International Space Station (ISS): News
27 Sep 2024
NASASpaceX's Crew-9 mission to rescue stranded astronauts launches tomorrow
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, is set to launch on Saturday.
26 Sep 2024
NASARare comet set to light up skies after 80,000 years
Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is set to make a spectacular appearance in Earth's skies after approximately 80,000 years. This rare celestial event provides an opportunity for astronomers and sky enthusiasts to observe the comet.
25 Sep 2024
NASANASA delays mission to bring back Sunita Williams from ISS
NASA and SpaceX have announced a delay in the launch of their Crew-9 mission, originally scheduled for September 26. It is meant to bring back astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from the International Space Station (ISS).
16 Sep 2024
Space NewsWonder what life's like on ISS? Astronauts share insights
NASA's astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently residing on the International Space Station, have shared their experiences of life in space. Williams calls it her "happy place."
14 Sep 2024
AstronautsSunita Williams to vote from space: How is it possible?
NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, have announced their plans to participate in upcoming US presidential election on November 5, from space.
14 Sep 2024
NASAStranded in space, Sunita Williams shares experiences of extended stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), said it's been tough dealing with their Boeing spacecraft leaving without them, and the prospect of spending several extra months in space.
07 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner lands on Earth without astronauts
Boeing's Starliner space capsule has successfully landed on Earth, marking the end of an extended mission.
05 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner set for uncrewed return to Earth tomorrow
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to make an uncrewed return journey to Earth on Friday, September 6.
02 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner is now making 'strange' noises, social media reacts
A crew member on board Boeing's Starliner recently reported hearing unusual sonar-like sounds.
30 Aug 2024
BoeingBoeing Starliner set to return without astronauts on September 6
NASA has confirmed that Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to leave the International Space Station (ISS) on September 6, if weather conditions permit and no technical issues arise.
25 Aug 2024
BoeingSunita Williams to return on SpaceX vehicle in February 2025
NASA has announced that two of its astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station, will return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle in February 2025.
23 Aug 2024
BoeingWhen will Sunita Williams return? NASA may reveal it tomorrow
NASA is preparing for a significant safety decision regarding the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS).
22 Aug 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX announces new launch date for Polaris Dawn mission
SpaceX has announced a one-day delay in the launch of its historic Polaris Dawn mission, initially scheduled for August 26.
17 Aug 2024
NASANASA's quantum sensor measures ISS vibrations in a first
NASA's Cold Atom Lab (CAL) has achieved a significant breakthrough by using an ultra-cool quantum sensor to measure the subtle vibrations of the International Space Station (ISS).
14 Aug 2024
NASAStuck in space, Sunita Williams undergoes NASA's hearing test
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is stranded on the International Space Station, underwent a standard hearing test yesterday, as confirmed by the US space agency.
12 Aug 2024
NASAWilliams, Wilmore stuck in space: How'll they survive till 2025
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita "Suni" Williams and Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore, are currently stranded on the International Space Station (ISS).
12 Aug 2024
NASAThis self-constructing habitat previews your home in space
The Aurelia Institute, a non-profit space architecture lab based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has unveiled an innovative concept for a space habitat named TESSERAE.
08 Aug 2024
NASAIs Sunita Williams now stuck in space till Feb 2025?
NASA is contemplating alternative spacecraft options for the safe return of Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard International Space Station (ISS).
03 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFirst generative AI model deployed on ISS: Know its significance
Booz Allen Hamilton, a supplier of AI solutions to the US government, has achieved a milestone by deploying a generative AI large language model (LLM) on a supercomputer aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
31 Jul 2024
BoeingSunita Williams to return soon? NASA offers promising update
NASA and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), is set to return to Earth after successful completion of a hot fire test of its thrusters.
27 Jul 2024
NASAWatch: NASA astronauts host mini-Olympics aboard ISS
The 2024 Summer Olympics, hosted in Paris and other French locations, has sparked enthusiasm beyond Earth's atmosphere.
25 Jul 2024
BoeingWhen will Sunita Williams return? No one knows for sure
NASA and Boeing are preparing to announce the return plans for astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) longer than initially planned.
25 Jul 2024
NASANASA streams 4K video to ISS using breakthrough laser tech
NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has successfully streamed 4K video from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back.
23 Jul 2024
MarsMedicines expire: How to keep astronauts healthy on decades-long missions
A study found that over half of the medications currently in use on the International Space Station (ISS), would not be enough for a three-year manned mission to Mars.
22 Jul 2024
NASAStunning ISS time-lapse video captures auroras, stars, and a meteor
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently shared a captivating time-lapse video from the International Space Station (ISS).
20 Jul 2024
AstronautsWhy fire during space missions is an astronaut's worst nightmare
Scientists from the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) at the University of Bremen, have explained why fire poses a significant risk during space missions.
19 Jul 2024
NASANASA, SpaceX to decommission ISS by 2031: Here's the roadmap
NASA, in collaboration with SpaceX, has revealed a comprehensive plan to decommission the International Space Station (ISS).
11 Jul 2024
BoeingSunita Williams still stuck in space, but highlights 'good feeling'
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry E. Wilmore, stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 6, 2024, are awaiting their return to Earth.
09 Jul 2024
NASAStranded on ISS: Veteran explains how astronauts might be coping
Former astronaut Terry Virts has shared his perspective on the situation of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are currently stranded on the ISS due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
29 Jun 2024
NASAISS spacewalk delayed until late July due to spacesuit issues
NASA has postponed the next scheduled spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS) until late July, due to a water leak in astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson's spacesuit.
29 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA, Boeing refute claims of Starliner crew being 'stranded'
NASA and Boeing officials have denied allegations that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are stranded.
28 Jun 2024
NASAISS astronauts take shelter as Russian satellite shatters in space
A defunct Russian satellite, Resurs-P1, disintegrated in space on Wednesday, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to take shelter for about an hour.
27 Jun 2024
SpaceXSpaceX wins contract to help NASA de-orbit the 430,000kg ISS
NASA has selected SpaceX for an $843 million contract to develop a unique spacecraft, the US Deorbit Vehicle, tasked with de-orbiting the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030.
26 Jun 2024
NASAAstronaut Don Pettit set for 4th space mission this September
NASA's oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, is preparing for his fourth journey to space.
26 Jun 2024
BoeingTime running out: Could SpaceX rescue stranded Starliner astronauts?
SpaceX may be called upon to assist two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) due to a helium leak in their Boeing Starliner.
24 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA under fire for ignoring Starliner helium leak before launch
NASA's Starliner spacecraft, part of the Commercial Crew Program, has experienced helium leaks that have delayed the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, from the International Space Station (ISS).
22 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA postpones Boeing Starliner's return from ISS citing technical issues
NASA has officially announced a delay in the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS).
19 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA, Boeing delay Starliner's return from ISS to June 26
NASA and Boeing have postponed the return of the Starliner capsule to Earth until at least June 26, due to ongoing thruster troubleshooting and the upcoming scheduled spacewalk.
15 Jun 2024
NASANASA postpones spacewalk outside ISS due to 'spacesuit discomfort'
NASA has postponed a planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) due to an unspecified "spacesuit discomfort."
13 Jun 2024
NASANASA explains the strange emergency alert heard during ISS livestream
NASA recently found itself in an awkward situation when an emergency signal, intended for training purposes, was inadvertently broadcast on its live stream.
