The Latest Breaking News from Space Station

SpaceX Just Set the American Speed Record to the ISS but They Admitted 'We Got Lucky This Time'

SpaceX's Crew-13 mission reached the International Space Station in 7 hours and 55 minutes, setting a US launch-to-docking record shaped largely by favourable orbital conditions.

International Business Times UK · 15h ago

A galactic Nobel? Experts float the International Space Station among contenders for the Peace Prize

The International Space Station, global humanitarian groups and international courts are among the names being discussed ahead of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize announcement on October 9, while Donald Trump and Canada’s Mark Carney are also seen as contenders. Analysts caution that predictions are highly speculative, with the committee typically…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

Forget Trump v Carney: This year's Nobel Peace Prize winner could come from space

In the last 15 years, eight women have won the prize and just six men

The Independent UK · 21h ago

In 2021, NASA sent 11 types of crop seeds outside the space station for 8 months; after their return, scientists tested whether they could still grow

The 2021 NASA seed experiment ultimately demonstrates why some of the most important space discoveries can begin with objects that appear remarkably simple. A tiny seed contains the potential for an entire crop, yet its ability to remain viable after prolonged exposure to the space environment could become increasingly important…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Europe weighs the cost of sending its own astronauts into space

French President Emmanuel Macron wants Europe to develop its own way of sending astronauts into space within a decade. Europe already builds rockets and satellites and sends astronauts to the International Space Station – but it still relies on American spacecraft to get them there. As the global space sector…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

Mushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian researchers send lion’s mane, turkey’s tail and cordyceps to the ISS, then watch what happens when they return

Mushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian scientists sent fungal mycelium to the International Space Station as part of an experiment to study how edible fungi respond to space conditions. After the samples returned to Earth, researchers successfully cultivated lion's mane mushrooms and later…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

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.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

In 2022, Mattel sent two Barbie dolls to the ISS for Mission DreamStar, and their filmed trip became part of a STEM video series

In 2022, two Barbie dolls took a stellar trip to the International Space Station as part of the exciting Mission DreamStar. These dolls, beloved by many, orbited Earth for weeks and starred in a captivating video with NASA astronauts. The mission's goal was to inspire young girls to envision themselves…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station: What NASA studied in space?

In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station. The Advanced Plant Habitat studied plant growth in microgravity and supported experiments lasting up to 135 days. It used more than 180 sensors and systems controlled from Earth. After years of plant research…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

In 2014, NASA astronauts used an ordinary tape measure during six-month ISS missions; the Body Measures data later entered requirements for NASA's xEMU spacesuit

In 2014, astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted body measurements to study the impact of microgravity on human physiology. This research provided NASA critical insights that shaped the design of future spacesuits. Utilizing basic tools such as tape measures was instrumental in making significant engineering improvements. Ultimately, this work…

The Economic Times · Sep 15