U.S. Senate Considers ISS Extension, Lunar Base in NASA Overhaul
U.S. Senate committee to debate extending ISS operations to 2032 and mandating lunar base under NASA’s Artemis program amid private sector delays.
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U.S. Senate committee to debate extending ISS operations to 2032 and mandating lunar base under NASA’s Artemis program amid private sector delays.
NASA identifies astronaut Mike Fincke as crew member requiring early ISS return due to medical condition, underscoring space health challenges.
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission faces another delay until April 2026 due to a helium system malfunction, pushing back humanity’s return to lunar exploration.
NASA postpones the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby due to technical issues with the SLS rocket, delaying the first moon mission in over 50 years.
Chinese scientists develop AI model ASTERIS, capturing galaxies 13+ billion light-years away, revolutionizing deep space research.
NASA sets March 6, 2026, for first crewed moon mission since 1972 after completing critical SLS rocket tests, advancing lunar exploration plans.
Shenzhou 21 astronauts celebrated Lunar New Year in orbit with traditional dishes adapted for zero gravity, highlighting cultural pride and space innovation.
NASA classifies Boeing’s 2024 Starliner mission as a ‘Type A mishap’ due to technical and leadership failures, prompting safety reforms for future flights.
NASA successfully completes second fueling test for Artemis II moon rocket, advancing plans for first crewed lunar mission since 1972.
Chinese taikonauts aboard Shenzhou-21 celebrate the Year of the Horse with traditional Lunar New Year festivities in Earth’s orbit, blending culture and space exploration.
SpaceX’s Crew-12 begins an 8-month ISS mission with international astronauts conducting cutting-edge research for space exploration and Earth-based medical advancements.
China’s Three-Body Computing Constellation achieves milestone in AI-powered space infrastructure, enabling real-time data processing for global applications.
SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission launches an international team to the ISS for groundbreaking research, marking another milestone in public-private space collaboration.
China completes critical tests for crewed lunar program, achieving breakthroughs in rocket systems and spacecraft safety ahead of planned Moon landings.
Elon Musk announces SpaceX’s pivot to a moon-based ‘self-growing city’ by 2036, delaying Mars plans. Experts weigh in on feasibility and regional implications.
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew marks three months on the space station, conducting critical experiments in medicine, physics, and health management to advance long-duration space missions.
NASA’s Juno mission reveals Jupiter is smaller and more flattened than previously thought, reshaping understanding of gas giants and exoplanet models.
China’s Vision 2030 drives tech leadership with AI breakthroughs, space expansion, and global governance initiatives, positioning itself as a key player in shaping future innovation.
A butterfly successfully adapted to microgravity in China’s closed-loop space experiment, marking progress in sustainable orbital life-support systems.
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew completes three months on Tiangong station, reports progress in space medicine, psychology, and microgravity experiments. Crew remains in optimal health.