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Jonny Kim Leaves NASA to Return to Active-Duty Navy Service

Former NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is returning to active-duty military service after nearly a decade with the space agency, closing a remarkable chapter that included work as an astronaut, engineer and International Space Station crew member. Kim will continue serving as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and is expected to work in naval aviation training after leaving NASA. Reflecting on his time with the agency, Kim said serving NASA and contributing to space explorat

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28 Aug 2026 03:02 AM

Jonny Kim Leaves NASA to Return to Active-Duty Navy Service

Former NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is returning to active-duty military service after nearly a decade with the space agency, closing a remarkable chapter that included work as an astronaut, engineer and International Space Station crew member. Kim will continue serving as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and is expected to work in naval aviation training after leaving NASA. Reflecting on his time with the agency, Kim said serving NASA and contributing to space explorat

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Russia halts crewed launches after major damage to Baikonur launch pad

Russia is confronting an unexpected challenge in its human spaceflight program after significant damage was discovered at the country’s primary crewed launch facility in Kazakhstan. The incident occurred moments after the successful liftoff of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, which departed from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on November 27 carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut to the International Space Station. Although the mission reached orbit without complications, the condition of

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Russia halts crewed launches after major damage to Baikonur launch pad

Russia is confronting an unexpected challenge in its human spaceflight program after significant damage was discovered at the country’s primary crewed launch facility in Kazakhstan. The incident occurred moments after the successful liftoff of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, which departed from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on November 27 carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut to the International Space Station. Although the mission reached orbit without complications, the condition of

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North Texas pilot Rebecca Lawler selected as NASA astronaut candidate

LITTLE ELM, Texas – A North Texas woman is achieving a dream that has been years in the making. At 38 years old, Rebecca Lawler has been named a NASA astronaut candidate, a position that only a handful of people around the world are ever selected for. The announcement places her among an elite group of scientists, engineers, and pilots who will begin the long journey of preparing for space missions. Lawler’s selection comes after three attempts at entering the program, s

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23 Sep 2025 13:17 PM

North Texas pilot Rebecca Lawler selected as NASA astronaut candidate

LITTLE ELM, Texas – A North Texas woman is achieving a dream that has been years in the making. At 38 years old, Rebecca Lawler has been named a NASA astronaut candidate, a position that only a handful of people around the world are ever selected for. The announcement places her among an elite group of scientists, engineers, and pilots who will begin the long journey of preparing for space missions. Lawler’s selection comes after three attempts at entering the program, s

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Russia Launches 75 Mice into Space to Study Effects of Spaceflight on Living Organisms

Russia has launched 75 mice aboard its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite for a month-long mission in low-Earth orbit, making a significant step in advancing our understanding of how spaceflight affects living organisms. The mission, which took place on August 20, 2025, is a pivotal research experiment aimed at gathering critical data that will aid in the preparation for human space missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The

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21 Aug 2025 03:20 AM

Russia Launches 75 Mice into Space to Study Effects of Spaceflight on Living Organisms

Russia has launched 75 mice aboard its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite for a month-long mission in low-Earth orbit, making a significant step in advancing our understanding of how spaceflight affects living organisms. The mission, which took place on August 20, 2025, is a pivotal research experiment aimed at gathering critical data that will aid in the preparation for human space missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The

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Indian Astronaut Shukla's Launch Delayed Again by NASA

The much-anticipated launch of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the Ax-4 mission has been delayed once again, marking the seventh postponement of this historic flight. Originally scheduled for May 29, 2025, the mission has faced a string of technical, operational, and weather-related issues. The latest delay, announced by NASA, cites concerns related to recent repairs on the International Space Station (ISS).

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20 Jun 2025 03:49 AM

Indian Astronaut Shukla's Launch Delayed Again by NASA

The much-anticipated launch of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the Ax-4 mission has been delayed once again, marking the seventh postponement of this historic flight. Originally scheduled for May 29, 2025, the mission has faced a string of technical, operational, and weather-related issues. The latest delay, announced by NASA, cites concerns related to recent repairs on the International Space Station (ISS).

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Explosion at SpaceX Texas site halts starship launch plans indefinitely

A powerful explosion rocked SpaceX’s testing facility in Massey, Texas, on Thursday, bringing preparations for the company’s next Starship launch to an abrupt standstill. The blast occurred just moments before the Starship Ship 36 prototype was set to undergo a critical static fire test. This phase involves igniting the engines of the rocket while it remains firmly secured to the ground, serving as a final trial of engine performance and systems integrity before a planned launch.

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19 Jun 2025 02:40 AM

Explosion at SpaceX Texas site halts starship launch plans indefinitely

A powerful explosion rocked SpaceX’s testing facility in Massey, Texas, on Thursday, bringing preparations for the company’s next Starship launch to an abrupt standstill. The blast occurred just moments before the Starship Ship 36 prototype was set to undergo a critical static fire test. This phase involves igniting the engines of the rocket while it remains firmly secured to the ground, serving as a final trial of engine performance and systems integrity before a planned launch.

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Jonny Kim Leaves NASA to Return to Active-Duty Navy Service

Jonny Kim Leaves NASA to Return to Active-Duty Navy Service

Russia halts crewed launches after major damage to Baikonur launch pad

Russia halts crewed launches after major damage to Baikonur launch pad

North Texas pilot Rebecca Lawler selected as NASA astronaut candidate

North Texas pilot Rebecca Lawler selected as NASA astronaut candidate

Russia Launches 75 Mice into Space to Study Effects of Spaceflight on Living Organisms

Russia Launches 75 Mice into Space to Study Effects of Spaceflight on Living Organisms

Indian Astronaut Shukla's Launch Delayed Again by NASA

Indian Astronaut Shukla's Launch Delayed Again by NASA

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Jonny Kim Leaves NASA to Return to Active-Duty Navy Service

Jonny Kim Leaves NASA to Return to Active-Duty Navy Service

Russia halts crewed launches after major damage to Baikonur launch pad

Russia halts crewed launches after major damage to Baikonur launch pad

North Texas pilot Rebecca Lawler selected as NASA astronaut candidate

North Texas pilot Rebecca Lawler selected as NASA astronaut candidate

Russia Launches 75 Mice into Space to Study Effects of Spaceflight on Living Organisms

Russia Launches 75 Mice into Space to Study Effects of Spaceflight on Living Organisms

Indian Astronaut Shukla's Launch Delayed Again by NASA

Indian Astronaut Shukla's Launch Delayed Again by NASA

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Explosion at SpaceX Texas site halts starship launch plans indefinitely

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Instant Payments, Rising Risks: Digital Fraud Surges in India

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