Vast's planned crewed mission to Haven-1 kicks off commercial race to replace ISS

French astronaut Arnaud Prost will serve as test engineer for Vast's inaugural crewed mission to Haven-1, as part of a four-member crew.

Sprites in Space: How scientists are studying mysterious Transient Luminous Events

These atmospheric phenomena associated with thunderstorms can only be seen from above the clouds, as they extend upward into space.

NASA announces Artemis III crew ahead of planned 2027 multi-launch campaign

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency will serve as the pilot. He is the first European to join an Artemis mission.