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NASA Astronaut Back on Earth After Russia Joked About Leaving Him in Space
“Welcome back, Mark!” Russian mission control greeted astronaut Mark Vande Hei after returning from his record-breaking stay aboard the ISS.
Russian Space Agency Threatens ISS Cooperation After Sanctions
The Russian space agency Roscosmos expressed "skepticism" about continuing its role on the International Space Station after 2024.
Russia Threatened to Crash the ISS. Can It?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has amped up tensions in space, resulting in delayed missions and an uncertain future for the International Space Station.
Astronauts Report Smoke Alarms, Burning Plastic Smell on the ISS
The concerning event on Thursday is the latest in a series of problems with Russian modules on the International Space Station.
A Brainless Blob That Can Think Is Being Sent to Space to See What Happens
Scientists will feed the slime its favorite food (oats) and observe microgravity's effects on its exploration behavior and growth.
China Launched the First Section of Its New Space Station
The 50,000-pound Tianhe module, which includes living quarters for three astronauts, blasted into space on Wednesday.
What Does a $6000 Bottle of Wine Taste Like After a Year In Space?
Scientists sent 12 bottles of Chateau Petrus 2000 and 320 grapevines to the ISS to research sustainable agriculture. And, of course, they tasted it.
Scientists Sent Bottles of Wine up in Space. This Is What It Tasted Like.
Wine experts in Bordeaux compared the aged cosmic wine to its terrestrial counterparts in a blind taste test to see if it really tasted out of this world.
SpaceX Launched Astronauts to Serve a Full ISS Expedition for the First Time
Four astronauts, and a Baby Yoda doll, are on their way to the International Space Station on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.
20 Years Later, the World That Launched the ISS Is Gone
Monday marks the International Space Station's 20th anniversary, and its next decade will bring major changes that will alter the course of human activities in space.
SpaceX's Historic Crewed ISS Launch Takes Flight
After a dramatic last-minute scuttle earlier this week, the era of private sector spaceflight finally took off on Saturday.
SpaceX's Historic Crewed ISS Launch Postponed After Dramatic Day
The launch, which would have been the first from American soil since 2011 and heralded a new era of private sector space flight, was postponed after a tense day that included a tornado warning.