NASA says weather conditions near the multiple splashdown sites off Florida’s coast have been unfavorable for the return of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission from the ISS and forecasts remain marginal for an undocking later today. Japan has officially approved two new astronauts. The China Manned Space Agency says the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and Long March-2F carrier rocket have been transferred to the launch area in preparation for take off in the coming days, and more.

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Selected Reading

NASA, SpaceX Adjust Crew-8 Undocking Date

Japan's space agency officially approves 2 astronauts after training

China prepares to launch Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship - CGTN

China launches Tianping-3 satellite - CGTN

NASA Selects Crew for 45-Day Simulated Mars Mission in Houston

Intuitive Machines Advances Radioisotope Power System for AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate

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NASA Selects Two Teams to Advance Life Sciences Research in Space

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