniker of enfant terrible.

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at the age of 88, it has been announced.Rabanne, whose real name was Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, founded the renowned fashion house named after him in 1966.Alongside French designers Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges, he helped upset the status quo of Paris fashion of the time, earning him the moniker of enfant terrible.
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#people

What space does to your body: Swollen heads, shrunken legs, round hearts

Space travel upends almost every system inside of us
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.After the astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year on the International Space Station, he returned to Earth shorter, more nearsighted, lighter and with new symptoms of heart disease that his identical twin brother did not share.

Space diversity: Europe's space agency gets 1st parastronaut

The European Space Agency made history Wednesday by selecting an amputee to be among its newest batch of astronauts, complementing that with an unprecedented commitment to one day send someone with a physical disability into outer space.John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection a real turning point and mark in history.

What space does to your body: Swollen heads, shrunken legs, round hearts

Space travel upends almost every system inside of us
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.After the astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year on the International Space Station, he returned to Earth shorter, more nearsighted, lighter and with new symptoms of heart disease that his identical twin brother did not share.

Space diversity: Europe's space agency gets 1st parastronaut

The European Space Agency made history Wednesday by selecting an amputee to be among its newest batch of astronauts, complementing that with an unprecedented commitment to one day send someone with a physical disability into outer space.John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection a real turning point and mark in history.
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Clarence Page: Elon Musk finds 'free speech' to be more than a pastime

I hate to say "I told you so" unless, of course, I turn out to be right.When Elon Musk called himself a "free speech absolutist" in announcing his intent to purchase Twitter, I wondered how long it would take for his absolutism to evolve into "absolutely not."Less than two months after his acquisition was completed for $44 billion in October, amid Musk's bumpy ride as Twitter's owner and CEO, he hasn't softened his "free speech" rhetoric, although his restrictive actions sometimes have spoken louder than his words - or tweets.

Rocket Lab's first U.S. launch: Mission details and how to watch

Rocket Lab's reusable Electron rocket will blast off Sunday night from Wallops Island, Virginia, carrying three satellites that can sniff out the geographic origin of radio frequencies around the world.This marks the company's first launch on United States soil.The "Virginia is for Launch Lovers" mission was initially slated to blast off on December 7 but was pushed back multiple times to ​​a launch date of no earlier than December 18.

He's a Paralympian, a Surgeon and Now the First Disabled Astronaut

LONDON  John McFall is no stranger to a challenge.An avid sprinter in his youth, he had to learn how to run again after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19.He learned well: In the Paralympic Games in Beijing in 2008, he won the bronze medal in the 100 meters.Not content with that, he then trained as an orthopedic surgeon.
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