Lost Tool Bag Orbiting Earth: Astronauts’ Misplaced Gear in Space

In a rare occurrence, a bag of tools was lost by astronauts during a maintenance spacewalk outside the International Space Station on November 1. The bag has now become an additional artificial object that stargazers can spot in the night sky as it orbits the Earth at a slowing pace. During the six-hour-and-42-minute spacewalk, NASA …

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Russian Progress Cargo Ship Successfully Docked to ISS by Cosmonauts Using Remote Control Due to Autopilot Glitch

Russian cosmonauts encountered a glitch in the automated docking system for the Progress 86 cargo ship with the International Space Station (ISS). They took manual control to successfully dock the spacecraft carrying tons of supplies. Progress 86 was remotely controlled by Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub using the TORU system, while its Kurs …

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Russian Cargo Ship Successfully Docks at International Space Station – Latest News

On Sunday, a Russian Progress cargo ship successfully docked with the International Space Station, bringing more than 5,570 pounds of equipment and supplies. The spacecraft had to be remotely guided into port by cosmonauts after its automated rendezvous system lost alignment during final approach. Launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan via a Soyuz 2.1a …

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Why the U.S. Government is Unable to Break Free from Elon Musk’s Influence

Some of Elon Musk’s major business partners are reevaluating their association with his tech empire after a series of controversial incidents. Even Congress is reconsidering its partnership with his companies. In light of Musk’s recent antisemitic and conspiracy theory comments, several lawmakers are urging the federal government to rethink its relationship with Musk’s tech enterprises. …

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Incredible Photos: ISS Astronauts Witness Russian Cargo Ship Burn Up in Earth’s Atmosphere

Astronauts on the International Space Station recently witnessed a spectacular sight as they encountered some unusual atmospheric “fireworks.” The Russian Progress MS-23 cargo spacecraft, which was carrying discarded equipment and household waste, left the ISS on Wednesday (Nov. 29). A few hours later, NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli was able to capture the reentry of the …

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Preparing for Medical Emergencies in Deep Space: How Canada is Leading the Way

How Will Out-of-This-World Astronauts Get Medial Care? What do we do when the next generation of astronauts venture to the moon or Mars and face severe medical challenges far from home? Finalists in a Canadian Space Agency and Impact Canada tech challenge hope to leverage the medical knowledge gained from working with remote communities, such …

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Rasmus Klump, the famous Danish comic strip bear, explores the space station

Andreas “Andy” Mogensen, Denmark’s first astronaut, celebrated the midpoint of his second mission on the International Space Station by showcasing his zero-gravity spinning skills alongside a popular Danish comic strip character. Mogensen, who has spent 90 days in space on a planned six-month stay, connected with children at the Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen …

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NASA Astronaut Celebrates Thanksgiving on the International Space Station with Turkey Socks and Stunning Earth Views

During U.S. Thanksgiving, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara donned new turkey socks while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The 356-foot complex provided a perfect backdrop for O’Hara to show off her unique look while orbiting in space. Sharing her astronaut-induced turkey feet, O’Hara expressed her gratitude for the socks and the good perches of her …

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