U.S.-Russian crew of 3 blasts off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched has launched to the International Space Station The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Watch NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts launch to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving morning NASA's Chris Williams and two cosmonaut colleagues will launch to the International Space Station early on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), and you can watch the action live. Space · Nov 26, 2025
'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video) Astronauts on the International Space Station just shared their Thanksgiving meal plans. Like many Americans, they will welcome guests — if a launching Soyuz crew arrives in time. Space · Nov 26, 2025
Marooned no more! Stranded Chinese astronauts finally have a way home following launch of unmanned 'lifeboat' China has launched an unmanned "lifeboat" to the Tiangong space station, ending a month-long fiasco. The spacecraft will eventually ferry home the marooned Shenzhou-21 crew, who have been stuck without a return capsule for over a week. LiveScience · Nov 25, 2025
Watch China's Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrive at Tiangong space station (video) China's uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft arrived at the Tiangong space station early Tuesday morning (Nov. 25), giving the three astronauts living there a safe way to get home. Space · Nov 25, 2025
China launches emergency rescue mission for stranded astronauts Uncrewed Shenzhou 22 craft is carrying medical supplies and repair equipment The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
Boeing's next Starliner spacecraft to fly won't carry NASA astronauts when it launches in April 2026 NASA and Boeing are also reducing the number of astronaut flights Boeing's Starliner will fly to the International Space Station. Space · Nov 25, 2025
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
China launches uncrewed Shenzhou capsule for 3 astronauts stuck on Tiangong space station (video) China launched its Shenzhou 22 mission tonight (Nov. 24), sending up an uncrewed spacecraft to be the ride home for the three astronauts currently living on the Tiangong space station. Space · Nov 25, 2025
China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era Congress is worried that China and its Tiangong space station will make research gains against the U.S. after the ISS retires in 2030. New legislation aims to counter that. Space · Nov 24, 2025
Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
China to launch an empty Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help stranded astronauts on Tiangong space station China will launch an empty spacecraft to provide stranded astronauts a ride home, and you can watch the action live. Space · Nov 24, 2025
Aurora borealis captured in stunning time lapse by ISS astronaut NASA astronaut Zena Cardman of SpaceX Crew-11 mission shared a stunning footage from the International Space Station showcasing a stunning display of aurora borealis. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
Space junk strike on China's astronaut capsule highlights need for a space rescue service, experts say The space-debris strike on China's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is a wake-up call, say advocates of a space rescue capability — and also a call for an organization to shape that capacity. Space · Nov 22, 2025
Space · Nov 22, 2025 'We were genuinely astonished': This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth "This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth."
Space · Nov 21, 2025 NASA astronaut shows how to 'weigh' yourself in space | On the ISS this week Nov. 17-21, 2025 From measuring one's mass to boosting the almost 1 million pounds that comprise the entire orbiting complex, the Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station had a busy week in Earth orbit.
LiveScience · Nov 20, 2025 Scientists put moss on the outside of the International Space Station for 9 months — then kept it growing back on Earth A species of moss survived for 9 months on the outside of the International Space Station, new research reveals — and 80% of the samples kept reproducing when returned to Earth.
We Got This Covered · Nov 20, 2025 First crime in outer space hoax: Space station astronaut’s ex admits fake bank fraud claim "Space bank fraud" or a messy breakup?
LiveScience · Nov 17, 2025 Three more Chinese astronauts are now stranded in space following successful rescue of their colleagues The Shenzhou-21 crew has been marooned on China's Tiangong space station after three of their colleagues were brought back to Earth in the wrong spacecraft. For now, the astronauts have no safe way of returning home.
Space · Nov 17, 2025 Chinese astronauts to get replacement spacecraft after debris strike leaves them without a ride home China has a launch date for an uncrewed spacecraft that will replace one damaged by space debris while docked at the Tiangong Space Station.
Space · Nov 14, 2025 China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts are stranded aboard the Tiangong space station — for now The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 21 mission currently have no safe way to get home from the Tiangong space station in the event of an emergency. But that situation is likely to change soon.
LiveScience · Nov 14, 2025 Chinese astronauts are back on Earth after suspected 'space junk' strike left them stranded in space The Shenzhou-20 crew of Chen Dong, Wang Jie and Chen Zhongrui have landed back on Earth after a suspected piece of space junk left them stranded on China's Tiangong space station.
Euronews · Nov 14, 2025 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after delay blamed on space debris damage The original return plan was scrapped because a window in the Shenzhou-20 capsule had tiny cracks, most likely caused by impact from space debris, the space agency said on Friday.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Space station astronauts take cover as ‘cannibal’ solar storm sparks auroras across globe Dazzling northern and southern lights seen across Europe, North America, and Australia
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Stranded Chinese space station astronauts return to Earth on new crew’s capsule Incident points to increasing danger posed by space junk to astronauts