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AP

US picks 8 new astronauts, 4 women

Nasa’s announcement came on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the launch of the first American woman in space, Sally Ride.

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China astronauts enter space module

Three Chinese astronauts entered a space module after carrying out a successful docking manoeuvre.

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REUTERS

Space Mountie Hadfield retires

Chris Hadfield, who captivated millions with his version of David Bowie's Space Oddity, has announced his retirement from the space programme.

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Missile hits highest suborbital level since ‘76
May 15 2013 at 09:30

China says the rocket carried a science payload which studied the Earth's magnetosphere.

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Nothing but blue skies with Virgin Galactic?
May 14 2013 at 14:13

Richard Branson says that rocket-powered space tourism flights by his firm would have only a minor impact on climate change.

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Space cowboy falls down to Earth
May 14 2013 at 09:20

Canadian spaceman Chris Hadfield returned to Earth along with two other astronauts after a half-year mission to the International Space Station.

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Video: Astronaut does Bowie on ISS
May 13 2013 at 13:40

A revised version of David Bowie's Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station.

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Spacewalking repairmen replace leaky pump
May 13 2013 at 09:41

Astronauts wrapped up a hastily planned repair job to replace a coolant pump needed to keep the International Space Station at full power.

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Leak detected outside ISS
May 10 2013 at 08:55

Crew members at the orbital outpost spotted white flakes of ammonia floating away from the space station, Nasa said.

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SA commits R189m to SKA telescope
May 9 2013 at 14:19

Minister outlines costs and progress of international science project.

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US must colonise Mars, says Aldrin
May 9 2013 at 09:26

Buzz Aldrin, who was the second man to walk on the Moon, said that the US must lead the way toward building a permanent settlement on Mars.

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Landing is key in Mars trip plans
May 8 2013 at 09:55

A three-day meeting has brought together Nasa experts for talks focused on exploring the neighbouring planet.

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Brightman sets sights on ISS
May 7 2013 at 09:20

Sarah Brightman plans on becoming the first recording artist to venture into space en route to the International Space Station.

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