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In 2015, NASA astronauts ate space-grown lettuce in orbit for the first time; fresh food may also help support crew morale on long missions

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station made history by eating lettuce that was grown in microgravity. This significant event shows the successful result of the VEG-01 experiment, which confirmed that the Veggie growth chamber can produce safe food for astronauts. This achievement not only showcases innovation in space agriculture but…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

4 astronauts safe back on Earth after SpaceX Crew Dragon return

ORLANDO, Fla. — After weather delayed departure for two days, four astronauts climbed on board the SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom on Friday to take a five-hour ride back down to Earth and conclude their nearly six-month mission to the International Space Station.

Orlando Sentinel · Oct 15, 2022

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‘A crime may have been committed’ in Parkland trial jury room, prosecutors say

Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight

A week after the new crew arrives, the three Americans and German they're replacing will return to Earth in their own SpaceX capsule.

The Hindu · Apr 27, 2022

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches latest crew of astronauts to ISS

The launch comes after the company and NASA successfully completed the first civilian trip to the space station.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022

Astronaut slated to become first Black woman to stay long-term on space station

ORLANDO, Fla — A couple of space rookies are joining a couple of veterans on a trip to the International Space Station this week, but one of them will open a new door of diversity as the first Black woman assigned for long-term duty on board.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 18, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4: Updated launch date, crew, mission goals of historic flight

If all goes according to plan, Jessica Watkins will become the first African-American woman to make a prolonged ISS stay.

Inverse · Apr 18, 2022

Busy month lies ahead for both launch pads at Kennedy Space Center

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center will be juggling rockets and spacecraft in the next month that will herald a couple of new eras in space travel.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 26, 2022