China says it's ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday

China says it’s ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday

JIUQUAN, China — China said all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday, the latest mission to make the country a major…

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NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space

NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space

This photo provided by NASA shows Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, left, NASA astronauts Michael Barratt, second from left, Matthew Dominick, second from right, and Jeanette Epps, right, inside the SpaceX…

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for two NASA astronauts who are stuck at the International Space Station until next year

NASA says an astronaut is in the hospital as a 'precautionary measure' after returning from an extended stay in space

NASA says an astronaut is in the hospital as a ‘precautionary measure’ after returning from an extended stay in space

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for two NASA astronauts who are stuck at the International Space Station until next year

Four astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's Starliner problems and Hurricane Milton

Four astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing’s Starliner problems and Hurricane Milton

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4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble

4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing’s capsule trouble

The SpaceX crew of the Dragon spacecraft, from left, cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, pilot Michael Barratt, commander Matthew Dominick and mission specialist Jeanette Epps gather for a photo after arriving at…

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China unveils its plans to turn its feats in space exploration into scientific advances

China unveils its plans to turn its feats in space exploration into scientific advances

BEIJING — China has made great strides in exploring space in recent years, rocketing astronauts to its own space station and bringing back rocks from the moon. Now it wants…

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for two NASA astronauts who are stuck at the International Space Station until next year

A Southern California school plants a ‘Moon Tree’ grown with seeds flown in space

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — To cheers and applause from kids wearing spacesuits and star-studded T-shirts, a tree was planted in California that is out of this world. The so-called “Moon…

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NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter's moon Europa in search of the right conditions for life

NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter’s moon Europa in search of the right conditions for life

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A NASA spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a quest to explore Jupiter’s tantalizing moon Europa and reveal whether its vast hidden ocean might hold the keys…

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Science SpaceX Starship Launch

PHOTO COLLECTION: Science SpaceX Starship Launch

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for two NASA astronauts who are stuck at the International Space Station until next year

SpaceX mechanical arms successfully catch mega Starship rocket booster at landing pad

SpaceX mechanical arms successfully catch mega Starship rocket booster at landing pad

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