Australia’s first astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named 2026 Australian of Year
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia’s first qualified astronaut, received the nation’s highest civilian honor on the night of January 25,…
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NASA sets out unique candidate criteria for next yearlong simulated Mars mission
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has set out the candidate criteria applicants will need if they…
Meet Laika, the robotic dog providing support to astronauts on space missions
Dogs are considered man’s best friend. So, what better way to provide support and companionship to astronauts than to…
China launches first civilian to space mission, led by veteran commander
China sent the first civilian astronaut into orbit on May 30, 2023, with the launch of the Shenzhou-16…
A giant leap for lambkind! Shaun the Sheep to join Artemis moon mission
He’s beloved by many children and parents and now Shaun the Sheep will go where no other lamb…
Businessman who went into space with Willam Shatner killed in plane crash
Glen de Vries, the businessman who joined actor William Shatner in space on October 13, 2021, has died…
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 day mission
China has completed its longest crewed space mission. Three astronauts returned to Earth on September 17, 2021, after…
Is the number of female astronauts on the rise? | Data
Astronauts have long been a source of inspiration. They undergo a stringent selection process and are subjected to…