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NASA launched an empty spacecraft away from the ISS and set materials inside on fire; scientists used the experiment to study how flames spread in space

NASA conducted experiments to study fire behavior in microgravity. Uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft were used after departing the International Space Station. Combustible materials were ignited inside these spacecraft for research purposes. These investigations collected data on flame growth and spread in space.

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In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravity

In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way for future Mars exploration. This remarkable blue-green algae can generate oxygen and produce biomass, allowing astronauts to grow food and breathable air independently of Earth. With its high nutritional value and small ecological…

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Europe can’t achieve space sovereignty alone. Here’s why

“Europe’s space effort is split across too many national programmes” was the blunt diagnosis Andrius Kubilius, the EU Commissioner for Defence and Space made at the recent International Space Summit in Paris. Sovereignty was the word on everyone’s lips over the two-day event. But look past the rhetoric at what…

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French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet: Europe must 'maximise scientific return' from ISS before closure

The French astronaut urged Europe and his home country to "maximise the scientific return" from the European Space Agency's next mission to the International Space Station, while stressing the importance of spaceflight for Europe’s strategic sovereignty in space.

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In 2000, a crew for the first time headed for the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for four months to prepare ISS facility for research

In 2000, a crew for the first time headed for the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for four months to prepare ISS facility for research. Expedition 1 began on October 31, 2000, with William Shepherd, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev. The crew activated station systems, supported assembly,…

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope is just one of a few missions named after real-life women

NASA's Roman space telescope, which launched on Aug. 30, is part of a small set of missions named after female historical figures.

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Repairing the ISS 250 miles above Earth | Space photo of the day for Sept. 1, 2026

A photo of ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot on the outside of the International Space Station captures the staggering altitude at which the crewed laboratory orbits Earth.

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Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Microbes from space have fueled the plots of science fiction mainstays like “Project Hail Mary” and “The Andromeda Strain.” But with more space missions launching each year, finding extraterrestrial life in a microbial form is becoming more plausible. What will the response be back here on Earth if – or…

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SpaceX, NASA delay next astronaut launch to ISS due to leak on Dragon spacecraft

The launch of SpaceX's Crew-13 mission to the ISS, previously scheduled for Sept. 12, has been delayed due to an oxidizer leak on the Dragon spacecraft. A new target has not yet been announced.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 225 — Get a Grip!

On Episode 225 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Adam Kall of KMI to discuss their work on the ISS may provide answers for orbital debris mitigation.

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Exclusive: French astronaut Sophie Adenot recounts her ‘miracle’ mission from orbiting ISS

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI from the International Space Station, French astronaut Sophie Adenot hailed a "mission accomplished" after two spacewalks to replace a faulty antenna and called the operation "a miracle", given the mechanical setbacks. She also described the "blatant" signs of climate change she…

France 24

In 1999, a Florida teen hacked NASA, accessed source code of ISS and forced the world's most powerful space agency to shut down some systems for 21 days

In 1999, 15-year-old hacker Jonathan James broke into NASA computers and downloaded proprietary software linked to the International Space Station. NASA shut down affected systems for 21 days, while the incident reportedly cost about $41,000 to investigate and repair. James was later arrested and sentenced as a juvenile.

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In 2023, NASA grew tomatoes for 100 days aboard the space station; ground plants produced more than 100, while the space crop yielded 12 and was not eaten

NASA's tomato experiment on the International Space Station faced major hurdles in microgravity, where watering issues resulted in uneven moisture levels and stressed plants. Out of the entire endeavor, only twelve tomatoes succeeded in ripening, demonstrating the stark differences in yield compared to Earth. Unfortunately, astronauts were unable to sample…

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'You just saved the video dish': Two astronauts complete spacewalk to replace ISS antenna

Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk on Tuesday, (Aug. 25), installing a replacement Space-to-Ground antenna on the outside of the International Space Station.

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Mission accomplished for Sophie Adenot: ISS antenna installed

After her 18 August spacewalk as the first French woman in orbit, Sophie Adenot has again left the ISS with US astronaut Anil Menon to successfully replace a station antenna.

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Astronauts make history repairing the ISS | Space photo of the day for Aug. 25, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronaut Anil Menon complete a spacewalk on Aug. 18, 2026.

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Looking up: French radio enthusiast captures ISS signals from his garage

Astronaut Sophie Adenot made history this month as the first French woman to perform a spacewalk. Back on Earth, space enthusiasts across France are finding their own ways to reach for the stars. In the second episode of a five-part series, RFI hears from Vincent Plousey, a radio ham from…

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🔴 Watch live: French astronaut Sophie Adenot embarks on second ISS spacewalk

A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot completed her second spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) again on Tuesday as part of her mission.

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Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and France's Sophie Adenot will conduct a spacewalk today (Aug. 25) to replace a space-to-ground-antenna on the International Space Station. Here's how to watch live.

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How will NASA's astronaut training hub change with commercial space stations?

A tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston shows how NASA and private industry are already working together on the future of human spaceflight.

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California space station startup Vast cuts jobs after $500 million funding round as crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb’s company races to replace ISS

SpaceX-linked California startup Vast has cut 46 employees, or about 4% of its workforce, months after raising $500 million. The layoffs at Vast comes at a time when crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb’s company races to launch Haven-1 and develop a commercial replacement for the International Space Station. Vast's long-term plans…

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Scientists finally know why astronauts struggle to poop in space — and reveal a hidden risk of long-haul spaceflight

A new NASA-backed study has pinpointed why astronauts often experience constipation in space and how that might affect their health on long-haul missions to Mars and beyond.

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Who Is Sophie Adenot? Facts About France's First Female Helicopter Test Pilot Making Spacewalking History

Sophie Adenot becomes the first Frenchwoman to perform a spacewalk at the ISS, marking a significant milestone in her career and inspiring future generations of female astronauts.

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NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna but run out of time for replacement

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and first female French spacewalker Sophie Adenot removed a failed antenna but ran out of time to install its replacement at the International Space Station, Aug. 18, 2026.

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Spacewalk a first for French female astronaut

WASHINGTON - Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tuesday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon.

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