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NASA Astronauts Snap Terrifying Hurricane Dorian Photos From Space

Astronauts aboard NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) were able to capture terrifying photos of Hurricane Dorian as it passes through the Atlantic Ocean. Although the hurricane has slightly weakened, the images from space still show just how massive Dorian is.
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Russia Launching Humanoid Robot To International Space Station

Russia is currently planning to launch the MS-14 mission of its Soyuz program to the International Space Station (ISS). The unmanned mission will carry Russia’s Skybot F-850, a humanoid robot that will participate in various experiments aboard the ISS.
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NASA Astronauts Install Parking Spot During ISS Spacewalk

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) successfully carried out the fifth spacewalk this year. For the procedure, two astronauts installed a docking port on the station to provide commercial spacecraft a designated area to park in.
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NASA, SpaceX Rehearse 'Crucial Element' In Crew Dragon Launch

NASA and SpaceX recently teamed up to perform crucial exercises in preparation for future return missions from the International Space Station (ISS). The exercises mainly revolved around extracting astronauts from SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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NASA Boss Confirms Moon Mission Budget Won’t Eat Up ISS Funding

Administrator Jim Bridenstine of NASA assured the public that the budget allocated for the International Space Station (ISS) will not be affected by the funds needed for the space agency’s upcoming Moon mission. Bridenstine made the statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s lunar budget proposal that involves cutting the funding for the ISS.
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Space Tourism Could Ruin Earth’s Atmosphere, Expert Warns

Environmental experts have warned that space tourism, which is being spearheaded by various private aerospace firms such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, will have devastating effects on Earth’s atmosphere. Aside from contributing to climate change, the effects could also leave humans exposed to radiation from the Sun.

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