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Female astronaut goes to space but can’t escape online sexism by ‘small men’
Video posted by Emily Calandrelli about awesome view of Earth was flooded with hateful, objectifying comments. There isn’t a galaxy far, far away enough where women can escape sexist online ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
‘Portal to space’: the place where astronauts take off and land – in pictures
Every three months in Kazakhstan, a trio of cosmonauts and astronauts head off to the International Space Station – then return in small capsules. What do the locals make of it? Continue reading...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Exclusive: American astronaut speaks out about extended time in space
American astronaut Suni Williams said she was in good health despite online speculation she had lost weight. In an exclusive interview, Williams said she was eating well and working out. She said ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in space
Three NASA astronauts whose prolonged space mission ended with a trip to the hospital last month won't say which one of them got sickTech - ABC News - November 9 -
Astronauts tight-lipped about reason for hospital visit after 235 days in space
Nasa ‘still piecing things together’ two weeks after return from ISS but crew members cite medical privacy. Three Nasa astronauts who were taken to a Florida hospital after returning to Earth ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
‘I’m so not an astronaut!’ Samantha Harvey on her Booker-winning space novel – and the anxiety that drove it
She won the top prize with a time-distorted novel set on the International Space Station. Yet, the writer reveals, Orbital is actually ‘a celebration of Earth’s beauty with a pang of loss’ – ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts, cargo to space
The Exploration Company announced Monday it has raised $160 million to fuel development of its capsule that is designed to take astronauts and cargo to space stations.Business - CNBC - November 17 -
NASA astronaut Suni Williams talks Thanksgiving plans in space — and says she's not 'stranded'
NASA astronaut Suni Williams spoke with NBC News from the International Space Station about Thanksgiving, her health and whether she feels "stranded" in space.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Astronaut And Space Shuttle Lego Creator Combo Pack Drops To $45 For Black Friday At Amazon
The Lego Creator Space Play Pack just reached its lowest-ever price for Black Friday at Amazon. The versatile bundle includes two sets and supports six different builds--and right now it’s ...Tech - GameSpot - 9 hours ago -
NASA Says Astronaut Suni Williams Is in ‘Incredible Health’
The agency’s top medical official was responding to rumors that Suni Williams had lost an unusual amount of weight during an extended stay in orbit.Health - The New York Times - November 14 -
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
‘First instinct is to swim’: my trip on a zero-gravity flight with an Esa astronaut
The sensation of weightlessness is extraordinary as I join Rosemary Coogan for a breathtaking glimpse of life in space. It feels as if I’m hallucinating: as I lie on the floor, the ceiling suddenly ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Why Space Startups Are Excited by Space Force’s New Rocket Contracts
The nation’s military space wing has opened bidding for new rocket launch contracts worth up to $5.6 billion, and it’s aimed at ’emerging’ providers.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space
Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after a six-month stay on China’s Tiangong space stationTech - ABC News - November 4 -
The Bathrooms of the Capitol Are Now Unsafe Spaces
Republicans are exploiting juvenile gossip and unfounded fears of sexual violence.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
A local’s guide to Miami’s green spaces
The parks and gardens where the author heads to take in her hometown’s natural beautyWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Behind the ‘Holding Space’ Interview for ‘Wicked’
When a journalist asked the actress Cynthia Erivo about fans “holding space” for the movie’s signature song, a meme was born.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago