Space Travel and Exploration
March 19, 2025
Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts
Washington (AFP) Mar 19, 2025

Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint. ... more

Moon navigation system advances with Thales Alenia Space leading orbital segment
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2025

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has entered into a contract with Telespazio, itself a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), to handle t ... more

Two US 'bumped' astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday: NASA
Washington (AFP) Mar 17, 2025

A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said. ... more

More wait for stranded astronauts after replacement crew delayed
Washington (AFP) Mar 13, 2025

A pair of astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months may have to wait a little longer to return home after the launch of their replacements was postponed. ... more

NASA fires chief scientist, more Trump cuts to come
Washington (AFP) Mar 12, 2025

NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research. ... more

ATLAS joins Viasat to enhance NASA's satellite ground services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025

ATLAS Space Operations has partnered with satellite communications leader Viasat, Inc. to deliver essential support for NASA's current and future missions. Viasat, among the initial group of four fi ... more

'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdown
Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025

Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint. ... more

ISRO advances space tech with SPADEX undocking and cryogenic engine milestone
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025

India's space program marked a significant stride forward in March 2025 with a trio of successful operations that underscore the growing sophistication and efficiency of the Indian Space Research Or ... more

Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientists
Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025

The Trump administration plans to lay off hundreds of scientists and researchers from the US federal government as part of drastic cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), lawmakers warned Tuesday. ... more

Astronauts finally head home after unexpected nine-month ISS stay
Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025

A pair of astronauts stranded in space for more than nine months were finally headed home Tuesday after their capsule undocked from the International Space Station. ... more

SpaceX Crew Dragon docks with ISS to reach stranded astronauts

Crew launch to ISS paves way for 'stranded' astronauts' return

'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch

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Space station's replacement crew arrives in Florida in preparation of SpaceX launch

NASA Turns Off Voyager Science Instruments to Prolong Mission

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Moon or Mars? NASA's future at a crossroads under Trump

Eyeing China and US, EU hopes clean tech boost will spark growth

Musk furious as critics push back at DOGE's blind destruction of S&T research funding