Tag: astronauts

ESA Secures Crew Dragon Flight for European Astronauts to ISS Before Station’s Retirement

European astronauts will gain vital ISS experience as ESA arranges Crew Dragon flights ahead of the space station’s planned retirement.

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China Sets Ambitious Goal to Land Taikonauts in Moon’s Rimae Bode Region by 2030

China plans a crewed lunar mission targeting the geologically rich Rimae Bode region, with testing underway for a 2030 touchdown.

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NASA Sets March 6 for Next Crewed Lunar Mission Launch

NASA prepares for Artemis II crewed lunar flight scheduled for March 6, with astronauts entering quarantine in Houston ahead of launch.

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NASA Completes Wet Dress Rehearsal for SLS Moon Rocket, Sets Stage for March Launch

NASA successfully concluded a two-day wet dress rehearsal for the SLS rocket, preparing for a lunar mission expected in early March.

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International Crew Returns to Fully Staffed International Space Station After Emergency Evacuation

The International Space Station is back at full crew capacity following the arrival of the Crew Dragon spacecraft with four astronauts after January’s emergency evacuation.

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NASA Allows Astronauts to Bring Smartphones on Artemis II Lunar Mission

For the first time, NASA astronauts are permitted to take smartphones into space, enhancing capabilities for capturing images on the Artemis II lunar mission.

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Crew-12 Enters Quarantine Ahead of Accelerated Launch to Sparse ISS Crew

Crew-12 has begun a mandatory quarantine ahead of an expedited launch to the International Space Station, now with a reduced crew onboard.

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