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Astronauts just launched on a Soyuz rocket with an energy-drink ad on it, continuing a Russian tradition

This week's ISS astronaut launch used a Soyuz rocket emblazoned with an ad for an energy drink. It's not the first time Russia has put an ad in space — and more may be coming.

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'Hello from the ISS': Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares first message from space

Anil Menon, an Indian-origin astronaut representing NASA, has shared his first message from the International Space Station, expressing deep appreciation for the support from family, colleagues, and friends in the space community. He is a historic figure as the first Malayali astronaut for NASA, currently engaged in an eight-month mission…

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Anil Menon Makes History as First Malayali-Origin NASA Astronaut, Begins 8-Month ISS Mission

Indian-American astronaut Dr. Anil Menon is all set to embark on an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone as the first NASA astronaut of Malayali descent to travel to space.

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Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in Afghanistan

Anil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on his first space mission. Over the next eight months, he will conduct scientific experiments focused on human health, evaluate new medical technologies and support research into semiconductor manufacturing in…

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Space medicine breakthrough? Kidney and liver tissue bioprinted off Earth for 1st time ever

California-based company Auxilium Biotechnologies just produced kidney and liver tissue in space for the first time, using a method called bioprinting,

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NASA is creating a fifth state of matter on the ISS, thanks to an upgrade to a mini-fridge-sized quantum lab

A new set of upgrades to the International Space Station’s Cold Atom Laboratory is allowing NASA to probe quantum mechanics at the coldest possible temperatures while in zero gravity.

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Even astronauts in space saw America 250 fireworks on the Fourth of July. See their ISS view of Los Angeles (video)

The U.S. just celebrated its 250th birthday, and the Americans living off the planet had a great view of some of the parties down below.

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NASA and Red Hat are building an open source medical system to diagnose sick astronauts on the ISS — could a Star Trek Tricorder be next?

NASA and Red Hat are testing an offline AI medical assistant called CMO-DA to help astronauts diagnose and treat conditions during deep space missions.

TechRadar

Watch 2 NASA astronauts fix ISS' huge robotic arm during spacewalk today

NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir will fix the International Space Station's Canadarm2 during a spacewalk today (June 30), and you can watch the action live.

Space

NASA sent a FIFA World Cup 2026 ball to the ISS so astronauts can test their footwork in zero gravity (video)

Soccer balls are tricky to design for proper spin. NASA highlighted how it is helping with FIFA ball design — and providing entertainment for ISS astronauts.

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NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'

NASA's plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has stirred up a wave of reaction by a leading ocean conservation organization.

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SpaceX Dragon says goodbye to the ISS | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2026

The cargo spacecraft catches the sunlight as it departs its visit to the space station.

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NASA announces its Artemis III crew, which will test important equipment and systems in Earth orbit and is testing public opinion

Over the span of a few short months in 2026, NASA’s Artemis III mission lost its original purpose, but gained a crew and some controversy over its composition.

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Is this the next Artemis crew? A look at the astronauts on NASA's shortlist

On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year. Here's a look at the contenders.

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NASA Orders Emergency Safe Haven Drill as Persistent Air Leaks Force a Tense ISS Standoff

The ISS, stretching the length of a football field, orbits Earth as the largest human-made object in space.

The Independent UK

What went wrong on the International Space Station and what happens next?

Fractures in a Zvezda service module had been an ongoing concern, said Nasa, as it prepares to replace the ISS in coming years

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NASA Clears International Space Station Astronauts to Resume Normal Duties After Air Leak Scare

NASA has lifted an evacuation alert on the ISS after addressing an air leak in the Russian segment, allowing astronauts to resume normal operations while monitoring continues.

The Economic Times

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

In a dramatic turn of events on Friday, five astronauts on the International Space Station temporarily vacated the main area and sought refuge in their spacecraft, entering a crucial safe-haven phase for two hours amidst a deteriorating air leak in the Russian segment. With urgency, Russian teams worked diligently to…

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Astronauts on International Space Station take shelter in SpaceX Dragon as cosmonauts try to fix air leak

ISS astronauts briefly sheltered aboard an attached SpaceX Dragon capsule today (June 5) while cosmonauts tried to fix a persistent leak on the Russian side of the orbiting lab.

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French astronauts set for 2027 voyages to ISS and first commercial space station

French astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost will embark on separate space missions in 2027 US company Vast announced on Tuesday. Prost is set to visit the Vast-developed Haven-1 commercial space station, which is scheduled to be deployed next year after years of delays, and Pesquet will launch on a…

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From 'Tetris' to 'StarCraft 2' — 5 times astronauts took video games into space

How would you like to play a game ... in spaaaaaaccccceeeeeee!!!!

The Economic Times

Could space-grown stem cells unlock faster cancer treatments and revolutionize organ regeneration breakthroughs? NASA’s ISS experiments are revealing surprising answers about the power of microgravity medicine

Space stem cell research is rapidly changing cancer treatment and regenerative medicine worldwide. Scientists aboard the International Space Station discovered stem cells grow into realistic 3D tissue structures faster in microgravity. NASA says these conditions reveal biological processes hidden by Earth’s gravity. Researchers now study tumour growth, tissue repair, immune…

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SpaceX will be worth trillions, but the space station that made it possible is worth even more — if we don't squander it

SpaceX's IPO and NASA preparing to deorbit the ISS could mean missing out on trillions in untapped value — unless we build a bridge to the space economy.

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Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity'

Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS.

LiveScience

'A measurable, enormous global impact': Astronaut Chris Hadfield on why the true power of Artemis II could take decades to hit

Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his emotional response to the Artemis II mission, and why it could change the course of people's futures.

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