NASA ordered astronauts on the ISS to take emergency refuge in a Crew Dragon due to persistent cracks in the PrK module, a Russian segment. Russia's proposed repair methods worried NASA, leading to a standoff resolved by Russia agreeing to decommission the module, removing the risk of depressurization.
SpaceX's IPO has propelled its valuation past $2 trillion, making founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Musk stated the company's ambition is to make space travel accessible to everyone, enabling journeys to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the selection of an all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, citing astronaut expertise and availability. The decision sparked online criticism, with some pointing out the irony of an all-male crew for a mission named after a Greek goddess.
German astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer are confident they will reach the Moon on future Artemis missions, despite not being selected for Artemis 3. ESA Director Josef Aschbacher confirmed discussions with NASA for upcoming lunar missions.
German astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer are confident they will reach the moon on future Artemis missions, despite not being selected for Artemis 3. They view the exclusion as positive for Europe's space program.
NASA astronauts on the ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after an air leak was detected in the Zvezda service module; Russian cosmonauts performed repairs, and the crew has resumed normal operations.
Five ISS crew members took shelter in the SpaceX Dragon 'Freedom' due to a worsening air leak in the Russian segment's transfer tunnel, prompting potential evacuation preparations.
Astronauts on the ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for 2 hours due to an air leak in Russia's Zvezda module, before returning after the leak rate was deemed manageable.
NASA astronauts on ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for about an hour on Friday as a precaution during a Russian service module leak repair, which was paused for further assessment.
Hong Kong's Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau has requested a 'space-to-earth' dialogue with Shenzhou-23 astronauts for Hong Kong students, and an exchange visit to Hong Kong after their mission. The requests received positive responses.
Hong Kong plans to host astronauts from China's Shenzhou-23 mission, including the city's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying, as early as the first half of 2024. The government also announces a new space manufacturing research centre focusing on 3D printing and AI.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on the launch pad, China's launches increase space junk, and various space tech developments.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for a crew rotation and to continue long-duration experiments. The mission highlights China's space program and its international cooperation efforts.
China launched Shenzhou 23 with three astronauts, including Lai Ka-ying from Hong Kong, to its Tiangong space station. One astronaut will stay for a year to study long-duration spaceflight effects.
China launched three astronauts, including the first from Hong Kong, on the Shenzhou-23 mission Sunday, aiming for a Moon landing by 2030. The mission to Tiangong space station will test long-duration spaceflight adaptability amid a renewed space race with the US.
Three Chinese astronauts have arrived at the Tiangong space station. One crew member will remain for over a year, a step towards China's lunar landing ambitions. The mission also involves testing technologies for future Moon missions.
Shenzhou 23 astronauts successfully entered China's space station after docking, marking the 8th 'space rendezvous' in Chinese space history. This mission includes the first astronaut from Hong Kong to enter the Tiangong space station.
China's Shenzhou-23 mission launched Sunday with three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. A crew member will spend a year in orbit for the first time, a key step in China's lunar ambitions by 2030.
Hong Kong celebrated the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The crew, including Lai, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan, departed from Jiuquan, Gansu province, heading to the Gobi Desert launch site. Lai, a police superintendent and mother of three, is the fourth Chinese woman in space and the first female payload specialist.
Astronauts Tom Akers and Joe Tanner were inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 16. The two veteran space shuttle crew members, who flew multiple missions and conducted spacewalks, were honored together at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Two Pakistani astronauts, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud, are undergoing joint training with Chinese astronauts at the Astronaut Research and Training Center for a future space mission. One will serve as a payload specialist on a short-term flight to the Chinese space station.
The Shenzhou 21 crew has spent 203 days in orbit, poised to set a new record for China's longest astronaut stay. They've conducted 3 spacewalks, conducted experiments in life sciences and materials, and achieved milestones like in-orbit mouse rearing and growing low-defect indium selenide crystals.
Astronaut Li Jiaying, from Hong Kong, met with media at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to fulfill her dreams and emphasized the importance of youth development for Hong Kong's future, connecting the "Lion Rock Spirit" with the spirit of space exploration.
Shenzhou 23 astronauts met with media at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Hong Kong astronaut Li Jiaying expressed gratitude to the motherland and Hong Kong for their support, emphasizing the shared spirit of perseverance between the "Lion Rock Spirit" and space exploration.
