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Is an Astronaut Stuck in Space a Rare Occurrence?

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Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are the two NASA astronauts that have been circulating in the news since becoming stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2024. After several obstacles, they returned to Earth on March 18, 2025.

How the NASA Space Food Research Lab Works

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The NASA Space Food Research Lab develops all of the food used on NASA missions. Learn about the NASA Space Food Research Lab and space food.

How have NASA space helmets changed optics?

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NASA space helmets are nifty devices that allow astronauts to operate in the hostile environment of space, but did you know that the technology behind them has also directly benefitted eyeballs here on Earth? Learn more about NASA and optics.

10 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters to You

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Yes, we have some amazing inventions thanks to space exploration, and we're curious about life on other planets. But the cosmos also touches a deeper part of our psyches. Here are 10 reasons space exploration matters to you.

What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?

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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?

How to Spot the International Space Station From Where You Live

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NASA's Spot the Station feature will text or email you when the ISS is about to be overhead. And you won't even need a telescope to see it!

Is Space Tourism Worth It?

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Today, Blue Origin flew its billionaire founder Jeff Bezos and three others into space, a week after Virgin Galactic flew its billionaire founder Richard Branson on the same mission. Will space tourism be more than a millionaire's hobby?

5 Secrets About the Soviet Space Program

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The Soviets were secretive about their space program. We're telling five of the biggest now.

Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space?

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We know space is awash in ultraviolet radiation. So how are astronauts protected from all those UV rays?

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