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The third private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is getting ready to launch an all-European crew, along with dozens of scientific experiments, to low Earth orbit.Taking out the Trash (in Space)Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) is scheduled for liftoff on Thursday, January 18 at 4:49 p.m. ET from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch was originally scheduled for later today, but additional time was needed for teams to “complete pre-launch checkouts and data analysis on the vehicle,”…

As It Happens6:31NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris HadfieldRetired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says that, from where he's sitting, the Artemis moon missions are coming along just fine.NASA announced Tuesday it is delaying two upcoming missions — including the flight meant to carry the first Canadian astronaut around the moon — due to technical issues with its spacecraft that could pose a danger to the crew.Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon in half a century, was…

After 15 years of waiting, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will have to wait at least one more year before his first flight in space.NASA announced Tuesday that the launch date of the Artemis II mission to the moon, originally scheduled for later this year, has been pushed back nearly a year to September 2025. The Artemis program is a plan to return humans to the moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972. Unlike the Apollo program, during which astronauts explored the moon for a few hours or days, Artemis is meant…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) today said it has successfully tested a futuristic fuel cell-based power system that could help power the proposed Indian Space Station while also holding the potential for significant societal applications. Its byproduct is clean water. The 100W class polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell based power system (FCPS) was tested in space on PSLV Orbital Experimental Module or POEM, launched onboard PSLV-C58 on January 1. Fuel cell is an ideal power source for the space station…

As the world prepares to welcome the arrival of 2024, astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) are set to…

In a significant stride towards the establishment of the Indian Space Station, S Somanath, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), unveiled plans on Friday to launch the first module by 2028. Speaking at the 6th Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan held at Science City in Ahmedabad, organised by the Vijnana Bharati, Somanath outlined the roadmap for this groundbreaking initiative.Indian Space Station Launch by 2028"The target is clear: by 2028, we aim to launch the first module. However, due to the…

A group of New Brunswick university students is one step closer to launching a mini-satellite into space.Satellite Violet is named after New Brunswick's provincial flower and is about the size of a loaf of bread. It successfully passed the testing phase at the Canadian Space Agency in Montreal and is headed to the International Space Station early next year.Once the satellite is deployed from the space station into Earth's orbit, the group will be able to perform scientific experiments to study the planet's upper…

Photo: NASAOn November 23, astronauts aboard the International Space Station, orbiting 260 miles (418 km) above Earth, captured an image of Turkey’s dormant Nemrut volcano. Within its caldera lies Lake Nemrut, a freshwater lake fed by hot springs. Prominently visible near the bottom of the image is Lake Van, Turkey’s largest lake, known for its alkaline waters. Photo: NASAOn November 23, astronauts aboard the International Space Station, orbiting 260 miles (418 km) above Earth, captured an image of Turkey’s dormant…

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Researchers studied fungi behavior under hypergravity, revealing both the risks and potential benefits of fungi in space missions. Future studies will investigate other organisms in similar conditions. (Artist’s concept.)Macau University researchers studied fungi behavior under hypergravity, revealing both the risks and potential benefits of fungi in space missions. Future studies will investigate other organisms in similar conditions.Fungi in Hypergravity: The StudyFungi in space have been a plot point in Star Trek:…