Astronautics articles
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Astronauts to patch up NASA's NICER telescope
NASA is planning to repair NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer), an X-ray telescope on the International Space Station, during a spacewalk later this year. It will be the fourth science observatory in orbit serviced by astronauts.
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Rosemary Coogan becomes latest astronaut from Ireland
Born in Northern Ireland, Rosemary Coogan said that graduating from the ESA and being one step closer to spaceflight is an ‘incredibly moving’ moment for her. : Rosemary Coogan becomes latest astronaut from Ireland
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NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight
The two NASA astronauts assigned to Boeing's first human spaceflight arrived at their launch site Thursday, just over a week before their scheduled liftoff.