SpaceX launched a very special mission exactly one year ago
It is exactly a year since SpaceX's Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station. Here's a reminder of why it was such a special event.
Water bears are about to take a rocket ride to space
Water bears and glow-in-the-dark squid are about to blast into space where they'll become research subjects on the International Space Station.
This gorgeous Earth image shot from the space station shows only water
A stunning photograph of Earth captured this week by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station shows only water.
Check out these awesome Earth photos taken by a current ISS astronaut
Check out this stunning collection of Earth images captured by current International Space Station astronaut Thomas Pesquet.
Watch SpaceX’s recap of its successful Crew-1 mission to space station
SpaceX has released a new video showing highlights from the historic Crew-1 mission to the ISS that ended successfully earlier this month.
Space station toilet flushes its way to a new milestone
One of the International Space Station's three toilets has reached a new milestone after 20 years of use by more than 240 astronauts.
NASA and Axiom finalize deal to send first private crew to ISS
NASA and space tourism company Axiom this week finalized a deal that will see the first private crew visit the International Space Station.
Why the ISS sometimes smells like the fresh produce section of a grocery store
SpaceX’s recently returned Crew-1 astronauts have been sharing their experiences about their six-month mission on board the space station.
The first module of a new space station has just entered Earth’s orbit
China has successfully deployed the main section of a brand new space station in Earth orbit, with the first three astronauts set to arrive in June 2021.
NASA scrubs Wednesday’s return of space station’s Crew-1 astronauts
The return of the International Space Station's Crew-1 astronauts has been delayed by several days due to expected windy conditions in the recovery zone.
This is what mealtime for 11 astronauts looks like on the space station
It’s pretty crowded on the space station just now, with a total of 11 astronauts currently enjoying the comforts of the orbiting outpost 250 miles above Earth.
SpaceX Crew Dragon docks with the ISS to drop off astronauts
The SpaceX Crew Dragon, launched yesterday on its second operational mission to carry four astronauts to the International Space Station, has arrived safely.
SpaceX successfully launches four more astronauts to space station
SpaceX has successfully launched four more astronauts to the space station, marking the third time its Crew Dragon spacecraft has carried humans to space.
How to watch SpaceX launch astronauts to the ISS early Friday
NASA and SpaceX will once again be working together to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station. We've got the details on how to watch.
SpaceX’s Crew-2 astronaut launch delayed by 24 hours
Unfavorable weather conditions along the flight path have forced NASA and SpaceX to delay the Crew-2 rocket launch by about 24 hours.
Meet SpaceX’s Crew-2 astronauts before they blast off to space
As part of the build-up to SpaceX's Crew-2 launch on Thursday, NASA has released a video featuring a series of quick-fire questions for the astronauts.
SpaceX performs Falcon 9 static fire test ahead of second crew mission to ISS
SpaceX has performed a static fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket ahead of the second operational flight of the Crew Dragon to the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins safely returns to Earth
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and two Russian cosmonauts have safely returned to Earth after a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
Watch this amazingly clear footage of recent NASA spacewalks
NASA livestreams spacewalks outside the International Space Station, offering the chance to watch astronauts do their job in the coolest workspace ever.
How to watch NASA astronaut Kate Rubins return to Earth this week
After 185 days aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and her two Russian counterparts will return to Earth this week.
Milky Way and Earth feature in stunning space station photo
Astronaut Soichi Noguchi has posted a beautiful shot of the Milky Way from his unique vantage point on the International Space Station.
10 crew members cram aboard International Space Station, but not for long
Three new astronauts arrived at the ISS yesterday, and it'll be a tight squeeze for a few days as there are 10 people now on the station.
How to watch ISS astronauts take Crew Dragon on its shortest trip ever
Four space station astronauts are about to jump inside the Crew Dragon and go on a ride lasting less than an hour. Here's how you can watch.
Space station astronaut shows off his crop of pak choi
NASA's Mike Hopkins this week showed off the pak choi he’s been growing on the ISS for an experiment that could benefit future crewed missions into deep space.
International Space Station astronauts do a Soyuz shuffle
To prepare for the arrival of an incoming flight to the ISS, the crew took a currently docked Soyuz craft on a short trip to the other side of the station.
Why spacewalk training involves getting very wet
NASA describes spacewalks as “the most challenging task for an astronaut,” with rigorous training sessions involving lots of time inside a large pool.
ISS astronauts checked for toxic ammonia contamination during spacewalk
Astronauts had to be checked for ammonia during a spacewalk outside the ISS, after the toxic chemical could have gotten on their spacesuits.
NASA spacewalk happening right now. Here’s how to watch
Two NASA astronauts will step outside of the International Space Station on Saturday, and you can watch the entire event live.
What was inside the space station pallet jettisoned into space on Thursday?
The International Space Station has to occasionally jettison various items as it orbits Earth 250 miles up. So what was in the pallet jettisoned on Thursday?
ISS astronauts tend to their zero-gravity veggie garden
Astronauts on the International Space Station are tending to their veggie garden, where they are growing lettuce, radishes, and now mustard greens and pak choi.
ISS astronauts complete spacewalk to upgrade station’s solar arrays
The crew of the International Space Station completed another spacewalk yesterday, successfully installing modifications for the station's new solar arrays.
NASA spacewalk is happening right now. Here’s how to watch
Two astronauts on board the International Space Station are set to embark on a spacewalk on Friday, March 5. Here's how you can watch it live online.
Watch astronaut Kate Rubins spacewalk 261 miles over South America
Astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover successfully completed a spacewalk outside the ISS on Sunday, with Rubins at one point filmed far above South America.
Two NASA astronauts are spacewalking outside the ISS right now
NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover are performing a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station to upgrade the station's solar arrays.