In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, astronaut Jing Haipeng waves as he is carried out of the re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou-14 manned space mission after it landed successfully at the Dongfeng landing site in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. (AP)

Chinese Astronauts Land Back on Earth After Successful Trip

Sanjay PatilOctober 31, 23Astronaut, Space

According to state media, three Chinese astronauts have successfully returned to Earth on Tuesday following a five-month stay in orbit at the country’s space station. Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao hit China’s Dongfeng landing site at 8:11 a.m. (0011 GMT), according to state broadcaster CCTV. Footage showed their reentry capsule parachuting into the rugged Gobi desert, raising a cloud of orange dust as it hit the ground. “On-site medical monitoring and insurance personnel confirmed that the astronauts… are in good health,” CCTV said. “The flight mission of the…

NASA introduced its new Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) and Orion Crew Survival System suit for the Artemis program on Oct. 15, 2019. (NASA)

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BAE Investigates Utilizing Fighter-Jet Technologies for Space Equipment

Nitin MisraSeptember 1, 23Astronaut, Space

BAE Systems Plc is currently investigating the potential utilization of defense technologies, like jet-pilot helmets, in space-related applications. This move comes as the UK defense contractor aims to concentrate more on commercial prospects within the rapidly expanding market. A possible astronaut helmet would be based on the core technology used in the company’s jet fighter headgear, said Nigel Kidd, product director of head-mounted displays at the London-based company. Space is becoming a priority for defense companies as security threats swell around the world. BAE agreed this month to buy Ball…

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has expressed her excitement and anticipation for the event. (AP)

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Sunita Williams Anticipates Chandrayaan-3’s Lunar Descent

Adriana MaraisAugust 23, 23Astronaut, ISRO, moon, NASA

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has eagerly shared her excitement and anticipation for the upcoming landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, which is set to take place on Wednesday. Known for his significant contributions to space exploration, Williams is eagerly awaiting the Pragyaan rover’s exploration of the Moon’s south pole, which promises a lot of scientific discoveries. The NASA astronaut, who has a long career in space exploration, also praised India’s significant role in shaping the field of space exploration. In a statement shared by National Geographic India, he emphasized the…

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NASA Teams Up with Seven Companies to Meet Commercial and Government Space Needs

Adriana MaraisJune 17, 23Astronaut, Earth, economy, NASA, SpaceX

NASA has intensified its partnership with private companies to cater to its expanding commercial and government needs. The agency has enlisted the services of seven firms, including Blue Origin led by Jeff Bezos and SpaceX led by Elon Musk. The primary objective of this collaboration is to enhance human spaceflight and boost the US commercial low Earth orbit economy. Notably, these space law contracts are unfunded. Another initiative, Collaborations for Commercial Space Capabilities-2 (CCSC-2), is also designed to advance commercial space-related efforts. This is done at NASA by sharing technical…