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14.10.2020 / 09:13

Russian, US astronauts launch to International Space Station

MOSCOW – A trio of space travelers has launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track maneuver to reach the orbiting outpost in just three hours.NASA’s Kate Rubins and Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov of the Russian space agency Roscosmos lifted off as scheduled Wednesday morning from the Russia-leased Baikonur space launch facility in Kazakhstan for a six-month stint on the station.For the first time, they are trying a two-orbit, three-hour approach to the orbiting outpost.

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NASA moves International Space Station path to avoid unknown space debris

HOUSTON - The International Space Station boosted its orbit out of the way of an “unknown piece of space debris” that was expected to pass within several miles of the station, NASA said.The station crew, which includes NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner, had to temporarily relocate to the Russian segment of the ISS to be closer to their Soyuz spacecraft. The move was part of “the safe haven procedure out of an abundance of caution,” NASA said in a statement.“At no time was the crew in any danger,” the agency clarified.The ISS conducted a 150-second reboost after a docked resupply ship fired its engines at 5:19 p.m.

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NASA moves International Space Station path to avoid unknown space debris

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Pending weather, NASA astronauts still ‘Go’ for Sunday splashdown in SpaceX Dragon Endeavour

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two NASA astronauts are preparing to become the first to complete their spaceflight on SpaceX’s new Dragon spacecraft nicknamed Endeavour but Hurricane Isaias may foil those plans.Unfazed by the weather woes, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken told reporters Friday if their planned splashdown off Florida’s coast in Dragon Endeavour gets delayed they have plenty of “chow” and work to do on the International Space Station.The astronauts joined their fellow NASA crew member Chris Cassidy on the ISS at the end of May following a historic launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, the first human launch there since 2011.

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Astronauts squeeze in last spacewalk before SpaceX departure

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts squeezed in one last spacewalk Tuesday before turning their attention to the all-important end to SpaceX’s first crew flight. NASA’s Bob Behnken and Chris Cassidy floated out of the International Space Station on their fourth and final spacewalk in under a month.

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Astronaut says losing mirror on spacewalk was 'real bummer'

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The commander of the International Space Station said Monday that losing a mirror during last week’s otherwise successful spacewalk was “a real bummer.” NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy said he has no idea how the small mirror on his left sleeve came off. The band for the mirror is on pretty tight, he noted, and it may have caught on a metal tether attachment as he exited the airlock Friday.

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Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk

The International Space Station was orbiting over Kazakhstan and into China when this picture of the solar eclipse shadowing a portion of the Asian continent. (Source: NASA) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A spacewalking astronaut added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth on Friday, losing a small mirror as soon as he stepped out of the International Space Station for battery work.Commander Chris Cassidy said the mirror floated away at about a foot per second.Mission Control said the mirror somehow became detached from Cassidy's spacesuit.

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WATCH LIVE: Crew Dragon docks with International Space Station

ORLANDO, Fla. – NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are approaching their new temporary home in orbit Sunday morning after zipping around Earth to catch up to the International Space Station.

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NASA astronaut beams message of hope to Earth during coronavirus pandemic

A message of unity for the entire planet -- coming from outer space.

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US-Russian crew blasts off for space station during coronavirus pandemic

MOSCOW – A U.S.-Russian space crew blasted off Thursday to the International Space Station following a tight quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Space station crew blast off despite virus-hit build-up

A three-man crew is en route to the International Space Station today, leaving behind a planet overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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No family, fanfare for NASA astronaut launching next month

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA astronaut who's about to leave the planet for six months will blast off without any family or fanfare because of the coronavirus.

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