Tag: international space cooperation
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NASA Announces Timeline for First Medical Evacuation from ISS After Serious Illness
Overview: NASA’s plan for the first ISS medical evacuation NASA has released a timetable for initiating the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station in response to a crew member developing a serious, yet undisclosed health issue. While the agency confirmed the decision to evacuate, it has not disclosed the exact nature of the…
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SpaceX Launches Italian Earth-Observing Satellite on First 2026 Mission from Vandenberg
SpaceX kicking off 2026 with a high-stakes mission SpaceX launched its first mission of 2026 on the night of January 2, sending an Italian earth-observing satellite into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch took place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking a steady start to SpaceX’s ambitious year of launches. The…
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SpaceX Launches Italian Earth-Observing Satellite on First 2026 Mission
Overview SpaceX began 2026 with a high-profile mission, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California to deploy an Italian earth-observing satellite. The Falcon 9 rocket launched on schedule at 9:09 p.m. EST, marking the first orbital mission for SpaceX in the new year. The mission demonstrates continuing collaboration between SpaceX and international space…
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Soyuz MS-28 Docks with the ISS: A Photo-Ready Moment for December 17, 2025
Overview: A Historic Docking Above the Mediterranean On November 27, 2025, the crewed Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft completed its mission arc by docking with the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in Russia’s long-running human spaceflight program. Launched from Earth on the same day, the Soyuz MS-28 carried a trio of astronauts who would…
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China Reaches Out to NASA to Prevent Satellite Collision in Groundbreaking Space Cooperation
Overview of the Breakthrough Cooperation In a notable shift for space governance, China has reached out to NASA to discuss a maneuver intended to prevent a potential collision between satellites. The outreach, described by a space sustainability official, represents the first time a major space power has engaged NASA in a formal effort to coordinate…