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NASA’s short on spacesuits — and new ones may not be ready for upcoming missions

Technology

Despite hundreds of millions of dollars in recent investments, NASA is still years away from new spacesuits, auditors say.

NASA’s short on spacesuits — and new ones may not be ready for upcoming missions
Mechanical engineer

This pressurized, skirt-like machine helps keep astronauts fit

Technology
This pressurized, skirt-like machine helps keep astronauts fit
The Hubble Space Telescope

One astronaut says his career seemed unlikely, 'like growing up to be Spider-Man'

Technology
One astronaut says his career seemed unlikely, 'like growing up to be Spider-Man'
The crew and back-up team for Ahad Momand's mission. Momand is third from the left.

The only Afghan to ever fly in space almost didn't make it back to Earth

Science
The only Afghan to ever fly in space almost didn't make it back to Earth
Chris Hadfield playing in space.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield shows childhood dreams can come true

Environment
Astronaut Chris Hadfield shows childhood dreams can come true