The Latest Breaking News from ISS

French, Belgian Astronauts Named Next Europeans To Fly To ISS

France's Sophie Adenot and Belgium's Raphael Liegeois will be the first two from a new class of European astronauts to blast off to the International Space Station, the European Space Agency said Wednesday.

International Business Times · May 22, 2024

Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut launch delayed again, this time with no new flight date

The 1st astronaut mission aboard Boeing's Starliner will not lift off May 25 as planned. NASA has not yet revealed the cause, but a helium leak has been ongoing in the spacecraft.

Space · May 22, 2024

How can space travel lead to medical breakthroughs? Veteran astronaut explains

Sierra Space Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Marshburn shares how medical research in space makes a difference here on Earth.

Space · May 22, 2024

NISAR satellite will be able to monitor tectonic movements accurately, says ISRO chief

NISAR satellite is likely to be launched later in 2024; it can fully map the earth twice a month, measure water bodies, greenery, snow cover, monitor agricultural changes, desertification, and aid in the study of climate-related issues, says S. Somanath

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Helium leak delays Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch to May 21

The first crewed mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule has been pushed back by four days to May 21, due to a helium leak in its service module.

Space · May 14, 2024

How SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts will attempt the 1st-ever 'all-civilian' spacewalk

New details for SpaceX's privately-funded crewed launch, Polaris Dawn, paint a more complete picture of what the mission will look like, and how SpaceX's new EVA suits will play a part.

Space · May 14, 2024

Houston, we have an encore: ISS virtual reality experience 'The Infinite' returns

What do you do for an encore after you have virtually transported thousands of Houstonians to the International Space Station? If you are Felix & Paul, you invite them back, to fly to the moon.

Space · May 11, 2024

Axiom Space eyes the moon while continuing to dream big in Earth orbit

Axiom Space, which was founded in 2016, has already organized three private crewed missions to the International Space Station, and it's building the spacesuits for NASA's Artemis moonwalkers.

Space · May 8, 2024

First crewed test flight of Boeing Starliner capsule with Sunita Williams targeted for May 17

Boeing's Starliner crewed test flight with Sunita Williams delayed to May 17 due to booster rocket issue.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

After Being Delayed, Boeing’s Starliner Mission Is Finally Set To Launch Astronauts To The ISS

Starliner’s success in its first crewed flight would open the gates for golden era of space exploration. The post After Being Delayed, Boeing’s Starliner Mission Is Finally Set To Launch Astronauts To The ISS first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · May 7, 2024