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'I really like these suits.' Boeing's snazzy (and flexible) Starliner spacesuits have astronauts buzzing (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Starliner will make its first trip to space with astronauts no earlier than May 6. The historic flight also marks the crewed debut of a new generation of Boeing blue spacesuits.
SETI chief says US has no evidence for alien technology. 'And we never have'
By Leonard David published
For the chief leader of the SETI Institute, established to search for and understand life beyond Earth, there's a need to step back and cuddle up to a cup of cosmic reality.
On This Day in Space: April 17, 1970: Apollo 13 returns home from aborted moon mission
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 17, 1970, Apollo 13 returned to Earth after narrowly avoiding a deadly disaster in space.
SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida this evening
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast this evening (April 17).
Boeing Starliner spacecraft rolls out to Atlas V rocket ahead of 1st astronaut launch (photos, video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft moved between buildings at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to get ready for launch. Its first astronaut mission is expected on May 6.
Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.
James Webb Space Telescope full-size model to be displayed by Space Foundation
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
To see the premier astronomical observatory in its full-size glory, you need to go to Lagrange Point 2, a location farther away than anyone has traveled. Or, soon, you can visit Colorado.
Object that slammed into Florida home was indeed space junk from ISS, NASA confirms
By Mike Wall published
The small object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was indeed part of a pallet jettisoned from the ISS three years ago, NASA has confirmed.
I flew Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 4 different simulators. Here's what I learned (video, photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing Starliner astronauts spent hundreds of hours in simulators preparing for Crew Test Flight, which lifts off May 6. I got a brief taste of what they experienced.
NASA's Mars sample return plan is getting a major overhaul: 'The bottom line is $11 billion is too expensive'
By Mike Wall published
NASA is asking its various research centers as well as private industry for new ideas about how to get Mars samples back to Earth relatively quickly and cost-effectively.
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