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NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

In a dramatic turn of events on Friday, five astronauts on the International Space Station temporarily vacated the main area and sought refuge in their spacecraft, entering a crucial safe-haven phase for two hours amidst a deteriorating air leak in the Russian segment. With urgency, Russian teams worked diligently to…

The Economic Times

Space station astronauts stood ready to evacuate during air leak repairs

Nasa told five members to take refuge in a docked spacecraft in case they needed to escape quickly from the orbiting laboratory.

Evening Standard

Nasa astronauts ordered to prepare for evacuation during space station air leak repair

Nasa has been working with its Moscow-based counterpart Roscosmos

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NASA astronauts briefly shelter in 'safe haven' procedure following worsening leaks on International Space Station

A brief leak scare on the International Space Station complicates NASA and Congress' plans to extend the station's lifespan to at least 2032.

LiveScience

Astronauts on International Space Station take shelter in SpaceX Dragon as cosmonauts try to fix air leak

ISS astronauts briefly sheltered aboard an attached SpaceX Dragon capsule today (June 5) while cosmonauts tried to fix a persistent leak on the Russian side of the orbiting lab.

Space

NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard the International Space Station

A NASA spokesperson told the AFP news agency that Roscosmos cosmonauts took measurements of the leaks and were now assessing data.

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NASA places ISS astronauts on evacuation alert as air leak worsens

NASA ordered astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to shelter in their spacecraft and prepare for a possible evacuation on Friday after an air leak in the Russian module of the orbiting laboratory worsened, raising fresh concerns over a long-running technical problem.

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International Space Station - live: Nasa issues update after preparing to evacuate ISS over air leaks

Russian space agency is attempting to fix dangerous crack in floating laboratory

The Independent UK

French astronauts set for 2027 voyages to ISS and first commercial space station

French astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost will embark on separate space missions in 2027 US company Vast announced on Tuesday. Prost is set to visit the Vast-developed Haven-1 commercial space station, which is scheduled to be deployed next year after years of delays, and Pesquet will launch on a…

France 24

This is crucial juncture for space missions: Shubhanshu Shukla as he preps for second space voyage

Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut on the International Space Station, is training for the Gaganyaan mission. He draws on his IAF test pilot background for this significant human spaceflight program. Gaganyaan aims to showcase India's capabilities in space exploration. Shukla's previous ISS mission provided valuable insights for future Indian endeavors.

The Economic Times

Could space-grown stem cells unlock faster cancer treatments and revolutionize organ regeneration breakthroughs? NASA’s ISS experiments are revealing surprising answers about the power of microgravity medicine

Space stem cell research is rapidly changing cancer treatment and regenerative medicine worldwide. Scientists aboard the International Space Station discovered stem cells grow into realistic 3D tissue structures faster in microgravity. NASA says these conditions reveal biological processes hidden by Earth’s gravity. Researchers now study tumour growth, tissue repair, immune…

The Economic Times

Russian cosmonauts install sun-watching telescope on ISS during 6-hour spacewalk

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev worked to install and retrieve science experiments while on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts take 5-hour spacewalk outside the ISS today

Cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (May 27), and you can watch the action live.

Space

Robert Hillan entered a NASA student contest, then watched his design become a real object in orbit

In an astounding leap for young innovators, high schooler Robert Hillan's groundbreaking tool design has soared to the cosmos! Winning NASA's challenge in 3D printing, his versatile maintenance tool was crafted on the International Space Station. This achievement not only tests cutting-edge manufacturing technologies but also highlights the brilliance of…

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SpaceX launches 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station after delay (video)

SpaceX launched its Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (May 15) after a weather delay, sending 6,500 pounds of supplies to orbit.

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'It was quite a light show!' NASA astronaut spies dramatic fireball from the International Space Station (photos)

NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a fireball from above recently, capturing the stunning site from aboard the International Space Station.

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An Amazon rainforest river from space | Space photo of the day for April 30, 2026

The Ucayali River snakes across the rainforest in this image captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir from the International Space Station.

The Times of India

Gigantic “pink heart” spotted in Argentina by NASA from the international space station; though it isn’t romantic

A huge pink heart-shaped structure has recently been sighted by NASA’s astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). This giant heart covers an area close to 10 kilometres and is located in Argentina. Although this image looks extremely romantic, the pink heart-shaped structure is the result of a natural occurrence…

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Russia launches 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan (video)

Russia launched its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station from Baikonur Cosmodrome today (April 25).

The Conversation

From sunsets to the night sky: how technology can help you to notice nature in new ways

On a chilly yet beautifully clear evening last November, I sat on a video call with colleagues and happened to mention the live feed from the International Space Station – a real-time broadcast from onboard cameras as the station orbits earth.

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Odd things we've sent to space as worms blasted up to the space station

From worms to dinosaur bones, discover what's been sent to space as the latest launch heads to the International Space Station

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Huge Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station

The uncrewed Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday (April 13), bringing with it about 11,000 pounds of supplies.

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SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)

Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11).

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Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station

A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.

The Independent UK

Artemis II astronauts make first-ever moonship-to-spaceship call

This feat was impossible during NASA's Apollo missions in the 1960s and 1970

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