China launched three astronauts into space Saturday (June 16), kicking off an ambitous test mission that marks the country's first attempt to dock a manned spaceship in orbit and its first flight of a female astronaut. full story ![]()
Female oceanauts are being considered to steer China's record-breaking submersible Jiaolong, after the country sent its first female astronaut into space last year, officials have announced.• Profile: China's first manned submersible
china.org.cn (2 days ago)

In a high-flying, perfectly pitched first, an astronaut on the International Space Station is bowing out of orbit with a musical video: his own custom version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." It's believed to be the first music video made in space, according to NASA. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's personalized rendition of "Space Oddity" was posted on YouTube on Sunday,...
cleveland.com (10 days ago)
China will send another female astronaut in space when the Shenzhou 10 spacecraft lifts off this summer.
china.org.cn (1 month and 21 days ago)
Female oceanauts are being considered to steer China's record-breaking submersible Jiaolong, after the country sent its first female astronaut into space last year, officials have announced.
china.org.cn (1 day ago)

Before Eileen Collins became the first woman astronaut to command a space shuttle, she was an Air Force pilot teaching math at the U.
denverpost.com (1 month and 4 days ago)

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield marked the end of his five month stint in space with a song.
nydailynews.com (10 days ago)
The Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield celebrated his last day in charge of the International Space Station by releasing an elaborately produced cover version of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” recorded around the office in his spare time.
nytimes.com (10 days ago)
Astronaut Chris Hadfield has been delighting space enthusiasts on Twitter during his stay on the International Space Station - and now it seems he has one extra special follower.
standard.co.uk (10 days ago)
Astronaut Chris Hadfield has been delighting space enthusiasts on Twitter during his stay on the International Space Station - and now it seems he has one extra special follower.
standard.co.uk (10 days ago)
Former Apache helicopter pilot and test pilot Tim Peake is to become the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, making him the first UK astronaut in space for more than 20 years, according to an announcement by ESA and the UK Space Agency. (Yes, apparently we have one ? who knew?).
forbes.com (3 days ago)
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