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UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

2 June 2026 at 13:25
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The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it says could make him the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.

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NASA abandons ‘core module’ concept for commercial space station development

2 June 2026 at 08:51
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NASA is withdrawing a proposal to revamp its strategy for transitioning from the International Space Station to commercial stations, one that had been criticized by the companies developing such stations.

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France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions

2 June 2026 at 02:05
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Commercial space station developer Vast has reached an agreement with the French government to fly two French astronauts on its missions, including the first flight to its Haven-1 space station.

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Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology

28 May 2026 at 18:12
A concept for a later phase of NASA’s proposed lunar base. Credit: NASA

In December 1972, Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent 75 hours on the lunar surface during Apollo 17. They drove a rover, conducted three spacewalks and collected samples across the […]

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Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch

28 May 2026 at 11:00
A photo of Europe taken January 19, 2024, from aboard the International Space Station by a member of the Expedition 70 crew. Credit: NASA

At most major European space summits, the sovereignty debate has long been overshadowed by talk of launchers, constellations and the symbolism of a national presence. On the sidelines, however, the […]

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