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Trump asks Elon Musk to return 2 Starliner astronauts from the ISS for NASA —but they already have a SpaceX ride home

President Trump just asked Elon Musk to retrieve two NASA astronauts from the International Space Station. But the duo are already slated to come home with SpaceX this spring.

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit shows us how to change a Nikon Z9 lens in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station

Don Pettit, 69, is known for his stunning astrophotography aboard the International Space Station

Digital Camera World

The Starbase rocket testing facility is permanently changing the landscape of southern Texas

If there is a leader in the aerospace industry, SpaceX is it. The company’s Crew Dragon and Cargo Dragon spacecrafts are the current go-to vehicles to deliver astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station.

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Astronauts repair black hole observatory, inspect cosmic ray detector on ISS spacewalk

NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Suni Williams completed a six-hour spacewalk to repair and upgrade equipment outside the International Space Station on Thursday (Jan. 16).

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Space mysteries: How does the ISS stay in orbit without falling to Earth?

The International Space Station is always falling, yet it never crashes to Earth or burns up in our atmosphere. How is this possible?

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NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space for 7 Months Dismiss Fears for Their Safety: 'It Doesn't Feel Like We're Cast Away'

NASA astronauts have spent seven months aboard the International Space Station, far exceeding their planned eight-day mission after safety concerns grounded their return spacecraft. Despite the extended stay, they remain focused on scientific research and maintenance tasks, with plans to return to Earth in April 2025 aboard a SpaceX vehicle.

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How NASA and Sierra Space are preparing for Dream Chaser space plane's 1st flight to ISS

Sierra Space and NASA's Johnson Space Center are conducting simulations to prepare for the Dream Chaser space plane's first flight to the International Space Station.

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Astronauts on ISS beam holiday cheer to Earth for Christmas (video)

Surrounded by candy canes and a makeshift snowman made out of stowage bags, the astronauts on the International Space Station gathered together to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone back on Earth.

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Astronaut Don Pettit talks all things astrophotography from the International Space Station

The inventor of the Zero G Coffee Cup said: “Talking about imagery and astrophotography from space is one of my favorite topics”

Digital Camera World

Russian cosmonauts install X-ray detector, jettison trash on spacewalk outside ISS

Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner installed an X-ray detector and jettisoned trash during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

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SpaceX’s 31st Dragon cargo capsule returns to Earth with splashdown off Florida coast

SpaceX's 31st robotic Dragon cargo capsule splashed down off the Florida coast today (Dec. 17), a day after undocking from the International Space Station.

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How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

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How I sent Buzz Lightyear to space—and what it taught me about innovation

Getting a Pixar toy up to the International Space Station took bravery and creativity, says Disney alum Duncan Wardle.

Fortune

What does the NASA administrator do? The agency’s leader reaches for the stars while navigating budgets and politics back on Earth

Leaders of NASA sit in an awkward position. While they are the head of a widely recognized organization, they’re often not the most famous individual in the agency. More people probably know the names of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the astronauts currently “stranded” on the International Space Station, than…

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Watch the sun rise on SpaceX's Crew Dragon as the Milky Way fades into darkness in mesmerizing ISS video

A new video from the International Space Station shows SpaceX's Crew Dragon alongside the Milky Way, as the bright sun rises on the spacecraft's face.

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Watch SpaceX's 31st Dragon cargo capsule head back to Earth Dec. 12 after delay

SpaceX's 31st robotic Dragon cargo capsule is set to depart the International Space Station this morning (Dec. 6), and you can watch the action live.

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Here's how SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked from the ISS (video)

Cameras on the International Space Station captured the sixth-ever test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19, as a new video shows.

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Will the International Space Station's 2031 death dive cause pollution problems?

The International Space Station will be steered to a controlled destruction in Earth's atmosphere in 2031, if all goes to plan. Should we be worried about the pollution this death dive will cause?

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Happy Thanksgiving from space! What Turkey Day dinner looks like for NASA astronauts on ISS (video)

The four NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station wished us all a happy Thanksgiving — and revealed what they'll be feasting on this Turkey Day.

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Mysterious 'Unexpected Odor' Emerges From Russian Spacecraft Delivering Supplies To International Space Station

A mysterious "unexpected odor" was reported by Russian astronauts after a spacecraft delivering supplies docked at the International Space Station.

Latin Times

Mysterious 'Unexpected Odor' Emerges from Russian Spacecraft Delivering Supplies To International Space Station

A mysterious "unexpected odor" was reported by Russian astronauts after a spacecraft delivering supplies docked at the International Space Station.

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Stranded Astronauts Are Surviving On Soup Made With Their Urine: “Totally Different Pea Soup”

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are stuck aboard the International Space Station till February 2025 due to technical difficulties. The post Stranded Astronauts Are Surviving On Soup Made With Their Urine: “Totally Different Pea Soup” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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How amateur radio is connecting astronauts in space with kids on Earth

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) aims to inspire and educate youth in STEM through connecting astronauts in orbit with people on the ground.

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The big picture: earthbound reality at the International Space Station landing site in Kazakhstan

Andrew McConnell’s shot of a young scrap collector at the remote spot where astronauts return from space captures a curious juxtaposition

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Flight suit worn on 1st all-private astronaut mission to ISS debuts on display

When Michael Lopez-Alegria commanded the first privately funded crewed mission to visit the International Space Station, he traded his NASA "blues" for a "Deep Space" and "Mesosphere" flight suit.

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