International Space Station (ISS): News
13 Jun 2024
MarsNASA astronauts to collect microbe samples during ISS spacewalk today
Two NASA astronauts are set to embark on the first spacewalk of 2024 today at the International Space Station (ISS).
12 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner spacecraft's return to Earth delayed until June 18
The return of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, has been delayed until June 18.
11 Jun 2024
NASA'Spacebug' detected on ISS, poses health risk to astronauts
A potentially hazardous "superbug" has been discovered on the International Space Station (ISS), raising health concerns for NASA's astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members.
10 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA astronauts give tour of Boeing's Starliner docked at ISS
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have given a tour of Boeing's Starliner capsule, currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS).
07 Jun 2024
NASASunita Williams carries Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, samosas to ISS
Indian-American NASA astronaut, Sunita Williams, aged 58, embarked on her third space journey on Wednesday, for the inaugural crewed mission of the Boeing's Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS).
07 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner successfully docks with ISS amid technical glitches
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has successfully transported two astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the International Space Station (ISS).
06 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner encounters additional helium leaks en route to ISS
Boeing's decade-long Starliner mission has run into new problems on its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), as reported by NASA.
05 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner successfully launches NASA astronauts after years of delays
Boeing has successfully launched astronauts into space for the first time, joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.
03 Jun 2024
NASANASA delays Boeing Starliner's maiden crew flight to June 5
NASA has rescheduled the launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for Wednesday, June 5 at 10:52am ET (8:22 pm IST) following a last-minute delay on Saturday.
02 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing Starliner's first crewed launch delayed due to computer glitch
Boeing's first crewed Starliner launch, scheduled for June 1, 2024, was abruptly postponed less than four minutes before liftoff due to computer issues.
30 May 2024
SpaceXJapan to launch world's first wooden satellite: Know its significance
Japanese scientists have successfully built the world's first wooden satellite, called LignoSat.
30 May 2024
BoeingNASA astronauts to fly on Boeing's Starliner on June 1
Boeing's new Starliner capsule is set to embark on its inaugural astronaut mission on June 1, following a successful flight readiness review.
25 May 2024
BoeingNASA, Boeing heading for Starliner crewed launch on June 1
NASA will launch the first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner as early as June 1, despite recent technical issues.
24 May 2024
European Space AgencyEuropean Space Agency funding development of independent cargo spacecraft
European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company to advance the designs of a cargo spacecraft.
23 May 2024
United States of AmericaUS confirms sending Indian astronaut to ISS by 2024-end
The United States has officially confirmed its plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of 2024.
22 May 2024
BoeingNASA delays Boeing Starliner's first crewed flight indefinitely: Here's why
NASA has announced a delay in the debut crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule, originally slated for May 25, due to a helium leak in the spacecraft's propulsion system.
10 May 2024
Space NewsCookie baked on ISS 4 years ago still maintains freshness
The world's first cookie baked in space, which reached Earth in 2020, still retains its freshness nearly four and a half years later.
06 May 2024
BoeingNASA astronauts to fly to ISS aboard Boeing Starliner tomorrow
NASA is set to launch its latest spacecraft, the Boeing Starliner, on its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
25 Apr 2024
BoeingSunita Williams to pilot Boeing Starliner's first manned ISS flight
Sunita Williams, the renowned Indian-origin NASA astronaut, is set to be part of the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS).
21 Mar 2024
TechnologyUK start-up to stream 4K views of Earth from ISS
Sen, a start-up hailing from London, is gearing up to dispatch ultra-high-definition 4K cameras to the International Space Station (ISS).
04 Mar 2024
SpaceXSpaceX launches Crew 8 to ISS for six-month science mission
Today, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off from Florida, carrying three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month scientific mission.
13 Feb 2024
NASACollins Aerospace's spacesuit for NASA passes crucial microgravity test
Collins Aerospace, a private firm working with NASA, has made progress in developing new spacesuits for astronauts working outside the International Space Station (ISS).
05 Feb 2024
Space NewsMeet Oleg Kononenko: Record holder for longest time in space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the longest time spent in space.
28 Dec 2023
NASAUS, Russia to continue joint ISS spaceflights until 2025
US and Russian space agencies have decided to continue working together on transporting crews to the International Space Station (ISS) until at least 2025.
06 Dec 2023
NASAISS celebrates its 25th anniversary today: How to watch live
NASA is gearing up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS) today.
11 Nov 2023
European Space AgencyESA eyes Airbus-Voyager Space's commercial space station for orbital needs
The European Space Agency (ESA) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Airbus and Voyager Space to explore collaboration through their commercial space station, Starlab, currently under development as a successor to the International Space Station (ISS).
09 Nov 2023
NASASpaceX cleared for 29th cargo mission to ISS
SpaceX's 29th cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been given the green light for launch.
03 Nov 2023
NASANASA's laser communications system to launch on November 9
SpaceX and NASA have pushed the launch of their CRS-29 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) to November 9.
01 Nov 2023
NASANASA astronauts to conduct all-female spacewalk today: How to watch
NASA astronauts Loral O'Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli will perform an all-female spacewalk today. It will be the fourth such all-female spacewalk ever.
27 Sep 2023
NASANASA astronaut returns after record 371-day stay aboard ISS
After spending 371 days in space and making 5,963 orbits of the Earth, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has returned to Earth, alongside Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin.
18 Sep 2023
ResearchScientists create 'smart' molecule that could prevent microgravity-induced bone loss
A new study, led by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, claims that an engineered compound could effectively prevent bone loss in mice aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
07 Sep 2023
TechnologyHuman cartilage 'bioprinted' in space for the first time
American start-up Redwire Space has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully "bioprinting" a human knee meniscus with living cells aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
26 Aug 2023
NASANASA-SpaceX Crew-7 embarks on six-month mission to the ISS
SpaceX's Crew-7 mission has finally been launched.
25 Aug 2023
NASANASA-SpaceX Crew-7 launch postponed to August 26
The Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed. The crewed mission was originally planned to launch today.
22 Aug 2023
NASANASA, SpaceX clear Crew-7 mission for launch on August 25
SpaceX and NASA have announced the Crew-7 mission is scheduled for launch on August 25 at 1:19pm IST.
09 Aug 2023
Space NewsDust on International Space Station more contaminated than house dust
A new study has discovered that the International Space Station (ISS) could have higher concentrations of potentially harmful chemical contaminants than dust found in homes across the US and Western Europe.
08 Aug 2023
BoeingBoeing delays Starliner's ISS-bound crewed launch to 2024
Boeing's Starliner is facing another delay, pushing its first crewed launch to the International Space Station (ISS) to at least March 2024. The final launch date has not been fixed yet.
04 Aug 2023
NASAAirbus and Voyager Space to build successor to ISS
Voyager Space and Airbus are joining forces to create Starlab, a commercial space station set to replace the International Space Station (ISS) once it retires in 2031.
26 Jul 2023
NASANASA-SpaceX Crew 7 to conduct over 200 scientific investigations
NASA and SpaceX are gearing up to launch four astronauts as part of the Crew 7 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
21 Jun 2023
NASANASA achieves crucial water recovery goal on ISS: Know significance
NASA is working on life support systems that can recycle consumables like food and water and is testing them on the International Space Station (ISS).
