Astronaut
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Barbie first became an astronaut in 1965. Now, she's traveled to outer space, thanks to the International Space Station
The latest release from Barbie is out of this world. A line of Space Discovery dolls and playsets has been released to encourage kids to pursue careers in STEM.
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Astronaut Christina Koch Lands on Earth After Record-Setting 328 Days at Space Station
Astronaut Christina Koch Back on Earth After 328 Days at Space Station
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What living on 'Mars' taught one space researcher about saving Earth
Sheyna Gifford, a space physician who spent a full year on a simulated mission to Mars, says learning how to get to another planet may be a means, not an end.
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Astronaut Anne McClain had her official NASA photos taken with her 4-year-old son, and they're too cute
While many aerospace engineers take the opportunity to get a professional solo shot, McClain couldn't help but include her son in the special moment.
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NASA engineers invented space makeup kits, and the internet has feelings
One person pointed out, "It cost how much per ounce to send something up in the shuttle and they prioritized makeup?" Another joked, "unthinkable to orbit the earth without lipstick."
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No One Can Top This Astronaut’s Wedding Gift to Friends
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet brought his friends’ wedding rings to space with him. European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet was allowed to take 1.5 kg, or about 3.3 lbs, of personal items with him to the International Space Station, where he’s been since November. Among those items, Pesquet managed to squeeze in a little something special for his friends, who are getting married this summer.