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Astronaut Sophie Adenot returns to Earth after record space mission

Sophie Adenot left the International Space Station on Wednesday after an eight-month stay, the longest by a European astronaut, and splashed down on Thursday at around 5.30 pm with three fellow crew members.

Euronews · 6h ago

In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station: What NASA studied in space?

In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station. The Advanced Plant Habitat studied plant growth in microgravity and supported experiments lasting up to 135 days. It used more than 180 sensors and systems controlled from Earth. After years of plant research…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

In 2014, NASA astronauts used an ordinary tape measure during six-month ISS missions; the Body Measures data later entered requirements for NASA's xEMU spacesuit

In 2014, astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted body measurements to study the impact of microgravity on human physiology. This research provided NASA critical insights that shaped the design of future spacesuits. Utilizing basic tools such as tape measures was instrumental in making significant engineering improvements. Ultimately, this work…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment

In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment. NASA’s Cold Atom Lab uses lasers to cool atoms near absolute zero. The facility allows scientists to study quantum phenomena, produce Bose-Einstein condensates in orbit and examine how atoms behave…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

In 1999, a Florida teen hacked NASA, accessed source code of ISS and forced the world's most powerful space agency to shut down some systems for 21 days

In 1999, 15-year-old hacker Jonathan James broke into NASA computers and downloaded proprietary software linked to the International Space Station. NASA shut down affected systems for 21 days, while the incident reportedly cost about $41,000 to investigate and repair. James was later arrested and sentenced as a juvenile.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft leaves the International Space Station (photo)

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station today (March 6) after a four-month stay.

Space · Mar 6

NASA astronaut medical evacuation - everything we know

NASA has revealed that astronaut Mike Fincke was medically evacuated from the International Space Station following a health incident in January, marking the first such case in the agency's history.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

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Astronauts welcome arrival of new crewmates | On the International Space Station this week Nov. 24-28, 2025

Expedition 73 gained three crewmates, expanding the International Space Station's complement to 10. Activities continued as the outpost extended beyond 25 years of a continuous human presence.

Space · Nov 28, 2025

Russian cosmonauts install semiconductor experiment, jettison old HDTV camera during spacewalk outside ISS

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky worked outside the International Space Station on Tuesday (Oct. 16), conducting a spacewalk to install, retrieve and jettison equipment.

Space · Oct 16, 2025

Japanese astronaut eyes typhoon from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 6 - 10, 2025

Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates have been all but halted by the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.

Space · Oct 10, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

NASA astronauts who will spend extra months at the space station are veteran Navy pilots

The two astronauts who will spend extra months at the International Space Station have both flown long space missions before

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024

NASA Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Aurora Lights From International Space Station

Explore the captivating beauty of the aurora borealis captured from the International Space Station by astronaut Matthew Dominick.

SpaceX launches private Cygnus cargo craft to ISS (video, photos)

SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus freighter toward the International Space Station today (Aug. 4), on the company's second liftoff of the day.

Space · Aug 3, 2024

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Space · Jul 11, 2024

Cygnus cargo spacecraft departs the ISS for a fiery re-entry in Earth's atmosphere

Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus spacecraft departed the International Space Station this morning (July 12).

Bored Panda · Jun 21, 2024

Physicists Want To Drill A 5-Kilometer Hole On The Moon, Discussion Online Ensues

Proton decay was first proposed by Andrei Sakharov in 1967, yet to this day there’s no evidence of it on Earth; therefore, Patrick Stengel is proposing to dig for the answers on the Moon. The post Physicists Want To Drill A 5-Kilometer Hole On The Moon, Discussion Online Ensues first…

Space · Jun 18, 2024

NASA reschedules ISS spacewalk after astronaut experiences 'spacesuit discomfort'

NASA has rescheduled last week's EVA, which was called off only an hour before the astronauts were set to exit the station.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024

Nasa says no emergency onboard ISS after ‘disturbing’ medical drill accidentally airs

Nasa livestream from space station inadvertently airs ongoing simulation, briefly sparking concern for crew

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Space · Jun 12, 2024

Watch NASA astronauts collect microbe samples during ISS spacewalk today (livestream video)

Two NASA astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station today (June 24), and you can watch the action live.

International Business Times · May 6, 2024

Boeing's Starliner Set For First Crewed Mission To ISS

After years of delays, Boeing's Starliner capsule is set to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) Monday, a milestone for the US aerospace giant and NASA. The flight, a final test before Starliner takes up regular service for the space agency, is critical for Boeing, whose reputation has…

Turkey's First Astronaut Returns Home to Hero's Welcome

Turkey's first astronaut, Alper Gezeravci, returns home to a hero's welcome after a three-week mission to the International Space Station. His journey symb...

WEKU · Feb 9, 2024

Four European astronauts return to Earth after Axiom Space's Ax-3 commercial mission

The crew of four commercial astronauts flew to the International Space Station last month on a SpaceX rocket and capsule. Their time in space was extended several days due to poor weather off Florida.

Space · Feb 1, 2024

SpaceX, NASA targeting Feb. 22 for launch of Crew-8 astronaut mission

SpaceX and NASA are targeting Feb. 22 for the launch of Crew-8, the company's eighth operational astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Space · Jan 31, 2024

Private Cygnus cargo ship arrives at the ISS carrying 8,200 pounds of cargo

Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station early Thursday morning (Feb. 1) captured by the space station's robotic arm.

Space · Jan 29, 2024

Watch SpaceX launch private cargo spacecraft to the ISS on Jan. 30

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch Northop Grumman's latest cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station Tuesday (Jan. 30), and you can watch the action live.

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