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NASA astronaut Don Pettit to return to Earth after more than 200 days in space
Astronaut Don Pettit, who has been at the International Space Station since September, is set to land Saturday in Kazakhstan ...
What qualifies someone as an astronaut? Did Katy Perry go to space?
She tried going to space in 2011 and has been fascinated with astronomy and everything extraterrestrial for years. But is Katy Perry now an astronaut?
Who are the NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for 9 months?
NASA's stuck astronauts are heading home now that a replacement crew has arrived at the International Space Station.
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8 Coolest Things Astronauts Do in the International Space Station
The ISS serves as the home and laboratory of astronauts in space for the duration of their mission—which you can track and ...
Stranded NASA Astronauts Share Their Reaction When Learning They Had to Stay in Space for Months, Not Days
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth earlier this month after unexpectedly spending nine months on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut reveals they nearly failed to dock Boeing Starliner to International Space Station
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore revealed that the Boeing Starliner almost had to abort its attempt to dock to the International ...
Astronaut’s 70th birthday will involve a space-based roller coaster ride
Pettit has been dazzling fans back on terra firma with his amazing photography during his seven-month mission, with standout work including images of star trails, aurora, a rocket launch, a returning ...
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Astronaut's new NASA portrait is a blast from the past: Space photo of the day
NASA photographer Josh Valcarcel captured Zena Cardman in a pose evocative of one of the first female astronaut's portraits.
Katy Perry Gets 'Back to the Best Reality' Packing Daughter's School Lunch After Space Flight Backlash
The pop star's lunch for 4-year-old Daisy included a nod to her historic expedition with Blue Origin earlier this week ...