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September 2, 2022 | 4:28 PM

NASA Artemis rocket rescheduled to launch Saturday

According to NASA, the Artemis mission is to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before.

By Aniya Faulcon

September 19, 2021 | 6:20 AM

Trailblazing tourist trip to orbit ends with splashdown

A trailblazing tourist trip to orbit has ended safely with a splashdown in the Atlantic

By Marcia Dunn/The Associated Press

May 2, 2021 | 9:34 AM

4 Astronauts splash down in SpaceX Dragon capsule after 6 months in orbit

Four astronauts who’ve spent the past six months aboard the International Space Station as part of the first operational mission of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule are back on Earth

By Scott Neuman/NPR

February 28, 2021 | 10:46 AM

Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings

Astronauts are taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to install support frames for new solar panels arriving later this year.

By Marcia Dunn/AP

January 14, 2020 | 3:02 PM

A Terrible Towel in space: Pittsburgh native completes astronaut training

Warren “Woody” Hoburg credits experiences in Pittsburgh with sparking his interest in space and engineering.

By Jacob Paul/WESA

July 19, 2019 | 9:26 AM

Delaware companies eye a future in space while marking Apollo 11’s anniversary

By Mark Eichmann/WHYY

July 18, 2019 | 9:13 AM

Former astronaut training ground in Bucks County could become a museum

By Peter Crimmins/WHYY

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