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Space Station Crew Launches from Birthplace of Human Spaceflight
One week shy of the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight, Soyuz TMA-21 lifted off on a mission to the International Space Station.
Soyuz Launch Site in French Guiana Ready for Maiden flight
The Soyuz site at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana is now ready for its first launch.
Space Station Astronauts Return to Earth
ISS Expedition 26 landed successfully in Kazakhstan early Wednesday morning, returning to the Earth after 159 days in space.
First European Soyuz Launch Set for August 31
The first flight of Russia’s Soyuz carrier rocket from Europe’s space center in French Guiana will loft two Galileo navigation satellites.
After 244 days, Mars500 ‘arrives’ in Orbit Around Mars
After 244 days of virtual interplanetary flight, the Mars500 crew has arrived at the Red planet.
Russia is Working on an Unmanned Military Spaceplane
Russian researchers are working on an unmanned spacecraft similar in design to the U.S. Air Force’s X-37B.
VIDEO: Russian Cargo Ship Arrives at ISS
A unmanned Russian resupply vessel carrying three tons of food, fuel, and supplies safely docked with the ISS.
Cosmonauts Perform 27th Russian ISS Spacewalk
Two Russian cosmonauts ventured outside the International Space Station to complete installation of a new high-speed data transmission system.
Russia Launches Meteorological Satellite
The 3,751-pound Electro-L1 weather satellite will provide Russia with real-time meteorological information.
Powerful Broadband Satellite Rides ILS Proton Rocket to Orbit
The launch of the KA-SAT broadband satellite marks the 8th ILS Proton launch of the year.