FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - The Untold Story

Astronauts make history repairing the ISS | Space photo of the day for Aug. 25, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronaut Anil Menon complete a spacewalk on Aug. 18, 2026.

Space · Aug 25

In 2012, NASA observed a fuel droplet continue burning invisibly in space after the visible flame went out, producing carbon monoxide and formaldehyde

NASA's 2012 space station experiment revealed an invisible cool flame phenomenon. This unexpected discovery occurred when fuel droplets continued burning without visible heat. Microgravity conditions allowed scientists to observe this slow, low-temperature combustion process. The findings have implications for engine design and space fire safety. This research continues to highlight…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

🔴 Watch live: French astronaut Sophie Adenot embarks on second ISS spacewalk

A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot completed her second spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) again on Tuesday as part of her mission.

France 24 · Aug 25

'India will establish its own space station by 2035': ISRO Chief V Narayanan

India plans to establish its own space station by the year 2035. The first module for the Bharatiya Antariksha Station has already received approval. This ambitious project aligns with the nation's growing space capabilities and aspirations. National Space Day celebrates India's achievements and future endeavors in space exploration.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

How will NASA's astronaut training hub change with commercial space stations?

A tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston shows how NASA and private industry are already working together on the future of human spaceflight.

Space · Aug 22

In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabric

In 1973, Skylab, the United States' first space station, suffered from overheating just after its launch. Ingenious engineers quickly came up with a solution: a parasol made from fishing rods and a shiny fabric. It was skillfully installed through a tiny airlock, which kept astronauts safe from the risks of…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

California space station startup Vast cuts jobs after $500 million funding round as crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb’s company races to replace ISS

SpaceX-linked California startup Vast has cut 46 employees, or about 4% of its workforce, months after raising $500 million. The layoffs at Vast comes at a time when crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb’s company races to launch Haven-1 and develop a commercial replacement for the International Space Station. Vast's long-term plans…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

'Wet Hot American Summer': The raunchy 2000s comedy that was actually about a space station falling to Earth

Reminiscing about the summer camp Skylab disaster movie on its 25th anniversary.

Space · Aug 20

What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights

Eclipses may be wondrous, but nothing beats seeing the northern and southern lights from space

The Independent UK · Aug 19

NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna but run out of time for replacement

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and first female French spacewalker Sophie Adenot removed a failed antenna but ran out of time to install its replacement at the International Space Station, Aug. 18, 2026.

Space · Aug 18