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SpaceX's Crew-4 astronauts aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.

How to watch SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts return to Earth

After almost six months in orbit, SpaceX’s Crew-4 astronauts will be undocking from the ISS and heading home on Friday, October 14.
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Watch four astronauts welcomed to the International Space Station

The International Space Station has welcomed four new astronauts, with one of them becoming the first Native American woman to reach orbit.
The International Space Station pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly-around of the orbiting lab.

How to watch SpaceX’s Crew-5 astronauts arrive at space station

Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. Here's how to watch them arrive on Thursday.
SpaceX Crew-5 launches for the International Space Station in October 2022.

Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Crew-5 launch to space station

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the four Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday. Here are the highlights.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center ahead of its Crew-5 mission.

NASA needs good weather for Wednesday’s Crew-5 launch. How’s it looking?

NASA needs good weather conditions to launch SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center to the space station on Wednesday. So how's it looking?
A view from the space station at night.

Gorgeous nightscape shared by outgoing ISS astronaut

Determined to enjoy the enviable view before returning home, an ISS astronaut has shared a gorgeous nightscape from the station some 250 miles above Earth.
SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts.

NASA targets new SpaceX Crew-5 launch date due to Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian has forced NASA and SpaceX to set a new target date for the launch of four Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station.
The International Space Station.

Hurricane Ian as seen from the International Space Station

Footage from the International Space Station offers an indication of the magnitude of Hurricane Ian, a Category 2 storm that's approaching Florida.
SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts.

SpaceX Crew-5 mission prep impacted by approaching storm

A tropical storm approaching the Southeastern U.S. has interfered with NASA's preparations for its SpaceX Crew-5 launch to the ISS.
A rocket launch seen from space.

This is what a rocket launch looks like from space

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured images of Wednesday's rocket launch to the station involving three crew members.
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ISS gets more crowded with 3 new astronauts taking crew to 10

The ISS is now a little more crowded than usual after three new crew members arrived at the facility on Wednesday, September 21, bringing the crew count to 10.
Two astronauts inside the space station's Cupola module.

Cool Cupola image looks in at astronauts looking out

NASA has shared an unusual image showing space station crew members Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins peering out from the Cupola.
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Astronaut’s photo from ISS shows Earth in a different light

An American astronaut has shared a wonderfully unique image of Earth taken from the International Space Station's Cupola module.
An image of Earth captured from the International Space Station.

ISS astronaut’s photos capture a ‘wonderful world’

Inspired by Louis Armstrong’s 1967 classic, an ISS astronaut recently posted four sublime Earth images alongside lyrics from the legendary track.
An aurora seen from the space station.

Surreal NASA video makes Earth look like another world

NASA has shared a breathtaking time-lapse video captured from the International Space Station 268 miles above our planet.
The International Space Station.

ISS astronaut shows how CPR is performed in space

With the nearest medical experts so far away, astronauts aboard the ISS have to be well trained when it comes to performing emergency treatments.
Russian cosmonauts during a spacewalk in September 2022.

NASA spacewalk video shows dramatic view of Earth

Two Russian cosmonauts recently completed a successful spacewalk outside the ISS, with a video from the mission capturing a dramatic view of Earth.
The space station and Earth.

NASA inks deal for 2nd private astronaut mission to space station

Five months after wrapping up its first private mission to the International Space Station, NASA has confirmed a second one for spring next year.
Earth from the space station, viewed through a fish-eye lens.

Astronaut’s video offers rare fish-eye view from the ISS

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station astronaut has shared a rare view of Earth that shows our planet from horizon to horizon.
The bright light of a solar power station as seen from space.

Astronaut reveals source of ‘intriguing’ bright light on Earth

Peering out from the ISS 250 miles above Earth recently, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti spotted an 'intriguing' bright light in a desert. So what was it?
An aurora as seen from the space station.

Astronaut snaps ‘spectacular’ aurora from the space station

NASA astronaut Bob Hines has shared a set of images he captured from the space station that show a beautiful aurora over Earth.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon approaches the space station.

How to watch SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon depart ISS on Friday

Fans of slow TV can enjoy watching SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft depart from the International Space Station on Friday at the start of its journey home.
Earth bathed in moonlight.

Check out this sublime ISS image showing a moonlit Earth

Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has posted an astonishing image of Earth that she captured recently from the International Space Station.
SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts are just about ready for launch

The next group of SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts are close to completing their training for next month’s mission to the space station.
The Nile River as seen from the space station.

6 awesome Earth images captured from the ISS in July

Check out our selection of some of the most striking Earth images taken from the International Space Station during July.
The International Space Station.

Space station looks set to become a bit less international

Russia will stop sending cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) as early as 2025, the country’s new space chief confirmed this week.
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon approaching the space station.

How to watch a spaceship dock with the ISS on Saturday

Another SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft is about to dock with the International Space Station. Here's how to watch and what to expect.
A view of Earth and the sun from the International Space Station.

ISS time-lapse shows how the sun sometimes doesn’t set

International Space Station astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has posted a gorgeous video showing the sun never really setting.
The International Space Station.

Astronaut reveals highlights of recent space voyage

After returning from the ISS earlier this month, German astronaut Matthias Maurer has been talking about what it was like to live and work in space.
A NASA spacewalk

Spacesuit safety issue prompts NASA to halt ISS spacewalks

NASA is suspending non-emergency spacewalks aboard the ISS while it investigates what caused water to leak into an astronaut’s helmet during a walk in March.
Crew-3 prior to departure from the ISS.

How to watch SpaceX Crew-3 depart the space station tonight

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts are set to depart the ISS early on Thursday morning after a six-month stay aboard the orbital laboratory. Here's how to watch.
Astronauts testing their spacesuits on the ISS.

Watch SpaceX astronauts perform a ‘waltz’ in microgravity conditions

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts have been having some fun on the International Space Station ahead of their trip home later this week.
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SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts wrap up six-month ISS mission

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts are fast approaching the end of their half-year stay aboard the International Space Station.
The European Robotic Arm attached to the space station.

Space station’s new robotic arm springs to life

Two spacewalkers at the International Space Station activated the facility's new robotic arm for the first time on Thursday, April 28.