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The Latest Breaking News from the International Space Station

I'm not an astronaut, but I went to the International Space Station (sort of)

"Just the fact that it exists, just the fact that it continues to exist. We should marvel at that."

Space · Jul 26

NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts return to Earth after 241 days on space station (video)

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station early Sunday morning (July 26).

Space · Jul 25

Astronauts Are Living Science Experiments in Orbit and Their Bodies Could Unlock Medicine's Next Giant Leap for Earth

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are helping scientists study blood pressure, blood vessels, vision, and cognition in microgravity, potentially advancing medicine on Earth.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

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Dubai's Palm Jumeirah is so massive it remains visible from space more than two decades after it was built

From the ground, Dubai's Palm Jumeirah is an impressive luxury destination lined with hotels, villas and beaches. But from hundreds of kilometres above Earth, it reveals its true scale. The palm tree-shaped artificial island, built entirely through land reclamation, is one of the few human-made structures that is instantly recognisable…

The Times of India · Jul 22

'Hello from the ISS': Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares first message from space

Anil Menon, an Indian-origin astronaut representing NASA, has shared his first message from the International Space Station, expressing deep appreciation for the support from family, colleagues, and friends in the space community. He is a historic figure as the first Malayali astronaut for NASA, currently engaged in an eight-month mission…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Anil Menon Makes History as First Malayali-Origin NASA Astronaut, Begins 8-Month ISS Mission

Indian-American astronaut Dr. Anil Menon is all set to embark on an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone as the first NASA astronaut of Malayali descent to travel to space.

Whats Hot · Jul 15

Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in Afghanistan

Anil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on his first space mission. Over the next eight months, he will conduct scientific experiments focused on human health, evaluate new medical technologies and support research into semiconductor manufacturing in…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

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NASA chief visits Russia's space launchpad for U.S.-Russian crew launch

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is visiting Russia's space launchpad for a scheduled launch of a U.S.-Russian crew to the International Space Station

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Space shuttle photobombs Earth for the final time, 15 years ago — Earth from space

This 2011 astronaut photo captured one of NASA's iconic space shuttles passing between Earth and the International Space Station for the very last time.

LiveScience · Jul 14

Russia launches NASA astronaut Anil Menon and 2 cosmonauts to the International Space Station (video)

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts launched toward the International Space Station atop a Russian rocket at 10:47 a.m. EDT on Tuesday (July 14), and docked just three hours later.

Space · Jul 13

Space medicine breakthrough? Kidney and liver tissue bioprinted off Earth for 1st time ever

California-based company Auxilium Biotechnologies just produced kidney and liver tissue in space for the first time, using a method called bioprinting,

Space · Jul 12

NASA astronaut Anil Menon set to travel to International Space Station on July 14

Anil Menon, an astronaut of Indian heritage, will journey to the International Space Station. He will spend eight months conducting vital scientific experiments aboard the station. Menon will study the effects of microgravity on the human body and test new medical technologies. He will also research semiconductor crystal production for…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

‘Just in time for Canada Day’: Spacewalking astronauts repair space station’s huge Canadarm2

Expedition 74 flight engineers Chris Williams and Jessica Meir conducted a seven-hour spacewalk to replace a wrist joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robot arm on June 30, 2026.

Space · Jun 30

Watch 2 NASA astronauts fix ISS' huge robotic arm during spacewalk today

NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir will fix the International Space Station's Canadarm2 during a spacewalk today (June 30), and you can watch the action live.

Space · Jun 29

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The Economic Times · Jun 29

Why is NASA freezing atoms in Space? The answer could change future space missions

Inside a mini-refrigerator-sized device on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA is running an experiment that creates a spot colder than any natural environment in the cosmos. This facility, known as the Cold Atom Lab (CAL), chills atoms of elements like rubidium and potassium down to temperatures a fraction of…

The Conversation · Jun 25

Cracks in the International Space Station are causing air leaks – how much longer can it remain habitable?

On June 5, 2026, Nasa ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to shelter in a docked spacecraft and prepare to abandon ship. The reason was a longstanding, but worsening, air leak in the Russian part of the station.

Space · Jun 23

NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'

NASA's plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has stirred up a wave of reaction by a leading ocean conservation organization.

The Economic Times · Jun 23

'Far too bright for my camera': French astronaut Sophie Adenot captures intense aurora dance beneath the space station

Sophie Adenot aurora photos: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, currently on board the International Space Station, has shared photographs of an aurora display she described as the most spectacular the crew has witnessed during their mission. She said the light was so intense it illuminated the station in shades of green…

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Space · Jun 15

Live from the moon! How lasers connected us all to NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts on their epic lunar trip

A laser system, previously tested on board the International Space Station, helped to stream video directly from the Artemis 2 mission on its way around the moon.

Digital Camera World · Jun 10

Astronaut shoots breathtaking aerial photographs of two of Europe's most iconic volcanoes in just one minute!

French astronaut Sophie Adenot captured images of Mt Vesuvius and Mt Etna from 250 miles above the Earth’s surface aboard the International Space Station

The Mary Sue · Jun 7

NASA Orders Emergency Safe Haven Drill as Persistent Air Leaks Force a Tense ISS Standoff

The ISS, stretching the length of a football field, orbits Earth as the largest human-made object in space.

The Independent UK · Jun 6

What went wrong on the International Space Station and what happens next?

Fractures in a Zvezda service module had been an ongoing concern, said Nasa, as it prepares to replace the ISS in coming years

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Astronauts took shelter and prepared to evacuate after air leak on International Space Station

Russia’s Roscosmos said its experts had found two leaks aboard the ISS but steps had been taken to address them

The Economic Times · Jun 5

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…

Evening Standard · Jun 5

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.

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