NASA Detects Leak on International Space Station
NASA detected a leak from Roscosmos Nauka’s backup radiator on the International Space Station; investigations are underway. Today, at approximately 1 p.m. EDT, flight…
International Space Station News
NASA’s Honey Astrobee Robot Returns to Space
NASA’s Astrobee robot, Honey, returns to the International Space Station, showcasing independent navigation and promoting STEM outreach, with support from NASA’s specialized programs. The International…
Astronauts Gear Up for Dual Spacewalks: Swabbing for Space Microbes and Fixing Hardware
Spacewalk preparations topped the schedule for the Expedition 70 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, October 6. NASA managers previewed the spacewalks…
Expedition 70: Spacewalk Prep, Human Research, and Orbital Plumbing on the Space Station
Spacesuit preparations took a break on Thursday, October 5, as the Expedition 70 crew turned its attention to human research including behavioral studies, eye exams,…
Spacesuits, Research, and Treadmill Work – Space Station Crew Gears Up for Dual Spacewalks
The Expedition 70 crew continues preparing for a pair of spacewalks for science and maintenance outside the International Space Station (ISS). The orbital residents are…
Spacewalk Showdown: Swabbing for Microbes Surviving in the Vacuum of Space and Replacing Station Hardware
Spacewalk preparations and exercise gear maintenance were the primary tasks for the Expedition 70 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, October 3….
ISS Astronauts Dive Into Space Physics Experiments and Human Research
The International Space Station Expedition 70 crew is beginning its first full week together following last week’s departure of the station’s longest-serving crew at 371…
International Space Station Expedition 70 Is Underway
Expedition 70 is well underway aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after yesterday’s departure of three long-serving station residents, including NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who…
NASA’s Record-Breaking Astronaut Touches Down After Historic Mission
NASA’s Frank Rubio touched down after an unparalleled 371 days in orbit, marking a milestone in American space exploration. His record-setting mission, alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts,…
ESA Astronaut Andreas Mogensen Takes Over As International Space Station Commander
ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen became the commander of the International Space Station, the sixth European to take the role, on 26 September, at 15:43 CEST….
Space Station Shakeup: Change of Command Underway
A change of command is underway aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as three crew members are preparing to depart the orbiting laboratory in the…
International Space Station: Health Investigations, Payload Maintenance, and Departure Countdown
On September 25, the ten residents living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) had a jam-packed Monday as three Expedition 69 crew members completed their…
NASA’s Grand Retirement Plan: Seeking Deorbit Craft for Space Station’s Safe Descent
NASA seeks proposals for a new spacecraft, the USDV, to safely deorbit the International Space Station upon its retirement, prioritizing flexibility and safety in the…
Space Gardening, Prepping Spacesuits, and Descent Training on the International Space Station
Expedition 69 crew aboard the ISS engaged in a variety of tasks, from space gardening and research to suit preparations and descent training, showcasing the…
Record-Setting NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Has Reached One Full Year in Space
Expedition 69 crew members on the ISS marked a busy week with cleaning, maintenance, and experiments. Frank Rubio, Sergey Prokopyev, and Dmitri Petelin celebrated a…
NASA’s Record-Breaking Astronaut: Scientific Highlights of Frank Rubio’s Year in Space
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is set to return to Earth this fall after setting the record for the longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut….
ISS Activity Surge: Ultraviolet Earth Glows, Sleep Science, Microbial Research, and Crew Handovers
Ten orbital residents had a full schedule on Wednesday, September 20, attending to a mix of tasks including eye exams, station maintenance, and training. While…
Full House in Space: 10 Astronauts, Circadian Lighting, and Chocolate Mousse
It’s a full house aboard the International Space Station as 10 residents are living on orbit following Friday’s arrival of a new crew. Tuesday, September…