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Former astronaut Mark Kelly, left, stands across from his brother, Scott Kelly, the current commander of the International Space Station.

A study of astronaut twins will give NASA some key genetic insight

Science

Scott and Mark Kelly, like many twins, are taking part in a genetic study to see how environment affects them differently. There’s one key twist, though: Scott is commanding the International Space Station, and NASA hopes to see what his yearlong mission might do to his genes.

Is there any chance Russia-US tensions could end up on the International Space Station?

Environment

Is there any chance Russia-US tensions could end up on the International Space Station?

Environment

Russian company to launch hotel in space by 2016

Environment
The World

China’s Ambitious Space Program a Point of National Pride

Environment

Video: Russian Company Plans to Thrill With Space Hotel

Business, Economics and Jobs

A Russian company says it will create an orbital hotel within five years and send space tourists to Mars by 2030.

The World

Chinese Space Lab To Be Launched

Arts, Culture & Media

The Geo Quiz wants you to name the city 60 miles from the launch center.

The World

Space station turns 10

Global Politics

The International Space Station turns ten years old today. Some say it’s a colossal waste of time and money. Others say its a symbol of what can be done in space when nations work together. The World’s Clark Boyd reports.