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Long Before Astronauts, These Animals Took the Ultimate Space Risk

When we think of space exploration names like Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong dominate the narrative. But long before humans ever strapped themselves into rockets animals were sent into space as living test subjects. Their missions were risky, one way and driven by a simple question scientists could not answer…

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Russian national under arrest accused of spying for Moldova, FSB spy agency says

Moldova's Information and Security Service told local media it "rejects the accusations made by the authorities of the Russian Federation."

Euronews

New race to the moon: could a German be first this time?

Man is returning to the moon - and with him old rivalries and new ambitions. Europe wants to have its say; Germany wants to be at the forefront. A historic opportunity beckons for Berlin.

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The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

Halcyon Years by Alastair Reynolds; Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle; All Tomorrows by CM Kosemen; The Salt Oracle by Lorraine Wilson; The Witching Hour by various authors

The Guardian - UK

US-Russian Soyuz crew launches to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving Day

Russia's Soyuz MS-28 crew — Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev of Roscosmos and Chris Williams of NASA — launched for and arrived at the ISS on Nov. 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day.

Space

EU leaders visit Moldova on Independence Day with message of solidarity for Chișinău

Ahead of the Moldovan parliamentary elections on 28 September, the leaders of France, Germany and Poland visited Chișinău on the 34th anniversary of Moldova's independence.

Euronews

Want to glamp at the world’s first cosmodrome? That could soon be a reality

Kazakhstan is turning decommissioned space sites into glamping spots, museums and family-friendly tourism hubs.

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39 Pics That Perfectly Sum Up The Soviet And Post Soviet Times, As Shared On This Page

If you’re fans of history, vintage aesthetics, and old-timey photography, dear Pandas, then this is the article for you.

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'Joy,' a plush baby swan, will launch with Axiom Mission-4 crew as zero-g indicator

When an international crew of astronauts launch on a commercial space mission, they will be joined by a स्वैन, a łabędź or a hattyú. Or, in English, a swan.

Space

Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?

A new study says that there's a sophisticated effort to spread disinformation in regions of strategic value to the Kremlin, particularly Eastern Europe.

Euronews

New Barbie doll celebrates 60 years as an astronaut, but forgets when humans first flew into space

Earth to astronaut Barbie, we have a new space collectible, but probably not for all of the reasons Mattel intended. The toy company has released a Barbie Miss Astronaut 60th anniversary doll.

Space

NASA's Artemis 2 crew wants your help designing the plush toy that will fly with them around the moon.

The first astronauts preparing to fly to the moon in more than 50 years want your help identifying their "moon mascot." NASA's Artemis II crew is seeking an original idea for their zero-g indicator.

Space

Iconic review – Bardot, Bacon and the Beatles bestride the plastic fantastic age

This compact yet brilliant show looks at how painters responded to the subjugation of real life in the 1960s media age, with its explosion of photos, film and mass reproduction

The Guardian - UK

'Aurora' the baby falcon plush toy takes flight again as SpaceX Crew-9 zero-g indicator

A tradition borrowed from the Russian space program has physically crossed over to an U.S. spacecraft. The "zero-g indicator" that launched on SpaceX's Crew-9 previously flew on two Russian Soyuz.

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These Rare Photos Reveal What It’s Really Like to Live At the International Space Station

Human culture is wrapped up in the things we make and use. Once the ISS burns up in the upper atmosphere, the physical evidence of its spacefaring culture will just be gone.

Space

Astrophotography under Kyrgyzstan's clear pristine skies, a stargazer's paradise

Here's what it's like to experience Kyrgyzstan's clear pristine skies, a stargazer's paradise.

The Guardian - AU

Only the Astronauts by Ceridwen Dovey review – playful and deeply moving close encounters

Metal objects launched into space observe perplexing humanity in this wildly inventive novel from the author of Only the Animals

International Business Times

Russian Spacecraft Launch Aborted Seconds Before Take-off

The launch of a Russian spacecraft to the International Space Station was aborted at the last minute on Thursday, in another high-profile setback for Russia's space programme.

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Exploring The Top 10 Famous World Expeditions

Discover the historic expeditions of famous explorers like Marco Polo, Magellan, and Shackleton that shaped our world.

Dynamite News

Names of Gaganyaan mission 2024-25 astronauts announced

The four astronauts were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Canberra Times

How does a space suit work?

The $2 million custom-made suits take more than two years to make.

France 24

North Korea's Kim visits military aviation factory in Russia's far east

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at a Russian industrial city to visit a military aviation plant on Friday, Russian agencies reported, following his summit with President Vladimir Putin.

France 24

Russia hopes to pull ahead in the space race with the launch of the Luna-25 moon lander

Russia is taking a big gamble as it prepares to launch its first spacecraft to the Moon since 1976 on Friday. After decades of failed space missions, and with the war in Ukraine making it a pariah on the international stage, Russia is hoping to re-emerge as a major player…

Bristol Post

Beagle 2's Bristol team who 'never gave up hope' on incredible space mission

You can now explore the story of Beagle 2 at one of Bristol's best-loved attractions

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Artemis 2 astronaut to carry Canada's flag at King Charles' coronation

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be the flag-bearer for Canada on Saturday (May 6) at the coronation of King Charles III.

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