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BIS Space Chronicle

The January 2026 issue is now available. £7.99 from the BIS.

Next Issue Due: April 2026
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The Astro Info Service website is going to be updated over the coming months, primarily focusing upon the pioneering first two decades of humans in space (1961-1980) and on space station operations from 1971 (Salyut, Skylab, Mir, Tiangong). The International Space Station will have its own expanded section, while the Space Shuttle will also be covered separately. Much of what will be added to the site will provide follow-on stories and information to complement previously published books. Material that was previously published on this site will be available in due course in our Archive vault.

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Profile of

Pete Conrad

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Profile of

Gordon Cooper

added

Mission Report for Gemini 5

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The Final Part of

the story of

ISS Expedition Zero

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ISS Expedition Zero

The 7th and final part of the story of early ISS operations added
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Profiles

Profile of Pete Conrad added
Gemini 5

Mission Report Added
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front cover of the january 2026 space chronicle, featuring some of the exhibits on display at the science museum in london
portrait of astronaut Pete Conrad wearing a suit and tie