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Russia accidentally destroys its only working launch pad as astronauts lift off to ISS

The recent launch of a Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station has caused significant damage to Russia's only launch pad capable of sending humans into space.

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Cygnus XL brings cargo to the ISS for 1st time | Space photo of the day for Dec. 1, 2025

11,000 pounds of cargo recently arrived at the International Space Station.

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France's first woman in space in 25 years counts down to trip to the ISS

French astronaut Sophie Adenot is preparing for her first mission to the International Space Station in February 2026, a trip that will make her the first Frenchwoman in space since 2001. During her eight-month stay, she will conduct nearly 200 scientific experiments in microgravity.

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Astronauts welcome arrival of new crewmates | On the International Space Station this week Nov. 24-28, 2025

Expedition 73 gained three crewmates, expanding the International Space Station's complement to 10. Activities continued as the outpost extended beyond 25 years of a continuous human presence.

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Russia's only active launch pad for cosmonauts damaged by Soyuz crew launch to International Space Station

The liftoff of two cosmonauts a NASA astronaut to the International Space Station caused damage to Russia's launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

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US-Russian Soyuz crew launches to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving Day

Russia's Soyuz MS-28 crew — Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev of Roscosmos and Chris Williams of NASA — launched for and arrived at the ISS on Nov. 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day.

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U.S.-Russian crew of 3 blasts off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft

A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched has launched to the International Space Station

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Watch NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts launch to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving morning

NASA's Chris Williams and two cosmonaut colleagues will launch to the International Space Station early on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), and you can watch the action live.

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'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video)

Astronauts on the International Space Station just shared their Thanksgiving meal plans. Like many Americans, they will welcome guests — if a launching Soyuz crew arrives in time.

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Marooned no more! Stranded Chinese astronauts finally have a way home following launch of unmanned 'lifeboat'

China has launched an unmanned "lifeboat" to the Tiangong space station, ending a month-long fiasco. The spacecraft will eventually ferry home the marooned Shenzhou-21 crew, who have been stuck without a return capsule for over a week.

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Watch China's Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrive at Tiangong space station (video)

China's uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft arrived at the Tiangong space station early Tuesday morning (Nov. 25), giving the three astronauts living there a safe way to get home.

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China launches emergency rescue mission for stranded astronauts

Uncrewed Shenzhou 22 craft is carrying medical supplies and repair equipment

The Independent UK

Boeing's next Starliner spacecraft to fly won't carry NASA astronauts when it launches in April 2026

NASA and Boeing are also reducing the number of astronaut flights Boeing's Starliner will fly to the International Space Station.

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China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station

China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station

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China launches uncrewed Shenzhou capsule for 3 astronauts stuck on Tiangong space station (video)

China launched its Shenzhou 22 mission tonight (Nov. 24), sending up an uncrewed spacecraft to be the ride home for the three astronauts currently living on the Tiangong space station.

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China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era

Congress is worried that China and its Tiangong space station will make research gains against the U.S. after the ISS retires in 2030. New legislation aims to counter that.

The Independent UK

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight

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China to launch an empty Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help stranded astronauts on Tiangong space station

China will launch an empty spacecraft to provide stranded astronauts a ride home, and you can watch the action live.

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Aurora borealis captured in stunning time lapse by ISS astronaut

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman of SpaceX Crew-11 mission shared a stunning footage from the International Space Station showcasing a stunning display of aurora borealis.

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Space junk strike on China's astronaut capsule highlights need for a space rescue service, experts say

The space-debris strike on China's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is a wake-up call, say advocates of a space rescue capability — and also a call for an organization to shape that capacity.

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'We were genuinely astonished': This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth

"This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth."

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NASA astronaut shows how to 'weigh' yourself in space | On the ISS this week Nov. 17-21, 2025

From measuring one's mass to boosting the almost 1 million pounds that comprise the entire orbiting complex, the Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station had a busy week in Earth orbit.

LiveScience

Scientists put moss on the outside of the International Space Station for 9 months — then kept it growing back on Earth

A species of moss survived for 9 months on the outside of the International Space Station, new research reveals — and 80% of the samples kept reproducing when returned to Earth.

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First crime in outer space hoax: Space station astronaut’s ex admits fake bank fraud claim

"Space bank fraud" or a messy breakup?

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Three more Chinese astronauts are now stranded in space following successful rescue of their colleagues

The Shenzhou-21 crew has been marooned on China's Tiangong space station after three of their colleagues were brought back to Earth in the wrong spacecraft. For now, the astronauts have no safe way of returning home.

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