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International Space Station Facing Critical Air Leak Issue

The International Space Station faces a significant air leak in its Russian segment, prompting collaborative efforts between NASA and Roscosmos to address ...

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NASA dealing with aging ISS and spacewalk hardware: 'None of our spacesuits are spring chickens'

Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.

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Russia sends 53 satellites to orbit on record-breaking launch (video)

Russia launched 53 small satellites into orbit on Monday (Nov. 4), including two for Iran. The 51 Russian payloads were a single-launch record for the country.

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The International Space Station Has A Pesky Leak — Not Even NASA Has A Solid Plan For It

A recent report out last month from NASA’s Office of the Inspector General highlighted some of the big challenges to keeping the ISS flying safely until 2030.

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NASA chief says reported calls between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be ‘concerning’

SpaceX previously told The Independent claims of conversations between the billionaire and Russian presidents were ‘unsubstantiated’ and ‘misleading’

The Independent UK

NASA Astronaut Still Hospitalized After Return To Earth

The unidentified space explorer suffered an unspecified 'medical issue' after spending an unplanned extra two months on the International Space Station.

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SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts undock from ISS after weather delays (photo)

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA undocked from the International Space Station today (Oct. 23) after several weather delays.

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SpaceX launches 20 Eutelsat OneWeb broadband satellites to orbit (video)

SpaceX launched another set of Eutelsat OneWeb internet satellites to space early Sunday morning (Oct. 20).

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ISS leaks among 50 'areas of concern' for astronaut safety: report

Troubleshooting the leaking ISS is ongoing, with NASA and Russia now identifying 50 "areas of concern" and four cracks, according to a media report.

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SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts to depart ISS for trip home soon amid weather delays

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA was scheduled to depart the International Space Station early Sunday morning (Oct. 13), but NASA and SpaceX waved off the attempt due to weather.

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Top 'safety risk' for the ISS is a leak that has been ongoing for 5 years, NASA audit finds

The ISS has been dealing with a leak in its Russian segment since 2019. As NASA and Roscosmos work to solve it, a new report says the leak is a primary 'safety risk' to operations.

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'I think it was hard not to watch that rocket lift off without thinking, that's my rocket and that's my crew.' How the NASA astronauts bumped from SpaceX's Crew-9 watched their ride launch without them

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were expected to launch on SpaceX's Crew-9 mission on Sept. 28. Still on Earth, they spoke about how they're feeling.

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'Aurora' the baby falcon plush toy takes flight again as SpaceX Crew-9 zero-g indicator

A tradition borrowed from the Russian space program has physically crossed over to an U.S. spacecraft. The "zero-g indicator" that launched on SpaceX's Crew-9 previously flew on two Russian Soyuz.

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SpaceX launches Crew-9 astronauts from upgraded Florida pad to return Boeing Starliner crew home

SpaceX launched a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut toward the ISS today (Sept. 28), on a mission unlike any other the company has flown.

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Watch SpaceX launch Crew-9 astronaut mission to the ISS

SpaceX will launch two astronauts toward the International Space Station today (Sept. 28), and you can watch the action live.

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Soyuz Capsule Lands Safely In Kazakhstan After Record-Breaking Mission

Russian cosmonauts and American astronaut safely return from record-breaking ISS mission, marking milestone in space exploration.

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Soyuz MS-25 lands from ISS with NASA astronaut and record-setting cosmonauts (video)

Three crewmates have landed Earth after a record-long stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for two of them. For one, the 374 days has amounted to only a third of his total time in space.

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SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut flight for NASA launches this week. Here's how it turned into a rescue mission

SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on Sept. 26 will be a rescue mission of sorts, bringing up empty seats for two NASA astronauts currently in space without a ride home.

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Meet the SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts launching to the International Space Station Sept. 26

A two-person crew, instead of the usual four that fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon, are about to launch to the International Space Station.

The Independent UK

2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station

Russia’s space agency says two Russians have set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station

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NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts arrive at ISS aboard Russian Soyuz capsule (video)

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft delivered NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station today (Sept. 11), just three hours after lifting off.

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Soyuz rocket launches new US-Russian crew of 3 to ISS (video)

A Russian Soyuz rocket launched three astronauts toward the International Space Station today (Sept. 11), setting a new record for humans in orbit.

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NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why

NASA's Starliner astronauts will temporarily have an emergency spot available on a SpaceX Crew Dragon, but they can't wear spacesuits there. That will change in a few weeks.

The Independent UK

NASA announces crew members cut from SpaceX flight to free up seats for stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts

The Dragon Capsule will launch from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Station to the International Space Station in late September

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Former U.S. Navy Seal Jonny Kim will be 1st Korean-American astronaut on ISS in March 2025

U.S. Navy lieutenant and NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will board a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to fly to the ISS for an eight-month mission in 2025.

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