Space station astronaut recounts moment crew put on evacuation alert Chris Williams says the main concern was for the two Russian cosmonauts undertaking the repair work on the orbiting outpost. Evening Standard · Aug 4
'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. Space · Aug 4
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. Space · Aug 4
ISS meets Venus in incredible daylight photo | Space photo of the day for July 28, 2026 An astrophotographer captured a breathtaking scene as the International Space Station zoomed by Venus in the daytime sky. Space · Jul 28
Astronaut Anil Menon set to undertake maiden spacewalk next week Astronaut Anil Menon will perform spacewalks to upgrade solar arrays and antennas. These spacewalks will prepare the orbital lab for future solar array installations. A critical communication antenna will be replaced during the second spacewalk. New data and power cables will be connected for ongoing station maintenance. Menon is scheduled… The Economic Times · Jul 27
NASA astronaut Chris Williams returns to Earth after 241 days and 102 million miles in space NASA astronaut Chris Williams returns to Earth after a 241-day International Space Station mission, landing safely in Kazakhstan with two Russian cosmonauts aboard Soyuz MS-28. During his first spaceflight, Williams travelled over 102 million miles, conducted scientific research, completed two spacewalks and helped maintain the orbiting laboratory before handing over… The Economic Times · Jul 27
25 Years Later, I'm Still Thinking About The Marky Mark 'Planet of the Apes' Ending Is this dumb twist actually great? Let's talk about the 'Planet of the Apes' 2001 twist, 25 years later. Inverse · Jul 27
Crew returns to Earth after 241 days on International Space Station IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 27
US-Russia space crew lands back on Earth after eight-month ISS stint Both nations have agreed to work with each other despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 The Independent UK · Jul 27
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." Space · Jul 26
We talk with astronaut Michael Foale about the 1997 Space Station Mir crisis: 'He took all the blame of the collision on his shoulders' 'I believe that we, as a crew, saved space station Mir that day' Space · Jul 25
NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts return to Earth after 241 days on space station (video) NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station early Sunday morning (July 26). Space · Jul 25
NASA astronaut shares image of impossible-looking 'hopper' crystal growing on the space station. What is happening? Astronauts grew a scroll-like crystal aboard the ISS, and its strange shape reveals what happens to ordinary salts once gravity stops running the show. LiveScience · Jul 22
Astronauts Are Living Science Experiments in Orbit and Their Bodies Could Unlock Medicine's Next Giant Leap for Earth Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are helping scientists study blood pressure, blood vessels, vision, and cognition in microgravity, potentially advancing medicine on Earth. Medical Daily · Jul 22
The Times of India · Jul 22 Dubai's Palm Jumeirah is so massive it remains visible from space more than two decades after it was built From the ground, Dubai's Palm Jumeirah is an impressive luxury destination lined with hotels, villas and beaches. But from hundreds of kilometres above Earth, it reveals its true scale. The palm tree-shaped artificial island, built entirely through land reclamation, is one of the few human-made structures that is instantly recognisable…
Space · Jul 17 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.
The Economic Times · Jul 15 '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…
Whats Hot · Jul 15 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.
The Economic Times · Jul 15 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…
The Independent UK · Jul 14 NASA chief visits Russia's space launchpad for U.S.-Russian crew launch NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is visiting Russia's space launchpad for a scheduled launch of a U.S.-Russian crew to the International Space Station
LiveScience · Jul 14 Space shuttle photobombs Earth for the final time, 15 years ago — Earth from space This 2011 astronaut photo captured one of NASA's iconic space shuttles passing between Earth and the International Space Station for the very last time.
Space · Jul 13 Russia launches NASA astronaut Anil Menon and 2 cosmonauts to the International Space Station (video) NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts launched toward the International Space Station atop a Russian rocket at 10:47 a.m. EDT on Tuesday (July 14), and docked just three hours later.
Space · Jul 12 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,
LiveScience · Jul 10 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.
The Economic Times · Jul 10 ISRO Chairman Narayanan asks IISc graduates to give back to society, build developed India ISRO Chairman V Narayanan urged IISc graduates to contribute to India's developed nation status. He emphasized lifelong learning and the opportunities available to today's graduates. India has made significant progress since independence, becoming a major global economy. The nation aims to establish its own space station by 2035 and land…