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Could the answers to cancer lie in space? Why off-Earth research is heating up
By Tom Brown published
The space environment is not kind to human bodies. The final frontier may therefore be the perfect place to study cancer — and someday even treat it.

SpaceX Axiom-4 mission to the ISS: Live updates
By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.

An Indian astronaut is about to visit the ISS for the 1st time ever
By Josh Dinner published
An astronaut from India is set to launch to the International Space Station on the Ax-4 mission on June 11, marking a first for the nation.

'In our spacesuit collection for movies, we have replicas of pretty much every historic spacesuit that's been into space.' How the son of an aerospace machinist built some of Hollywood's most iconic astronaut looks (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
"I've had a number of NASA personnel come up and think that the one that was theirs was ours, and they're shocked."

Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut to fly into space, dies at 76
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The first Canadian astronaut to fly into space, Marc Garneau, died on June 4, 2025 at the age of 76. In addition to his three launches, Garneau also led the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

60 years ago, Ed White went out for walk | Space photo of the day for June 3, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA astronaut Ed White is seen floating above Earth in the vacuum of space during the first American spacewalk on June 3, 1965.

Two space vets added to Astronaut Hall of Fame as one awaits launch
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame just held its annual induction ceremony, but one of this year's two honorees could not attend for a reason unique to all past enshrinements.

Chinese astronauts add debris shield to Tiangong space station during 8-hour spacewalk (video)
By Josh Dinner published
Two Chinese astronauts completed an 8-hour spacewalk on May 22, successfully installing debris shielding on the exterior of the Tiangong space station.

New species of space-adapted bacteria discovered on China's Tiangong space station
By Andrew Jones published
A newly discovered bacterial species aboard China's Tiangong space station may offer insights into how life can survive and potentially thrive in space.

The 100th woman in space: Emily Calandrelli talks about her Blue Origin flight and inspiring the next generation
By Samantha Mathewson published
As the 100th woman to travel to space, Calandrelli isn't just celebrating personal achievement — she's using her journey to inspire others and push the boundaries of STEM accessibility.
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