Tag: astronauts
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ISS at Point Nemo: 2030 Deorbit Ends an Era
Introduction: The 25-Year Milestone On November 2, the International Space Station (ISS) marked the 25th anniversary of continuous human presence in orbit. Since its first module was launched, the station has served as a shared laboratory, a symbol of international cooperation, and a testbed for life in microgravity. Yet with aging hardware, tightening budgets, and…
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25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space
The ISS as a Lab and Habitat Twenty-five years into the era of sustained human presence in low Earth orbit, the International Space Station (ISS) stands not only as a marvel of engineering but also as a living archaeological site. Archaeology, traditionally concerned with past cultures on Earth, now informs how we interpret long-duration spaceflight.…
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PBS Marks 25 Years of the International Space Station with NOVA’s Operation Space Station
PBS Celebrates a Quarter-Century of the International Space Station The International Space Station (ISS) has stood as humanity’s most ambitious off-world laboratory since its first module reached orbit in 2000. To commemorate a landmark 25-year milestone, PBS’s NOVA series presents Operation Space Station, a two-part documentary event premiering on November 5, 2025. The program offers…
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China’s Shenzhou-21 Mission: Docking at Tiangong with Four Lab Mice
Overview: A Milestone for China’s Space Program China successfully docked the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft with the Tiangong space station, marking a notable milestone in its ongoing human spaceflight program. The mission, launched from Jiuquan, features a three-astronaut crew—the youngest among China’s spacefaring pioneers—who will conduct extended operations aboard the modular station. Accompanying the crew are four…
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China Launches Shenzhou-21 Mission to Tiangong Space Station
Three astronauts dock at Tiangong in latest Shenzhou mission China conducted another bold stride in human spaceflight as the Shenzhou-21 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station early Saturday. The crew, consisting of three Chinese astronauts, included the country’s youngest person to orbit, underscoring China’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in low Earth…
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China Holds Send-Off Ceremony for Space Station Astronauts
China Holds Send-Off Ceremony for Tiangong Mission Astronauts China conducted a formal send-off ceremony on Friday for a new crew of astronauts destined for the Tiangong space station. The event, held in Jiuquan, underscored the country’s ongoing commitment to long-term orbital research and human spaceflight, as three taikonauts prepare to begin a new chapter of…
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ESA astronauts complete helicopter training in preparation for future lunar missions
ESA astronauts complete helicopter training in Germany as part of lunar mission readiness Four European Space Agency (ESA) astronauts have completed a focused helicopter training course with the German Bundeswehr, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s preparation for future lunar exploration. The hands‑on programme, designed to mirror the realities of lunar descent and ascent, wrapped…
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To the Moon, Alice! A Reflective Look at the Dawn of Spaceflight
Introduction: A Nod to the Early Astronauts ldquo;To the moon, Alice!rdquo; is more than a catchy catchphrase. It echoes a time when spaceflight was a leap into the unknown and the term astronaut carried the weight of human ingenuity. The era of John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, and their peers marked a transition from theoretical ambition…
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Artemis 2: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen Talks to Students
Canadian Space Lesson Precedes a Historic Mission As Canada gears up for a milestone in space exploration, Jeremy Hansen sat with a group of curious Grade 5 and 6 students from St. Jude Elementary School on Montreal’s South Shore. The occasion was not a launch date or a technical briefing, but a chance for the…
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To the Moon, Alice! Recalling the Courage and Caution of Early Spaceflight
Remembering the Pioneering Era of Spaceflight October 16, 2025 marks another moment to look back at the era when space exploration captured the imagination of a generation. From John Glenn’s orbit to the dawn of human cargo into the heavens, the early astronauts faced a landscape of uncertain technology and untested risk. It wasn’t just…