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Space Nov 02
On November 2, 2000, the International Space Station welcomed its first long-term residents: NASA astronaut Bill Shepherd and two Russian cosmonauts ... Show more
on this day in space Coverage | Space
on this day in space Coverage | Space
Astronaut Don Pettit has shared a unique view of Earth's auroras, showing the planet as a green sphere through a fisheye lens ... Show more
Yorkshire Live Oct 14
Astronaut 'melted' as he returned to earth after making harrowing final demand: Vladimir Komarov was a Soviet cosmonaut who died during the ill-fated Soyuz 1 ...
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Space Oct 06
On Oct. 6, 1992, the United States and Russia signed an agreement to share astronauts and cosmonauts.
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Space Sep 28
On Sept. 28, 1962, Canada launched its first satellite, Alouette 1.
Space History Archives👉 on this day in space Coverage | Space This made Canada the third country to build and launch its ... Show more
General Staff reveals details: Ukraine damages Russia's space center: General Staff confirms: Ukraine met with Soyuz engine workshop in Samara.
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Key FactsUkrainian General Staff confirms strike on Soyuz workshop
Aug 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tz.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tz.de
- The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed that a Soyuz-engine workshop and an Aviakor maintenance workshop were hit on 15 August 2026.
- According to the General Staff, a fire spread across approximately 5,000 square metres.
- Independent NASA FIRMS satellite data showed fires at several locations in Samara and nearby areas during the same period.
- According to Kyiv Independent, the damage extent could not be independently verified; the facilities are about 900 kilometres from Ukraine’s border.
Good results from our deep strikes— President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X on 15 August 2026 about the strikes.
Ukraine Strikes Rocket Factory Critical to Russia’s Space Program: A Ukrainian missile strike dealt a blow to the heart of Roscosmos over the weekend.
gizmodo.com/ukraine-strikes-rocket-factory-critical-to-russias-space-program-2000799349
The Bulwark Aug 17
Museum makes Burton exhibit permanent: A new, permanent exhibit dedicated to the workers of the former Burton clothing factory has been unveiled at Goole Museum ...
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UNITED24 Media Aug 15
Ukraine’s Flamingo Missiles Strike Russia’s Soyuz Rocket Factory Behind Its Starlink Rival
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Straight Arrow Aug 02
A NASA-Roscosmos crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and ... Show more
Key FactsSuccessful Return from Eight-Month ISS Mission
Jul 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- A US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts completed a 241-day mission aboard the International Space Station and returned safely to Earth.
- The Soyuz MS-28 capsule touched down on July 27 in the steppes near Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
- The crew conducted scientific research during their stay to advance space exploration and provide benefits on Earth.
- Despite geopolitical tensions following the 2022 Ukraine invasion, the US and Russia continue cooperative efforts in manned spaceflight.
Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says: A Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and ...
reuters.com/science/spacecraft-brings-russians-american-back-earth-russias-space-agency-says-2026-07-26/
Key FactsISS Crew Returns After 241-Day Space Mission
Jul 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: space.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: space.com
- NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts are scheduled to return aboard Soyuz MS-28 on July 26.
- The spacecraft will undock early Sunday and land approximately 3.5 hours later on the Kazakh steppe.
- A change-of-command ceremony on the ISS marks the transition from Expedition 74 to Expedition 75.
- The crew spent 241 days in orbit, completed 3,856 Earth revolutions, and traveled over 102 million miles.
Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut of Indian heritage, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in the early hours of Wednesday (July 15 ... Show more
Key FactsIndian-Origin NASA Astronaut Prepares Historic Spacewalks
Jul 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
- Anil Menon, whose family roots trace back to Kerala, is scheduled for three spacewalks beginning August 6 at the ISS.
- His duties include upgrading solar arrays, replacing a communications antenna, and installing new power and data cables.
- Replacing the antenna enhances high-speed communication between the space station and NASA’s Houston Mission Control.
- Menon arrived at the ISS on July 14 and is expected to remain in orbit for about eight months.
Our view of Starbase from space! Here's to a successful launch. Send it,— Anil Menon, commenting on a breathtaking view of Starbase from space
Russia sends U.S. Astronaut to ISS; Russia launches a joint u.s-russia crew to the International Space Station
Soyuz crew heads for the space station
Shivan ... Show more
Space Jul 15
On July 15, 1975, the first joint space mission between the United States and the Soviet Union blasted off into orbit.
Space History Archives👉 On this day in space! July 26, 2005: Space shuttle Discovery returns to flight They ... Show more
Yorkshire Live Jul 06
Astronauts execute perfect landing on earth after dying 100 miles up in space: The Soyuz 11 spacecraft made a 'perfect' landing on Earth in 1971 - but its crew ...
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Yorkshire Live Jun 30
Astronaut's poignant 2 word request before death in space disaster: An astronaut was en route back to earth and delivered a hopeful final two-word message to ...
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dlvr.it Jun 25
Salyut 5 at 50: The Soviet space station that sickened one crew and nearly drowned another
theregister.com/science/2026/06/25/salyut-5-at-50-the-soviet-space-station-that-sickened-one-crew-and-nearly-drowned-another/5261425
Yorkshire Live Jun 17
Doomed astronauts' horrifying death just 30 minutes before they landed back on earth
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Artemis III crew: Nasa names four astronauts for next test flight: The crew was unveiled two months after Nasa sent astronauts on a record-setting lunar flyby
independent.co.uk/space/artemis-3-crew-nasa-astronauts-announcement-b2992632.html
Space travel – Of course, “Astro-Alex” is moon-crazy: From volcanologist to astronaut: Astronaut Alexander Gerst turns 50 this Sunday.
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Space Apr 28
On this day in space! April 28, 2001: World's 1st space tourist launches to space station
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Space Apr 28
On April 28, 2001, the world's first space tourist hitched a ride to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft ... Show more
On this day in space! July 26, 2005: Space shuttle Discovery returns to flight
On this day in space! July 26, 2005: Space shuttle Discovery returns to flight
defence-blog.com Apr 20
Russia quietly puts up to nine secret satellites into orbit: Russia launched a classified Soyuz-2-1b rocket from the Plesetsk military cosmodrome in the early ...
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Want to visit space after Artemis II? For $20m, Anousheh flew herself there: Going to space comes with a huge psychological pay-off. Here’s the one switch a ...
smh.com.au/national/want-to-visit-space-after-artemis-ii-for-20m-anousheh-flew-herself-there-20260415-p5zo0j.html
militarnyi.com Mar 03
Russia Restores Key Launch Pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome: At the 31st launch pad of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the Russians have completed the installation of a ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/russia-restores-key-launch-pad-baikonur/
Sigmund Jähn: The first German in space whom Germany forgot: The first German in space became an East German hero - | but after reunification ...
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Edward Lu had to learn to fly a Soviet-era spaceship in just nine weeks...
Two weeks after the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster in 2003 ... Show more
BBC Audio | Outlook | I learnt to fly a spaceship in just nine weeks
BBC Audio | Outlook | I learnt to fly a spaceship in just nine weeks
Roscosmos Finishes Repairs to Damaged Baikonur Launchpad: Russia’s space agency Roscosmos said Tuesday that it completed repairs to its launchpad at the Baikonur ...
themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/04/roscosmos-finishes-repairs-to-damaged-baikonur-launchpad-a92112
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry honour.
Last June, he became the first Indian to visit the ... Show more
Iran Says It Launched 3 Satellites Into Space From Russia: Iran launched three domestically built observation satellites into space from Russia on Sunday ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/28/iran-says-it-launched-3-satellites-into-space-from-russia-a91567
Yeni Safak English Dec 29 25
Iran launches three new satellites using Russian Soyuz rocket: Iran has successfully placed three domestically developed satellites into orbit using a Russian ...
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Three Iranian satellites launched from Russia, Tehran says: Three more Iranian satellites were sent into space on Russia’s Soyuz launchers on Sunday ...
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After the successful launch of the Soyuz MS-28, a key component of the launch facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome collapsed ... Show more
Launch facility collapses: Russia's space program faces major crisis
Launch facility collapses: Russia's space program faces major crisis
Russia accidentally destroys its only way of sending astronauts to space: For the first time since 1961, Russia has lost the ability to launch crewed rockets
independent.co.uk/space/russia-launch-space-damage-soyuz-roscosmos-b2874196.html
With the Soyuz to the ISS: 2 Russians and an American in space for 8 months: The Soyuz MS-28 has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) ...
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Saudi Gazette Nov 29 25
Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station: — A launch pad at Russia's main space complex was damaged during Thursday's launch ...
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Russian spacecraft with US-Russian crew docks at International Space Station: All three crew members are expected to spend about eight months at the orbiting ...
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The News Pakistan Nov 27 25
Russia's Soyuz spacecraft lifts off for ISS: A Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft lifted off on Thursday for the International Space Station ...
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A U.S.-Russian crew launched to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan ... Show more
A Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft blasts off for the International Space Station (ISS) with two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut on board ... Show more
NASA astronaut to lift off in Kazakhstan rocket launch today—live updates: NASA astronaut to fly on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft to the International ...
newsweek.com/nasa-astronauts-rocket-launch-kazakhstan-live-updates-11114677
China abandons Shenzhou-20 spacecraft in orbit after debris damage, crew return on Shenzhou-21: Here’s what happened
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/china-abandons-shenzhou-20-spacecraft-in-orbit-heres-what-happened-10372004/
Putin OKs plan to turn Russian spacecraft into flying billboards: This Soyuz mission is brought to you by the Wagner Group.
arstechnica.com/space/2025/10/putin-oks-plan-to-turn-russian-spacecraft-into-flying-billboards/
'The only humans to die in space': Inside the Soyuz 11 mission that shocked the world
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Who was the first man to lose his life in space? The untold story of Vladimir Komarov
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Russia launches military satellite and student-built spacecraft from Arctic base: The Soyuz-2.1b rocket lifted off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome carrying the ...
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‘Not that into peace doves’: The Apollo-Soyuz patch NASA rejected: Space artist Paul Calle thought he had represented the overall mission for the Apollo-Soyuz ...
arstechnica.com/space/2025/07/not-that-into-peace-doves-the-apollo-soyuz-patch-nasa-rejected/
Russia Removes Peace Symbol from School Textbook Cover: Russia has removed the image of a dove of peace from the cover of its official high school history ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/07/04/russia-removes-peace-symbol-from-school-textbook-cover-a89690
Nasa astronaut Anil Menon to embark on first mission to International Space Station
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Apollo, Columbia, Challenger: The 7 deadliest spaceflight accidents that changed history
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Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482 plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit: A Soviet-era spacecraft has plunged to Earth, more than a half-century after its ...
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Video. Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Expedition 72 crew lands in Kazakhstan: Video. A Russian Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts and a NASA ...
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NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday: NASA's oldest serving astronaut Don Pettit became a septuagenarian while hurtling towards the ...
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Key FactsAstronaut Showcases Stunning Space Photography
Apr 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, soon returning from the International Space Station, has captured remarkable images of the cosmos.
- His latest photo features celestial phenomena, including the Milky Way and satellites, as he experienced flying through auroras.
- Pettit has developed innovative techniques for photographing in microgravity, documenting fascinating events such as sunrises and reflections from the Mediterranean.
- Before returning to Earth, Pettit shared his reflections on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the adventure of his mission in space.
Tomorrow I once again become an Earthling. What an adventure this mission has been.— Don Pettit, as he prepared for his return to Earth.
US and Russians land on Earth after ISS mission: The Soyuz space capsule lands safely in Kazakhstan with its international crew. Space cooperation between the US ...
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Soyuz Rocket Blasts Off to Space With Russian Cosmonauts, NASA Astronaut: A Soyuz spacecraft carrying an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts lifted off ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/08/soyuz-rocket-blasts-off-to-space-with-russian-cosmonauts-nasa-astronaut-a88647
Rocket carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, 2 Russian cosmonauts docks with space station
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Navy SEAL Jonny Kim blasts off to space aboard Russian Soyuz capsule. Who is he?: American astronaut Jonathan Yong "Jonny" Kim went to space aboard the ...
wionews.com/world/nasa-astronaut-jonny-kim-goes-to-space-aboard-russian-soyuz-capsule-8938121
defence-blog.com Mar 12 25
Russian space weapon shifts orbit after two-year hiatus: A Russian military satellite, Kosmos-2553, has drawn renewed scrutiny after making a slight orbital ...
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The remote Kazakh Steppe that became a gateway to space: In remote Kazakhstan, photographer Andrew McConnell captured astronauts’ return from the ISS — and the ...
cnn.com/2024/12/30/style/kazakhstan-andrew-mcconnell-soyuz/
‘Portal to space’: the place where astronauts take off and land – in pictures: Every three months in Kazakhstan, a trio of cosmonauts and astronauts head off to ...
theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2024/nov/26/portal-to-space-the-place-where-astronauts-take-off-and-land-in-pictures
Russia launches Soyuz rocket with dozens of satellites, including two from Iran: Russia launched a Soyuz rocket early on Tuesday carrying two satellites designed ...
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Key FactsRussia's Soyuz Rocket Launches Multiple Satellites
Nov 5, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Russia launched a Soyuz rocket carrying two Ionosfera-M satellites for space weather monitoring and 53 additional small satellites, including two from Iran.
- The rocket lifted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, with the Ionosfera-M satellites becoming part of a system to observe the Earth's ionosphere.
- Each Ionosfera-M satellite weighs 430 kg and operates at an altitude of 820 km, with plans for a total of four satellites, two of which will be launched in 2025.
- Among the small satellites are Iran's high-resolution Kowsar and communications satellite Hodhod, along with the first Russian-Chinese student satellite Druzhba ATURK.
Russia to launch 2 Iranian satellites on Nov. 5, Iran's ambassador says: Russia will launch two Iranian satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, into orbit on Nov ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-to-launch-2-iranian-satellites-on-nov-5-irans-ambassador-says/
Astronaut released from hospital after “medical issue” upon return from space: NASA says the astronaut was hospitalized overnight for medical observation.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/astronaut-hospitalized-after-returning-from-235-day-space-mission/