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A SpaceX cargo capsule just proved it can do something critical for keeping astronauts safe in orbit. The reusable spacecraft successfully boosted the International Space Station six times during its mission, solving a potential future problem.
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America is doubling down on space exploration with plans to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032 and build a permanent base on the moon. The moves aim to maintain U.S. leadership in space as competition with China heats up.
A SpaceX cargo capsule just proved it can keep the International Space Station flying safely, completing six successful altitude boosts during its mission. The breakthrough gives NASA crucial backup options for maintaining the orbiting lab's future.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a stunning view from 261 miles above Earth, showing city lights streaking below while distant stars create circular trails. The image showcases spacecraft from multiple nations working together aboard the International Space Station.
A microplate reader the size of a cellphone just arrived at the International Space Station, promising to give scientists real-time research data from space experiments. The breakthrough could eliminate months-long waits for samples to return to Earth.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams spotted fireworks twinkling across Beijing from 250 miles above Earth as millions celebrated Lunar New Year below. The magical view from the International Space Station shows how our celebrations light up the planet.
A California startup just earned its ticket to the International Space Station, marking a major milestone in the shift toward privately operated space platforms. Vast will send its first crew to the ISS in summer 2027 as part of NASA's push to build a thriving commercial space economy.
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station celebrated the Year of the Horse by filming a zero-gravity music video that's capturing hearts worldwide. The crew turned their orbital home into a celebration of cultural tradition and spaceflight achievement.
NASA just selected Vast, a Long Beach startup, to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2027. The mission marks a major leap toward a future where private companies lead the way in space exploration.
After a health emergency left one NASA astronaut managing the International Space Station alone for a month, reinforcements have arrived. Four new crew members docked on Valentine's Day, showcasing NASA's ability to adapt quickly when missions don't go as planned.
A former helicopter pilot from Burgundy just achieved her childhood dream, becoming only the second French woman to reach space in three decades. Sophie Adenot and her international crew are now settling into their mission aboard humanity's most ambitious engineering project.
Four astronauts just docked at the International Space Station, restoring full operations after NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years. The new crew includes a marine biologist who made spacewalk history and France's second woman in space.
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station after a 34-hour journey, bringing the crew back to full strength. French astronaut Sophie Adenot made history as only the second French woman to reach space.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot docked at the International Space Station this weekend, making history as only the second French woman ever to reach space. She's joining a four-person crew for a months-long research mission that could set new records.
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Valentine's Day, bringing reinforcements to a short-staffed crew that's been running the orbiting laboratory with just three people for a month. The successful docking marks another milestone in humanity's 25-year continuous presence in space. #
The International Space Station welcomed four new astronauts Saturday, restoring full operations after NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years left the station short-staffed. The fresh crew brings renewed energy and expertise for eight months of groundbreaking research.
Four astronauts just arrived at the International Space Station, restoring full operations after an unprecedented medical emergency forced an early evacuation last month. The crew will spend eight months conducting experiments to benefit life on Earth and future space missions.
The International Space Station welcomed four new astronauts this weekend, restoring full operations after NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years left the station short-staffed. The fresh crew brings decades of combined experience to continue vital space research.
Four astronauts from NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos just arrived at the International Space Station to begin eight months of groundbreaking research. Their work will help pave the way for future missions to the moon and Mars.
Four astronauts rocketed toward the International Space Station Friday to restore full operations after NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years of human spaceflight. The SpaceX crew will spend nine months conducting groundbreaking health research to prepare for future moon and Mars missions.
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