American astronauts are deep in training for future missions, but with the space shuttles retired, they’re currently relying on Russia for transportation.
That’s about to change. Keep reading →
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When the last space shuttle landed back on Earth in July, it appeared as though NASA’s manned space exploration may be grounded for good. Actually, 60 American astronauts are deep in training for future missions.
“We’re very much alive,” said Dr. Michael Barratt, 52, a physician and space medicine specialist who’s flown two missions and hopes to go up in space again. Keep reading →