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Watch European astronaut make history during spacewalk today

On Aug. 18, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot will become the first French woman ever to perform a spacewalk, and you can watch the historic action live.

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ISS photobombs the sun during solar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Aug. 14, 2026

The silhouette of the ISS transiting across the sun's face during the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse.

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NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires after 30 years at the space agency

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has retired from NASA after 30 years of public service, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishments and leadership including two-time commander of the International Space Station and Chief of the Astronaut Office’s Commercial Crew Branch.

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On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nights

Astronauts on the International Space Station experience sixteen sunrises daily. They follow a strict twenty-four-hour schedule, ignoring the rapid orbital cycles. Internal body clocks can mismatch with the external environment, affecting sleep patterns. Artificial lighting helps regulate astronauts' sleep and wakefulness cycles.

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Sophie Adenot to become first Frenchwoman to walk in space: 'Fantastic news'

"I've got great news: on 18 August it'll be my turn to leave the Station," says Sophie Adenot. On the ISS since February, she is due to become France's first woman to walk in space.

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'One more step': NASA astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk to prep ISS for solar array upgrade

Jessica Meir and Anil Menon completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to install solar array mounting hardware outside of the International Space Station on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalk

Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon embarks on his first spacewalk today. He will join Jessica Meir to strengthen the orbiting laboratory's power system. This mission prepares the International Space Station for next-generation solar panels. It is the first of three NASA spacewalks planned for this month. Safety tethers and specialized suits…

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SpaceX aims to use rockets to quickly transport cargo across the Earth and into orbit – moves that would expand the global cargo system

You might think about rockets as powerful vehicles that blast astronaut crews and robotic missions off into space. But what if they could be used to send cargo from one side of the Earth to the other, in a fraction of the time it would take a plane? The company…

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'A very busy mission': SpaceX on track to launch 4 astronauts to the ISS on Sept. 12

NASA and SpaceX officials, together with the four members of Crew-13, spoke to the media on Aug. 3, providing an update on their preparations for launch.

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ISS astronaut spies a swirling super storm | Space photo of the day for Aug. 4, 2026

From the International Space Station on Aug. 2, 2026, NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured an incredible photograph of a swirling typhoon in the Pacific Ocean.

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US-Russian space crew returns to Earth after eight months on ISS

The team will undergo medical checks before being flown to Karaganda in central Kazakhstan, where they are due to meet up with recovery teams.

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I'm not an astronaut, but I went to the International Space Station (sort of)

"Just the fact that it exists, just the fact that it continues to exist. We should marvel at that."

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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.

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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.

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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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