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Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap
InnovationMar 9

Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap

Congress just voted to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032, buying time for American companies to launch commercial space stations before China dominates orbit. The move ensures astronauts never have to leave low Earth orbit.

Space.com2 min read
Brooklyn Startup to Test Helper Robot on Space Station in 2027
InnovationMar 30

Brooklyn Startup to Test Helper Robot on Space Station in 2027

A New York robotics company will send a free-flying robot to the International Space Station to handle routine tasks and help astronauts work more safely. The 2027 mission could pave the way for autonomous helpers on future space stations.

SpaceNews3 min read
Private Space Station Haven-1 Nears 2027 Launch
InnovationJan 22

Private Space Station Haven-1 Nears 2027 Launch

A new era of space exploration is taking shape as startup Vast completes the primary structure of Haven-1, a private space station designed to replace the aging International Space Station. The capsule could launch as early as 2027, marking a major milestone in making space more accessible.

Futurism3 min read
China's Space Station Astronauts Harvest Cherry Tomatoes
InnovationMar 17

China's Space Station Astronauts Harvest Cherry Tomatoes

Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station just picked their first crop of cherry tomatoes using a water-saving growing system that could feed future deep space travelers. The success brings humanity one step closer to self-sustaining missions to Mars and beyond.

Futurism2 min read
NASA Picks Vast for 6th Private Space Station Mission
InnovationFeb 13

NASA Picks Vast for 6th Private Space Station Mission

A new company is joining the race to make space accessible. NASA just selected Vast for its sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, launching summer 2027.

NASA2 min read
Three Companies Now Cleared for Private Space Station Flights
InnovationApr 16

Three Companies Now Cleared for Private Space Station Flights

NASA just approved a third company to send private astronauts to the International Space Station, accelerating plans for a future where multiple commercial space stations orbit Earth. Voyager Technologies joins Axiom Space and Vast in preparing missions that will help build the next generation of orbital outposts.

SpaceNews3 min read
New XL Cargo Spacecraft Completes Debut Space Station Mission
InnovationMar 12

New XL Cargo Spacecraft Completes Debut Space Station Mission

Northrop Grumman's biggest cargo spacecraft yet just wrapped up a successful six-month mission to the International Space Station, delivering 11,000 pounds of supplies despite an early engine hiccup. The Cygnus XL's triumph shows how space delivery is getting bigger and better.

Space.com2 min read
Students to Chat With Astronaut Live From Space Station
Acts of KindnessMay 27

Students to Chat With Astronaut Live From Space Station

New York students will get to ask their burning science questions directly to NASA astronaut Jessica Meir aboard the International Space Station this week. The live Earth-to-space call brings the wonder of space exploration right into classrooms.

NASA2 min read
China Sends First Hong Kong Astronaut to Space Station
VideosMay 25

China Sends First Hong Kong Astronaut to Space Station

Three astronauts just docked at China's Tiangong space station, including the first crew member from Hong Kong to reach orbit. One astronaut will stay in space for a full year, and Pakistan will send its first visitor to the station later in 2025.

SpaceNews3 min read
NASA Tests Future Space Stations on ISS Before 2030 Sunset
InnovationMar 24

NASA Tests Future Space Stations on ISS Before 2030 Sunset

NASA is turning the aging International Space Station into a launchpad for its replacements, inviting private companies to build and test new orbital habitats directly on the ISS before it retires in 2030. The creative solution could ensure America never loses access to space while sparking a new era of commercial space exploration.

Scientific American3 min read
US Senate Extends Space Station Life, Orders Moon Base
InnovationFeb 26

US Senate Extends Space Station Life, Orders Moon Base

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.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Astronaut Captures Fireball Streaking Below Space Station
InnovationMay 3

Astronaut Captures Fireball Streaking Below Space Station

NASA astronaut Chris Williams witnessed a spectacular fireball from 250 miles up, reminding us that shooting stars look very different from space. The glowing debris streaked through Earth's atmosphere directly beneath the International Space Station.

Space.com2 min read
California Startup to Fly Astronauts to Space Station in 2027
InnovationFeb 17

California Startup to Fly Astronauts to Space Station in 2027

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.

Space.com3 min read
Pakistan Sends First Astronauts to China's Space Station
Global NewsApr 22

Pakistan Sends First Astronauts to China's Space Station

Two Pakistani astronauts will soon begin training in China to become the first international crew members aboard the Tiangong space station. One will join a Chinese mission later this year, marking a historic milestone in space cooperation.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Pakistan Sends First Astronauts to Chinese Space Station
InnovationApr 23

Pakistan Sends First Astronauts to Chinese Space Station

Two Pakistani astronauts will make history as the first international crew members to train for China's space station. This marks a major milestone in space cooperation between nations.

The Hindu2 min read
SpaceX Delivers 5 Tons of Supplies to Space Station
InnovationApr 13

SpaceX Delivers 5 Tons of Supplies to Space Station

A Falcon 9 rocket launched the largest cargo spacecraft ever to the International Space Station, carrying 11,000 pounds of science equipment and supplies. The mission honors a legendary astronaut who spent over 720 hours in space.

Google News - Science2 min read
Artemis 2 Astronauts Call Space Station from the Moon
Global NewsApr 15

Artemis 2 Astronauts Call Space Station from the Moon

Astronauts near the moon just had a historic video chat with colleagues on the International Space Station, spanning 232,141 miles. The heartwarming conversation marked the first-ever ship-to-ship call between crews so far apart in space. ##

Google News - Science3 min read
Space Station Back to Full Crew After Medical Emergency
Community HeroesFeb 15

Space Station Back to Full Crew After Medical Emergency

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.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
NASA Tests Cellphone-Sized Lab Device on Space Station
InnovationFeb 19

NASA Tests Cellphone-Sized Lab Device on 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.

NASA3 min read
Four Astronauts Set for September Space Station Mission
InnovationApr 24

Four Astronauts Set for September Space Station Mission

NASA has named the four crew members who will launch to the International Space Station this September, representing a hopeful moment in global space cooperation. The team includes astronauts from the United States, Canada, and Russia working together to advance science that benefits everyone on Earth.

NASA2 min read

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