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NASA to open International Space Station to tourists from 2020
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NASA to open International Space Station to tourists from 2020

NASA said Friday it will open up the International Space Station to business ventures including space tourism as it seeks…
US wants astronauts back on Moon within five years: Pence
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US wants astronauts back on Moon within five years: Pence

Vice President Mike Pence announced Tuesday that the United States intends to send astronauts back to the Moon within five…
First manned space mission launches since Soyuz failure
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First manned space mission launches since Soyuz failure

  The first manned space mission to the International Space Station since an unprecedented accident in October, which raised concerns…
Russia says space station leak could be deliberate sabotage
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Russia says space station leak could be deliberate sabotage

  Russia launched checks Tuesday after its space chief said an air leak on the International Space Station last week…
US, Russian, Japanese astronauts return from ISS
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US, Russian, Japanese astronauts return from ISS

Three astronauts landed safely in Kazakhstan on Sunday following a 115-day mission aboard the the International Space Station, including US…
Ahmed Farid, Egyptian scientist-astronaut with far-reaching vision
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Ahmed Farid, Egyptian scientist-astronaut with far-reaching vision

Flying the flag for Egypt in the arena of space operations — a field that Egypt has scarcely participated in…
Christmas delivery: 1st shipment in months at space station
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Christmas delivery: 1st shipment in months at space station

The International Space Station accepted its first U.S. shipment in more than half a year early Wednesday, receiving Christmas presents…
NASA astronauts kick off spacewalk for upgrades at ISS
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NASA astronauts kick off spacewalk for upgrades at ISS

Two NASA astronauts stepped out on a spacewalk Wednesday for upgrades and maintenance at the orbiting International Space Station, the…
SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrives at space station
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SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrives at space station

SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship arrived Friday at the International Space Station, carrying a load of food and supplies for…
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