Why is NASA sending slime mold to the space station?
The International Space Station will soon take delivery of a sample of naturally occurring slime mold for use in a student study.
An ‘arm made for walking’ is about to arrive at the space station
The International Space Station is about to take delivery of its third robotic arm, but this one can do several things the others can't.
NASA gives nod to next week’s crucial test flight of Starliner spacecraft
NASA has greenlit Boeing to launch its Starliner spacecraft next week. The flight will be the second outing for the vehicle following a failed mission in 2019.
Here’s a vital astronaut skill you may not have considered
With a stay on the ISS lasting six months, astronauts have to be ready for all sorts of happenings on the orbiting outpost -- including dental emergencies.
NASA marks 20 years of ISS spacewalks, but not all have been smooth sailing
NASA is marking 20 years since one of its astronauts emerged for the first time from the International Space Station’s Quest airlock into the cold void of space.
How to watch the ISS relocate a Crew Dragon to make room for a Starliner
It's a busy time at the International Space Station, with preparations beginning this week for the orbital test flight of the Boeing Starliner.
How to watch Russia launch a new module for the ISS this week
The ISS will soon be receiving an upgrade, with the largest module ever launched to the station set to be sent into orbit this week. Here's how to watch.
Some like it hot: Astronauts are growing chili peppers on the space station
Astronauts on the International Space Station are adding a new item to their menu of space-grown food: Chili peppers.
SpaceX Cargo Dragon splashes down safely off the coast of Florida
An uncrewed SpaceX Cargo Dragon capsule carrying research on a return journey from the International Space Station has splashed down off the coast of Florida.
Space station crew member finds a surprising use for binder clips
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have discovered a somewhat surprising use for the humble binder clip.
Watch these astronauts score firsts on China’s new space station
China is continuing to set up its new space station orbiting Earth 230 miles up, with two astronauts scoring several firsts during a recent spacewalk.
A new robot is heading to the International Space Station
A new autonomous robot with “an elbow, shoulders, and even wrists" is heading to the International Space Station this month.
How to watch the SpaceX Cargo Dragon depart from the Space Station this week
This Tuesday, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon capsule will depart from the International Space Station, carrying 5,000 lbs of cargo. Here's how to watch.
Awesome space walk time-lapse shows a day at the office 250 miles up
Watch this awesome time-lapse showing two astronauts busily working during a recent space walk outside the International Space Station.
This astronaut dance is more than a simple space boogie
Shortly before embarking on Friday's spacewalk, ISS astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Shane Kimbrough performed what looked like a little dance.
Astronauts deploy a second new solar array for the International Space Station
Astronauts are making progress on upgrading the power system for the International Space Station, completing a spacewalk to install a second new solar array.
Astronauts set for Friday spacewalk — here’s how to watch
American astronaut Shane Kimbrough and his French counterpart Thomas Pesquet will embark on a spacewalk on Friday. Here's how to watch the livestream.
This astronaut cheered his national soccer team from space
Staying in space 250 miles above Earth doesn't mean you can't enjoy live sports games, as French astronaut Thomas Pesquet showed this week.
Watch NASA unfurl a huge solar array at the space station
Watch astronauts from the U.S. and France unfurl a new solar array during a spacewalk at the International Space Station on Sunday, June 20.
Watch China launch rocket in first crewed mission in 5 years
China has successfully launched its first crewed space mission in five years, sending three astronauts to a new space station in Earth orbit.
Watch NASA’s highlights of Wednesday’s ISS spacewalk
NASA has shared a video showing highlights from the International Space Station's latest spacewalk, which took place on Wednesday, June 16.
China’s first crewed space mission in five years set for launch Thursday
China will launch three astronauts to a new space station on Thursday in the country’s first crewed mission in five years.
Check out the stunning view this ISS astronaut has from his ‘bedroom’
American astronaut Shane Kimbrough surely has the coolest “bedroom” of any of the crew members currently on the International Space Station.
How to watch a livestream of NASA’s spacewalk on Wednesday
NASA and its European counterpart, ESA, are preparing for a spacewalk that will take place on Wednesday, June 16. Here's how you can watch it live online.
Space station photo attempts to convey satellite’s high speed
Space station astronaut Thomas Pesquet has posted a photo that tries to convey the satellite's high speed as it orbits Earth.
Healthy ‘space pup’ mice born from sperm stored on International Space Station
Healthy mice have been born from sperm that was freeze-dried and sent to the International Space Station for nearly six years.
This is what a birthday party on the space station looks like
NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough recently celebrated his 54th birthday on the space station, with fellow astronaut Thomas Pesquet posting a photo of the event.
SpaceX Cargo Dragon arrives at space station carrying tiny squid
A SpaceX cargo ship that launched on Thursday, June 3 has arrived safely at the International Space Station (ISS) early this morning, Saturday, June 5.
Watch all the highlights of SpaceX’s latest spacecraft launch to ISS
SpaceX's latest supply mission to the International Space Station got off to a great start on Thursday. Click through to see the main highlights.
How to watch the SpaceX resupply mission to the ISS today
This week, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon will launch on a resupply mission to the International Space Station, and we've got the details on how you can watch it live.
Enjoy this 360 tour showing NASA’s giant training pool for astronauts
NASA has released a 360 video tour of its Neutral Buoyancy Lab, a facility that's home to a giant water tank used for training astronauts.
Space station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm survives debris strike
The space station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm suffered a debris strike recently that caused a visible hole, though the device is still able to function.
China succeeds in first cargo mission to new space station
China has confirmed that its first cargo mission has successfully docked with its new space station, paving the way for a crewed visit in June.
Mars-like photos show a dramatic view of our own planet
These spectacular photos captured by an astronaut on the space station may look like another planet, but they're actually of Earth.