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Modi and astronaurs

Policy & Politics

U.S. and India advance human spaceflight cooperation

The governments of the United States and India announced June 17 they are moving ahead with cooperation on human spaceflight that would include flying an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station, although with few details on who would fly and when.

by Jeff Foust June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Black and white photo of three Apollo 13 crewmembers smiling and waving as they step off of a recovery helicopter.

Remembering the humans in human spaceflight

by Kathleen Mosier June 6, 2024June 5, 2024

Shenzhou-18 commander Ye Guangfu (right) and astronauts Li Cong (center) and Li Guangsu (left) are celebrated prior to their sendoff.

From the Magazine

China seeks its own Apollo moment – and more

by Andrew Jones June 6, 2024June 5, 2024

Civil

India targets uncrewed Gaganyaan orbital test mission in July, crewed flight in 2025

by Andrew Jones February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker

Policy & Politics

FAA commercial human spaceflight regulatory learning period nears expiration

by Jeff Foust February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

Civil

ArianeGroup begins testing prototype of multirole Susie upper stage

by Andrew Jones November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

The Nyx spacecraft

Civil

ESA to start commercial cargo program

by Jeff Foust November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

Ax-1 crew

The future of human spaceflight safety is in the hands of Congress

by Michael Lopez-Alegria September 8, 2023September 7, 2023

Marcus Wandt

Civil

Interest grows for human spaceflight in Europe

by Jeff Foust July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

The psychology of space exploration — and why it matters on Earth

by Dylan Taylor July 7, 2023July 7, 2023