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Astronaut Pettit, 2 cosmonauts undock from the International Space Station

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Astronaut Pettit, 2 cosmonauts undock from the International Space Station

April 19 (UPI) -- NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner successfully departed the International Space Station for their return voyage to Earth.

NASA's oldest astronaut returning to Earth after ISS mission

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NASA's oldest astronaut returning to Earth after ISS mission

Katy Perry, Gayle King launch into space on Blue Origin rocket

Science News // 5 days ago

Katy Perry, Gayle King launch into space on Blue Origin rocket

Google Doodle marks World Quantum Day

Science News // 5 days ago

Google Doodle marks World Quantum Day

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit

Science News // 5 days ago

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit

April 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket loaded up with more than two dozen Starlink satellites early Monday from Florida's famed Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

SpaceX doubleheader: Spy satellites launched in California, then Starlink ones in Florida

Science News // 1 week ago

SpaceX doubleheader: Spy satellites launched in California, then Starlink ones in Florida

April 12 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Saturday launched Starshield satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office from California then 12 hours later 21 Starlink satellites from Florida.

ULA's launch of Amazon's satellites scrubbed because of bad weather in Florida

Science News // 1 week ago

ULA's launch of Amazon's satellites scrubbed because of bad weather in Florida

April 9 (UPI) -- United Launch Alliance on Wednesday night scrubbed the night launch of the first 17 satellites owned by Amazon because of inclement weather in Florida.

Nuclear fuel reaches new enrichment standard

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Nuclear fuel reaches new enrichment standard

April 10 (UPI) -- For the first time, nuclear fuel enriched above 5% will be irradiated in a commercial U.S. reactor, the Department of Energy announced Thursday.

Virtual dive will take explorers deep into unexplored waters off Hawaii

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Virtual dive will take explorers deep into unexplored waters off Hawaii

April 10 (UPI) -- Aquatic enthusiasts have a chance to join a virtual deep sea expedition with underwater explorers this week, as remotely operated vehicles take cameras below the surface of the ocean to investigate uncharted waters.

Forecast for showers: Plenty of meteors to fill night skies for rest of 2025

Science News // 1 week ago

Forecast for showers: Plenty of meteors to fill night skies for rest of 2025

Here is a list of every meteor shower to mark on your calendar through the rest of 2025.

Weather satellite operational, completes fleet to forecast severe storms on Earth

Science News // 1 week ago

Weather satellite operational, completes fleet to forecast severe storms on Earth

April 8 (UPI) -- The final piece of an advanced series of weather satellites officially began operating Tuesday to help provide better forecasts on Earth and in space, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

In Alabama, NASA's annual rover vehicle challenge drives inspiration for moon, beyond

Science News // 1 week ago

In Alabama, NASA's annual rover vehicle challenge drives inspiration for moon, beyond

April 8 (UPI) -- NASA will kick off its 31st annual Rover Competition this week in Alabama, giving students from around the world a chance to show their engineering prowess in the space agency's "" obstacle course games.

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, two cosmonauts board ISS

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NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, two cosmonauts board ISS

April 8 (UPI) -- A Soyuz rocket with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts on board docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday, following a three-hour, 10-minute flight from launch.

SpaceX launches more satellites from Vandenberg SFB

Science News // 1 week ago

SpaceX launches more satellites from Vandenberg SFB

April 7 (UPI) -- SpaceX utilized a new first-stage booster when it launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday.

NASA to livestream Senate confirmation hearing for Trump's nominee to lead space agency

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NASA to livestream Senate confirmation hearing for Trump's nominee to lead space agency

April 7 (UPI) -- NASA announced Monday it will livestream the Senate confirmation hearing of President Donald Trump's nominee to lead America's space agency.

SpaceX Fram2 mission ends with splashdown in Pacific Ocean

Science News // 2 weeks ago

SpaceX Fram2 mission ends with splashdown in Pacific Ocean

April 4 (UPI) -- SpaceX's Fram2 mission, the first crewed mission to orbit Earth's north and south poles, ended when the Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Pacific on Friday morning.

SpaceX launches next round of Internet satellites from California

Science News // 2 weeks ago

SpaceX launches next round of Internet satellites from California

April 3 (UPI) -- With patches of blue sky peeking through a mostly overcast sky, SpaceX launched 27 Starlink Internet satellites into low-Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Amazon prepares to launch first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites

Science News // 2 weeks ago

Amazon prepares to launch first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites

April 3 (UPI) -- Jeff Bezos' Project Kuiper said Wednesday it is planning to launch 27 satellites April 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. It's the project's first full batch of the internet connection satellites.

NASA says asteroid 2024 YR4 size of a 10-story building; increases chances of moon impact

Science News // 2 weeks ago

NASA says asteroid 2024 YR4 size of a 10-story building; increases chances of moon impact

April 3 (UPI) -- NASA said that an asteroid previously believed to be destined for Earth is now more likely to make impact with the moon.

NASA seeks 2026, 2027 ISS private-mission proposals

Science News // 2 weeks ago

NASA seeks 2026, 2027 ISS private-mission proposals

April 2 (UPI) -- NASA officials want to send two private missions to the International Space Station over the next two years and are seeking proposals to make it happen.

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